2020 Special
In this special episode, Gem Fletcher celebrates some of the personal projects, assignments and exhibitions that have been her highlights from the year. Despite the tough reality of 2020, some incredible work has been made, published and exhibited, some of which Gem has already talked about this season and many more which will be discussed in Season 4 that kicks off in January 2021. In this episode, she is in conversation with Alona Pardo, Silvia Rosi, Maggie Shannon, Camila Falquez and Sarah Allen about the research, ideas and development that went into their projects. The work in this episode rethinks what photography can do and the more progressive ways it can operate. Projects covered: ‘Masculinities: Liberation through Photography’ curated by Alona Pardo for The Barbican Exhibition and Guided Tour with Alona Pardo ‘Visions of Black Style’ by artist Silvia Rosi for The New Yorker ‘Extreme Pain, but also, Extreme Joy’ photographed by Maggie Shannon published by The New York Times. ‘Zanele Muholi’ curated by Sarah Allen for Tate Modern. Exhibition, Zanele Muholi Interview and From a Place of Love Film in collaboration with Tate Exchange. Being in History by Camila Falquez Follow today's guests: Alona Pardo @alona_pardo Silvia Rosi @slyrosi Maggie Shannon @maggiehshannon Sarah Allen @sarah___allen Camila Falquez @camilafalquez Follow Gem @gemfletcher on Instagram. If you've enjoyed this episode PLEASE leave us your feedback and maybe 5 stars if we're worthy in the Apple Podcast store. Thank you for listening to The Messy Truth, we will be back very soon. For all requests, please email hello@gemfletcher.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.