Photographic & Phonographic Media Specialist
Museums and Institutions | Croydon, United Kingdom, GB
In the 90's I gained my degree in Photography at London College of Printing. I published my first book in 1994 and was hired by Mixmag to photograph the pioneers of modern music. I travelled the world capturing the growth of Junglist music and in turn captured the world on film. In the noughties I sought ways to show and talk about my photographic practice using pop-up locations across London, teaming up with street artists and employing large format digital printers to create exhibitions and turn culture into commerce. In the 10's I worked for the Victoria and Albert Museum, the National Portrait Gallery and I am a trustee for the 198 Gallery.
Specialties: Authentic Photography, Analogue Phonography, Photo Flaneur,
2009 - Present
Photographic Tutor / V&A Museum
A regular contributor to the V&A's education programme, specialising in teaching street & portrait photography.
2007 - Present
Resident Curator of Music / National Portrait Gallery
Curating and performing a unique vinyl soundscape designed to enhance the visitors experience. Performed every Thursday for the Galleries Late Shift, the sets are thematic and address the lives of the diverse souls whose portraits are housed in the museum.
Jan
2011 -
Feb
2012
Photographic, Video & Audio Educator / COVO Connecting Voices
Photographic, Video & Audio educator for the Peckham History Project. Engaging a group of 18 young people with the skills to create podcasts, documentary video and a week long exhibition at the Sassoon Galllery in Peckham. Archived online at... www.peckhamstories.com
Dec
2008 -
Jan
2011
Senior Editor / Unlike Media, Berlin
Produced words and pictures to illustrate and celebrate the best clubs, bars, shops, hotels and galleries in London. Built by masterful wizards on their keyboards these Germans made me envy ruby on rails programmers.
www.london.unlike.net
Nov
2007 -
Aug
2008
Online Project Manager / Talawa Theatre Company, London
Project management for an online exhibition including content provided by student groups during archive visits
Sept
2005 -
Oct
2007
Assistant Curator / National Portrait Gallery, London
Giving talks to gallery visitors
Producing exhibitions for display
Managing the handling of works for competitions
Sept
2003 -
Oct
2005
Multi Media Educator / 198 Gallery, London
Teaching young people media skills.
Sept
2001 -
Oct
2003
Analogue Darkroom Technician / Photofusion, London
Managing the photographic studios and maintaining the darkroom.
1993 -
2003
Photographer and Contributor / Touch Magazine
Shooting various covers and features for the lifetime of the magazine
Jan
1994 -
Oct
2001
Researcher, Director & Producer / The Box, London
Interviewing a myriad of artists whilst producing & directing Boxtalks
1999 -
2000
Photographer / Purple Pin
Produced a series of black and white portraits for their first online portal in 2000.
1996 -
1999
Photographer / Rawkus Records
Producing photography for artists on their roster whilst supporting the export of Jungle music to America from the Renegade Hardware stable