Stories
- Article
Audrey and her family
In working on Audrey Amiss’s archive, Elena is getting closer to understanding her. But the way her niece and nephew remember Audrey adds essential detail to the picture.
- Article
Pain, politics and the power of photography
Art historian Giulia Smith explains what she most admires in the work of Jo Spence and Oreet Ashery, and how their approach makes illness political.
- Article
Photographs as evidence of gender identity and sexuality
Intriguing photographs from sexologists’ archives suggest they could have helped people explore their gender identity and sexuality.
- Photo story
Beautiful bedding and how to die well
When you are unwell, your bed can be both a refuge and a prison. Discover how artist Poppy Nash created a bed-centred artwork inspired by her own chronic illness and depictions of ill health from history.
Catalogue
- Books
Family life in pictures / edited by Helen J Bate.
Date: 2010- Books
Shopping in pictures / edited by Helen J Bate.
Date: 2009- Books
Childhood days in pictures / edited by Helen J. Bate.
Date: 2011- Books
The countryside in pictures / edited by Helen J. Bate.
Date: 2013- Books
A sporting life in pictures / edited by Helen J. Bate.
Date: 2008