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Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen has built a career by consistently looking beyond the frame, revealing stories of everyday people and their extraordinary lives. His latest endeavour,, is no exception. Opening on 22 February at Turner Contemporary in Margate, the exhibition explores how acts of resistance have shaped life in theis really a continuation of Steve’s dedication to shining a light on untold stories,” says Wallis.
Some of the most striking images in the exhibition act as a potent reminder that joy itself can be an act of resistance. 'This exhibition captures a spirit of defiance,' says Wallis. 'When marginalised communities claim their right to celebrate, it becomes a profound statement—nowhere more evident than in the origins of the Notting Hill Carnival.', Trinidadian activist and journalist Claudia Jones responded by organising the first Caribbean carnival at St Pancras Town Hall.
Paul Trevor’s intimate portrayal of East London’s Bengali community in the 1970s exemplifies how community photography became a form of activism. As a founding member ofmagazine, Trevor championed socially engaged, humanist photography and advocated for accessibility to the medium among marginalised groups.
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