The Creative and Cultural Company and The HIP Gallery would like to send a big thank you to G. F. Smith for their support during the 2017 Hull City of Culture event. We would also like to thank you for your continued support over the next 12 month’s.
Showcasing the work of Frank A Rinehart
The public are invited to a historic exhibition of photography, launching at HIP (Hull International Photography) Gallery, Upper Deck, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull, on Friday 1st May 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm. The exhibition is suitable for photography lovers of all ages and is free of charge.
In 1898 Frank A Rinehart was commissioned to make portraits of the tribal leaders attending the Indian Congress taking place in Omaha.
In the following 2 years he travelled the country visiting Native American reservations and photographing those leaders who had not attended the Congress, as well recording other aspects of life for the Indigenous American peoples.
This collection is widely considered to be the finest of its kind from this period; it is believed to be responsible for changing the European American view of the indigenous population.
The works represent a step change in both photography and ethno-photography.
Darren Squires (Projects Coordinator at Creative and Cultural Co.) said: “Looking at these portraits, it is difficult to believe that we are separated from the sitters by more than a century. There is an immediacy and humanity that belies their age.”
After the launch, the exhibition can be seen at the HIP Gallery daily 12 noon until 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 noon until 4 pm on Sundays.
Why is it called the Open Culture First Exhibition?
Alan Raw (CEO of Creative and Cultural Co.) explained: “There is a vast amount of culture that is free and accessible, either because it has fallen into the public domain or because the artist has decided to forego their copyright, and to open up the work to be used with little or no restrictions.
Art that is free is not art that is worthless. Like all art it’s true value lies in what it adds to the culture stock and how it enhances the individual.
Artists decide to free their art for a variety of reasons; for the public good, because they have found another way to earn money from the art or because they fear obscurity more than poverty (not that many artists become wealthy through their endeavours).
Most works of art, however or why-ever they are created will eventually fall into the public realm, where they become part of our common treasury; to be used, re-purposed and disseminated for the public benefit. We owe it to those artists to make use of their work, to celebrate it and to ensure that the best of it remains a valid and valued part of our cultural heritage.”
To celebrate this, we will be hosting an Open Culture conference session at Hull International Photography Festival in October, to discuss the value of art in the public domain and the opportunities, attitudes and issues that surround it. To start the conversations we are launching an exhibition of work by Frank A Rinehart in the HIP Gallery on Friday 1st May at 6.30pm.
Our latest HIP exhibition is now a Google Cultural Spot for you to enjoy online, in super resolution.
https://embed.culturalspot.org/embed/exhibit/the-yorkshire-kurd-exhibition/kAJiylUhr_jnIQ?hl=en-GB
This Kurdish exhibition captures rich and colourful diversity in Kurdish life, through the lens of two celebrated Kurdish Photographers; Ranj Abdullah and Nasih Ali Xayat. HIP Gallery Guest Curator Dilzar Shanga says “This exhibition is filled with joy, colour, emotion & the true beauty of life in Kurdistan.”
The public are invited to a new exhibition of photographs of Kurdistan, launched at HIP (Hull International Photography) Gallery, Upper Deck, Princess Quay Shopping Centre, Hull, on Friday 13thFebruary 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm.
The exhibition is suitable for photography lovers of all ages and is free of charge. It can be seen at HIP Gallery daily 12 noon until 5pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 noon until 4 pm on Sundays until March 27th 2015.
In colourful contrast to the recent French monochrome show, by acclaimed street photographer Fred Trobrillant, this brand new Kurdish exhibition captures the rich and colourful diversity of Kurdish life, through the eyes of two celebrated Kurdish Photographers; Ranj Abdullah and Nasih Ali Xayat.
The photographs have been chosen with HIP Gallery guest curator Dilzar Ali who says “This exhibition is filled with joy, colour and emotion, showing the true beauty of life in Kurdistan.”
28 year old director of photography, Ranj Abdulla was born in Sulemanya city Kurdistan (northern Iraq). Ranj explained “As a photographer, these photographs bring together all the pictures I have seen, the books I have read, the music I have heard, the people I have loved. You don’t make a photograph just with a camera.”
Photographer Nasih Ali Xayat aged 33 is from Halabja City Kurdistan (northern Iraq). He comes from a poor family background and didn’t begin his photography until 2002. Nasih explained, “You don’t need to speak the same language to appreciate the photographs, everyone can understand them. Taking photographs has helped me to feel alive again.”
For more information or photo opportunity please contact:
HIP Gallery Cocurator & CEO of The Creative & Cultural Company Alan Raw alanraw@creativeandcultural.com
Website: http://www.creativeandcultural.com/
The Creative and Cultural Company has a Board of Trustees with a range of skills and experiences to oversee what we do and help us achieve our aims, a Curators Committee and a pool of around 20 volunteers. New volunteers are always needed, so please let everyone know.
Hull International Photography (HIP) Gallery has opened in Hull’s Princes Quay Shopping Centre. On Friday 5th December at 6.30pm, HIP filled up with people and the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Mary Glew, cut the ribbon.
The first exhibition is by international photographer Fred Trobrillant. Fred’s stand out work spontaneously captures his surroundings. He lives in Montpellier, France, but his photography has taken him far and wide. Darren Squires, Creative Director explained, “We are delighted to launch the gallery with Fred Trobrillant’s outstanding work. He was first recommended to us by a friend and colleague who works for Arte, the Franco-German arts TV channel. Fred has the ability to recognise and capture a moment that would have passed, before most of us had managed to get a camera up to our faces.”
The HIP Gallery and HIP Studio behind are now open every afternoon, free entry.
The launch evening featured The Changing Face of Hull project with Quentin Budworth. Offering a chance to participate in a photography workshop and portrait sitting the new HIP Studio. Quentins said: ‘Many thanks to Alan Raw and all at The Creative & Cultural company for letting us run the Changing Face workshop at HIP’s opening on friday evening – what a wonderful and well attended event – in an excellent space! An International Photographer’s Gallery in Hull is a fantastic contribution to the cultural life of the city – the studio, workshop and dark room spaces are an excellent resource for photographers working in the city’. Quentin Budworth – Changing Face Of Hull Project – http://thechangingface.org
Live music at the launch came from nextdoor in POP with Edina Molnar singing her French repertoire to an appreciative audience.
Photography enthusiasts of all ages are now visiting the gallery which hosts high quality international photography exhibitions in an accessible space in the city centre. There will also be on going opportunities for local photographers to use the gallery’s resources –both digital and dark room – to develop their photography skills. Following the success of the first Hull International Photography Festival, HIP Fest, in June this year, HIP Gallery is a year round base to view and enjoy photography. Hull based Festival Sponsors G. F Smith have been instrumental in developing the gallery and with their support, next year’s HIP Fest has already gained international interest and will take place in October 2015. G. F Smith have been providing the creative world with inspiration since 1885 and have a high regard for the local photography community.
Alan Raw , Chief Executive Officer of the Creative and Cultural Company explained, “It was clear from the success of HIP Fest 2014 that Hull appreciates the art of photography. Now the HIP Gallery is a place to access world class works and get involved in photography all year round.”
HIP is a project of The Creative and Cultural Company supported by G. F. Smith, Princes Quay Shopping Centre and East Street Arts
Links:
Creative and Cultural Company Creative and Cultural Company http://www.creativeandcultural.com/
Fred Trobrillant https://www.facebook.com/fred.trobrillant
HIP Gallery Hull International Photography Festival
Changing Face of Hull http://thechangingface.org/
G. F Smith http://gfsmithphotographic.com/
A brand new gallery for the area, Hull International Photography (HIP) Gallery opens in Hull’s Princes Quay Shopping Centre on Friday 5th December at 6.30pm with an exhibition by international photographer Fred Trobrillant. Fred’s stand out work spontaneously captures his surroundings. He lives in Montpellier, France, but his photography has taken him far and wide.
The public are invited to the launch of the HIP Gallery from 6.00 pm for official opening by the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Councillor Mary Glew at 6.30pm on the Upper Deck of Hull’s Princes Quay Shopping Centre, HU1 2PQ. The launch event will close at 8.30pm. The exhibition will then be open every afternoon till Jan 30th, it is free of charge and parking in Princes Quay car park is £1 after 6pm.
Darren Squires, Creative Director explained, “We are delighted to launch the gallery with Fred Trobrillant’s outstanding work. He was first recommended to us by a friend and colleague who works for Arte, the Franco-German arts TV channel. Fred has the ability to recognise and capture a moment that would have passed, before most of us had managed to get a camera up to our faces.”
The evening will also introduce The Changing Face of Hull project. Offering a chance to participate in a photography workshop and portrait sitting at the opening of HIP. Come along in clothes that have meaning for you and bring along significant objects.
Music will come from nextdoor in POP with Edina Molnar singing her French repertoire.
Photography enthusiasts of all ages are expected to visit the gallery which will host high quality international photography exhibitions in an accessible space in the city centre. There will also be on going opportunities for local photographers to use the gallery’s resources –both digital and dark room – to develop their photography skills. Following the success of the first Hull International Photography Festival, HIP Fest, in June this year, HIP Gallery will be a year round base to view and enjoy photography. Hull based Festival Sponsors G. F Smith have been instrumental in developing the gallery and with their support, next year’s HIP Fest has already gained international interest and will take place in October 2015. G. F Smith have been providing the creative world with inspiration since 1885 and have a high regard for the local photography community.
Alan Raw , Chief Executive Officer of the Creative and Cultural Company explained, “It was clear from the success of HIP Fest 2014 that Hull appreciates the art of photography. Now the HIP Gallery will be the place to access world class works and get involved in photography all year round.”
HIP is a project of The Creative and Cultural Company supported by G. F. Smith, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Kingston upon Hull and East Street Arts
Links:
Creative and Cultural Company Creative and Cultural Company http://www.creativeandcultural.com/
Fred Trobrillant https://www.facebook.com/fred.trobrillant
HIP Gallery Hull International Photography Festival
Changing Face of Hull http://thechangingface.org/
G. F Smith http://gfsmithphotographic.com/
Creative & Cultural Company 