World famous photographers bring Shrewsbury into focus
ACCLAIMED photography agency Magnum Photos is set to explore Shrewsbury’s links to Charles Darwin in a special outdoor exhibition next year.
The outdoor display which puts Darwin’s birth place in the focus, will explore evolution through the lenses of internationally renowned photographers, including the likes of Martin Parr and Stuart Franklin.
Curated by Magnum Photos, ‘Evolution explored, a Magnum photos exhibition’ will launch into the town on Feburary 9 in time for International Darwin Day and Darwin’s birthday which fall on Feburary 12. The free exhibition will be staged at two sites and run until 23rd April.
The project – which is a collaboration between Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID), The Hive Arts Centre, GRAIN Photography Hub and partners – is expected to attract thousands of visitors whilst raising Shrewsbury’s profile both nationally and internationally.
Shrewsbury BID board member Trish Donovan said: “Charles Darwin was born and raised in Shrewsbury. The town is rightly proud of this special connection to the man who became one of the most important figures in history with his theory of evolution by natural selection.”
Noted for its diverse and distinctive work, Magnum, the photographic co-operative owned by its photographer members provides iconic photographs to press, galleries, museums and publishers all around the world.
Cultural commissions & partnerships at Magnum Photos Emily Graham said: “We are delighted to be collaborating on this outdoor exhibition, looking at Magnum’s archive through the prism of evolution.”
As Magnum moves into its 70th year, it is a timely concept as we reflect on our own history and evolution. The exhibition will display powerful historic and contemporary photographs exploring Darwin’s legacy in modern society.”
