Format 13: Factory
8 March 2013
FORMAT13 is the 6th FORMAT International Photography Festival, and includes an exciting line-up of exhibitions under the collective idea of FACTORY: Mass Production, including a new exhibition Notes Home from the Archive of Modern Conflict; the UK premier of Album Beauty from the collection of Erik Kessels; a FACTORY survey from the Piece of Cake Collective; a new exhibition featuring an intervention by Melinda Gibson in conjunction with Thomas Sauvin; The Archive of Modern Conflict's Silvermine collection from Beijing, and Still Waters, a special commission by Brian Griffin, one of the UK's most influential and creative portrait photographers. The University of Derby will feature a selection of over 20 artists from FORMAT EXPOSURE a juried international open call.
FORMAT13 will be not only a celebration of Derby, the birth place of mass production, but will also explore how the factory continues to be relevant in the 21st century digital age through a programme of exhibitions, events, workshops, mass participation and much more.
Founded in 2004, FORMAT International Photography Festival presents the best of emerging international talent, showcasing it alongside the masters of photography and has established itself as a world class biennale and must-see event in the photographic calendar. FORMAT is directed by Louise Clements, organised and hosted by QUAD and the University of Derby.
This free exhibition is open to the public. Venue: All 3 floors, Markeaton Street, DE22 3AW and throughout Derby from 8 March - 7 April 2013
For more information on Format go to: www.formatfestival.com/about-format
