JO SPENCE : WORK (Part I)

1 Jun-15 Jul 2012

Overview

Jo Spence (1934 – 1992) was a key figure from the British photographic left from the mid seventies and crucial in debates on photography and the critique of representation. Her work engaged with a range of photographic genres – from documentary to phototherapy – and responded to the prioritisation from the late 70s onwards of lens-based media in art-critical discourse. In collaboration with Studio Voltaire, this retrospective explores Spence's engagement with a number of key issues including politics, collaboration and health.