Carlisle Photo Festival are launching a new travelling outdoor exhibition, FREE in Carlisle City Centre. The ‘Visualising the Animal’ exhibition has been produced in collaboration with the Visualising Conferences held by the University of Cumbria.

This new travelling exhibition has never been seen before and consists of contemporary photography by 23 UK and International Photographers. After visiting Carlisle, the exhibition will travel to other destinations including Workington and Durham.

The idea of the “Animal” is vast and varied. The photographs explore the many different ways in which people relate and interact with animals; from domestic to scientific, as well as more abstract ideas of how we view animals in captivity or as artefacts in museums. We cannot live without animals. Visually, the importance of our relationship to animals is reflected in a rich history of animal imagery, from cave paintings to contemporary art.

How, then, does photography portray our relationships with animals in society today?

This outside exhibition is free and open for all to enjoy. There will be an open night on Thursday 18th June 2015 at 6pm - taking place at The Market Cross Monument, Carlisle City Centre.

Please note the exhibition will be moved to the top of English Street during Cumbria Pride: 20th – 21st June 2015. 
 

The Visualising the Animal exhibition has been organised by Carlisle Photo Festival and is supported and/or sponsored by the following organisations:

Arts Council England, Carlisle City Council, Cumbria County Council, Workington Town Council, University of Cumbria, University of Durham, Active House Media, Uber Creative, TDS (Trade Display Services), Visualising Conferences. 

Image by Ciaran Healy