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Autograph
Rivington Place
London EC2A 3BA, UK
You are invited to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions at Autograph's gallery in Hackney: the first exhibition of Ernest Cole's photographs documenting New York City during the height of the civil rights movement in America, and C. Rose Smith's work confronting the histories of violence and wealth on cotton plantations in the Southern United States.
C. Rose Smith critically questions power and authority, centring her body at historical sites marked by wealth and violence in the American South. She demands visibility, while reflecting upon the black body as a former commodity. Curated by Bindi Vora.
The first exhibition of Ernest Cole's photographs documenting New York City during the height of the civil rights movement in America – capturing the vibrant expression of blackness and community during this time. Curated by Mark Sealy.
Everyone is welcome to Autograph's exhibition openings. Both galleries will be open, plus drinks and an outdoor seating area. This is an informal event, you can arrive and leave at any time.
During busy times, there may be a short queue to enter the building or galleries.
We look forward to welcoming you to Autograph. For more details about visiting, have a look at our Visit Us page, it has information about getting to the gallery, safety and accessibility.
Autograph welcomes people with all types of disabilities
Our building and entrance is step free. A wheelchair accessible lift goes to all floors
Each floor has an accessible toilet. All toilets are single-occupancy and unisex
A bar is located in the studio, with contactless payment
Enjoy your drink in our studio or outdoor seating area. To protect the artworks, drinks are not allowed in the galleries
There is a free, staffed cloakroom at this event for coats and large bags
To protect the artworks from accidental damage, backpacks and bags over 12" x 12" cannot be brought into the galleries, and will need to be placed in our free cloakroom
Please note that photography and/or filming will take place at this event. Images from this event may be used by Autograph and external press for marketing and promotional use, including: printed and online publicity, social media, press releases, or other use.
Autograph is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Additionally, C. Rose Smith: Talking Back to Power is supported by Fotofest, Houston and Ernest Cole: A Lens in Exile is realised in collaboration with Magnum Photos and the Ernest Cole Family Trust.
Banner image: Ernest Cole, Harlem, New York, c. 1970 [detail]. © Ernest Cole / Magnum Photos
Page images from top, left to right: 1) C. Rose Smith, Untitled no. 55 [detail], Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, Louisiana, 2022. From the series Talking Back to Power. © and courtesy the artist. 2) Ernest Cole, Harlem, New York, c. 1970 [detail]. © Ernest Cole / Magnum Photos 3) Autograph, London. Photograph by Zoë Maxwell.
Autograph is a place to see things differently. Since 1988, we have championed photography that explores issues of race, identity, representation, human rights and social justice, sharing how photographs reflect lived experiences and shape our understanding of ourselves and others.
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