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Free, booking essential
Celebrate the launch of Autograph's major group exhibition examining political dissent and erasure through the idea of collage
Autograph
Rivington Place
London EC2A 3BA, UK
Tickets for this event will open on 4 September. You can register with Eventbrite to receive a reminder when tickets are available
Autograph's opening nights are very popular events, we recommend early booking to join us
This major group exhibition examines how photographs can be deconstructed and reassembled through the idea of collage, offering new perspectives on complex histories and contested social realities.
With deep roots in activism and artistic experimentation, photomontage has a rich legacy as a powerful tool for artists engaging with experiences of political dissent and erasure. Its possibilities are amplified by the relentless evolution of photography - a medium shaped by technological advancement and the shifting politics of representation.
From cut paper to generative AI, more than 90 works by 12 contemporary artists use collage as both method and metaphor, highlighting the fragility of photographic ‘truth’ and the archives that hold it. Featured artists include Arpita Akhanda, Brook Andrew, Jess Atieno, Wendimagegn Belete, Sim Chi Yin, Sunil Gupta, Reena Saini Kallat, Henna Nadeem, Sheida Soleimani, Sabrina Tirvengadum, Thato Toeba, and Qualeasha Wood.
As we reflect on the future of image-making, I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies resists completeness, questioning whether constructed images can stand in for disputed – and often entangled – narratives when words fail.
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. If you do not wish to be filmed, please let a member of staff know on the night.
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Banner image: Qualeasha Wood, A Flaw in My Code [detail], 2025. ©Qualeasha Wood
I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies: Sabrina Tirvengadum and Mark Allred, Family [detail], 2023.
Your visit: Photography by Kate Elliott.
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Autograph is a space 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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