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Join us to celebrate the launch of a new handbook by archivist Cassia Clarke exploring the democratisation of knowledge through community and cultural preservation
Autograph
Rivington Place
London EC2A 3BA, UK
Tickets for this event will open on 28 April. You can register with Eventbrite to receive a reminder when tickets are available
Join us at the gallery for an discussion on cultural representation, preservation and the power of community-driven storytelling.
Archivist Cassia Clarke will be in conversation discussing her debut book, Preserving the Familial Archive. The handbook offers practical, affordable and sustainable strategies for preserving printed photographic archives at home. Through personal anecdotes, including her own journey rescuing family photographs from storage in an airing cupboard, Clarke breaks down the key stages of archival preservation: fact-finding, handling, packaging, storage and navigating the emotional complexity of preserving family history.
The conversation will use Clarke’s book as a jumping point to explore what institutions choose to preserve and exhibit versus the personal and cultural histories communities hold dear. The talk will consider the vital role of knowledge democratisation, offering insights into how archives and personal histories can shape and enrich our collective understanding of both the past and the present.
There will be a drinks reception and an opportunity to purchase Clarke’s book, plus you can view both of Autograph's current exhibitions.
Cassia Clarke is an independent community archivist and artist educator whose work focuses on acquiring, critiquing, reconstructing, and sharing knowledge, with an emphasis on compassionate conservation and person-centred facilitation. Cassia prioritises learning as a form of freedom and enjoyment.
Everyone is welcome at Autograph. Planning a visit? Have a look at our Visit Us page to find out more about getting to the gallery, accessibility and more.
Autograph welcomes people with all types of disabilities.
Autograph's events are popular. We highly recommend booking in advance.
Our building and entrance is step free. A wheelchair accessible lift goes to all floors.
Complimentary refreshments will be served at this event.
Purchase the book at the event with cash or card payment.
This event will take place in our Studio and courtyard on the ground floor.
Please note that photography and/or filming will take place at this event. Images from this event may be used by Autograph and external contributors for marketing and promotional use, including: printed and online publicity, social media, press releases, or other use.
The ticket price for this event is £5. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If this ticket price is unaffordable for you please get in touch with Harriet at harriet@autograph-abp.co.uk about free ticketing options.
Autograph's events are popular, and often sell out. We recommend booking a ticket in advance. If you need to cancel your ticket for any reason, you can receive a refund up to 24 hours before the start of the event. You do not need to bring your paper ticket to the event.
Banner image: Courtesy Cassia Clarke
About the Author) Photograph by Ben Turner, November 2024. Your Visit) Autograph, London. Photograph by Kate Elliott.
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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