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Visit two photography exhibitions at Autograph's gallery in Hackney
Autograph is a place to see things differently. We warmly welcome schools, FE/HE, community and youth groups, SEND, and tours to book a free, self-led group visit to Autograph's gallery in Shoreditch, London. You can see two new photography exhibitions: Ernest Cole's photographs documenting New York City during the height of the civil rights movement in America, and C. Rose Smith's confrontation of the histories of violence and wealth on cotton plantations in the Southern United States.
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by gallery staff who will provide a short introduction to Autograph.
We recommend these exhibitions for students KS2 and up, including HE students of all levels (BA, MA, PhD) and from a wide range of courses such as photography, film, fine art, ecology, visual cultures and the social sciences.
Ready to book your group visit to Autograph's gallery? Fill in our short form where where you can request a time and date for your visit, and a member of Autograph's team will get back to you shortly. You can also request to use our dedicated education studio during your visit.
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.
Bringing your class to Autograph to see the exhibition? Download our exhibition classroom guide to support your students' learning before, during and after their visit. The resource contains prompts, discussion points and ways to engage with the artwork and themes in the exhibition. Some activities take place at the gallery, and Autograph is able to provide free materials for this, just mention it when you book your class visit or get in touch at learning@autograph-abp.co.uk before your visit.
Find out more
Everyone is welcome at 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
Rivington Place, London
EC2A 3BA, UK
Wed and Fri: 11am - 6pm
Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Sat: 12:30 - 6pm
Group visits are available in 1 hour slots.
Large groups of more than 30 people may need to split into two when visiting the exhibitions.
Request to also book our education studio for your visit, perfect for group discussions or activities
Autograph welcomes people with all types of disabilities. Disabled parking bays are available on request.
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.
Banner image: Photography by Kate Elliott.
Page images from top, left to right: 1) C. Rose Smith, Untitled no. 55 [detail], Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, LA. © and courtesy the artist. 2) Ernest Cole, Harlem, New York [detail], c. 1970. © Ernest Cole / Magnum Photos 3) Autograph, 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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