This fourth Museum Dialogues workshop explores photography as a participatory medium that enables public interaction and the development of new social dynamics and relationships, extending beyond an institution’s physical space. 

Contributors share diverse approaches to using photography as a…

Two very significant large folio albums containing 96 albumen photographs from the collection of the Royal Society of Medicine are to be sold at Christie's, London, on 10 December. The albums contained twenty-two photographs of psychiatric patients made at the Surrey County Lunatic [sic] Asylum by High Welch Diamond, alongside other early photographs by Thomas Henry Hennah (1826-1876,…

Dear all, It is a pleasure and an honour to announce the opening of the exhibition Retratadas. Estudios de mujeres (Portrayed. Women in the Studio),…

This exhibition explores the history of 18th century photographic studios in Drogheda, Ireland and the carte-de-visites process in particular. The images are from the photographic historian, Orla Fitzpatrick's collection. 

A small fanzine/booklet (designed by Niall McCormack of hitone design) is available through cailleach books…

Taking place on 2 December is an illustrated lecture discussing the life and influence of Hungarian emigré Andor Kraszna-Krausz (AKK). The talk, which will present new research is being given by Dr Michael Pritchard. It is hosted by the Kraszna-Krausz Foundation in partnership with the Liszt Institute - the Hungarian Cultural Cemtre - and will be followed by a drinks…

As part of Glasgow’s Aye Write festival two recent Scottish-focused photography publications are the focus of talks. Curator Louise Pearson delivers a fascinating insight into the life and work of an aerial photography pioneer in Alfred Buckham: Daredevil Photographer. This is based on the current exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait…

Are you passionate about photography, history, and uncovering stories hidden in collections? Do you already have experience of cataloguing or working in a research environment? This is your chance to play a key part in bringing one of Scotland’s most remarkable photographic collections to life. 

We have a rare opportunity to join our Collection & Research team to support the…

Fiona Kinsey, Senior Curator, Images & Image Making, at Museums Victoria with responsbility for the Kodak Australasia collections is leaving after twenty-eight…