The Portuguese Embassy in Windhoek, in collaboration with StArt Art Gallery and the Namibian Arts Association, will host a photography workshop led by Portuguese photographer Carlos Barradas in November.
Titled ‘Photography, History, and Freedom: An Exploration of Historic Moments’, the workshop will be held at the Namibian Arts Association in Windhoek from 22 to 28 November 2023.
The activity is being organised within the framework of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal next year.
StArt Art Gallery in a media release on Thursday indicated that the Portuguese Carnation Revolution occurred on 25 April 1974, putting an end to the dictatorial regime which had been in place in the country since 1926.
The aim of the workshop is to delve into the role of photography in capturing historic moments. With insights from photographers, anthropologists and sociologists, the participants will explore how images shape the understanding of freedom throughout different social, cultural, political, and historical contexts.
“Having the Carnation Revolution in Portugal as a visual example, and through practical sessions, editing, and exhibition preparation, different narratives on freedom will be created,” it said.
It further indicated that there are no equipment limitations as the purpose of this workshop is to engage in a visual dialogue, reflecting on ideas about visual culture and production and the very role of images in shaping contemporary culture. Several resources will be provided to the attendees in advance, in the format of videos, eBooks, and an image library.
The workshop will culminate in an exhibition to be held in 2024.
Barradas holds a Ph.D. in anthropology, producing photographic and textual essays on issues such as territory, colonialism and post-colonialism, disability, new masculinities and sustainability. In 2020, he was considered by GUP Magazine as one of the 100 European photography talents. His work has been shown in Brazil, France, Italy and Portugal. - Nampa