TPG Talks

In this closing chapter, Evgenia speaks on the theme of solitude. From her eerie, yet enchanting experience of being stranded in a hut by a herd of walruses – to the idea of understanding solitude: i…

In this penultimate chapter, Evgenia unpacks the significance and spirit of community, closeness and connection to the people and life that she photographs in the Arctic. Hear the story behind the ph…

Despite warnings of polar bears and extreme conditions, hear why Evgenia returned to this abandoned room when the Northern Lights appeared, with nothing but stars sparkling in unison, a piano, and th…

In this chapter, Evgenia describes the unpredictability of the Northern Lights, lasting for a few minutes, or a few hours. After photographing the deserted town of Dikson, and the lights faded muting…

Before embarking on the journey to Kanin Nos, Evgenia asked the lighthouse keepers what items she should bring them. To her surprise, it was a specific response – one kilo of cucumbers, 10 bulbs of g…

In this chapter, Evgenia talks us through the interesting and intimate story of the meteorologists and lighthouse keepers. The couples, Evgenia and Ivan, photographed with their dog named Dragon, col…

In this prelude, Evgenia introduces us to her long-term project, whilst touching on the dynamics between people and her photography, and the instantly grounding experience in the Arctic as a visually…

Known for her work during the Mississippi Civil Rights movement, hear from legendary activist and documentary photographer Dr Doris Derby journey through her activism, artistic connections, and reaso…

Hear cross-disciplinary artist Mohamed Bourouissa discuss his nominated exhibition Free Trade (2019) as he explores his wider research into the mechanics of power, looking at economic systems and ong…

Often described as the ‘Godfather of Black British Photography’, Vanley Burke’s iconic images have stimulated debate and captured the evolving cultural landscape and social change in the UK over the …

In September 2019, ImageNet creator Fei-Fei Li gave a talk at The Photographers' Gallery as part of a 10th anniversary of ImageNet party, talking through the events and key people that led to the dat…

A rare opportunity to hear from the renowned Swedish photographer

Known for intimate black and white documentary images, Anders Petersen is a key figure in shaping post-war photography. Over his care…