Julian Germain At Towner – Eastbourne

Julian Germain – Classroom Portraits At Towner Eastbourne

Renowned British photographer, Julian Germain launched his exhibition: The Future is Ours, Classroom Portraits 2004-2015 at Towner Gallery Eastbourne last night. The exhibition is the culmination of 8 years photographing 461 classrooms, from the UK to the Middle East. 


Eastbourne Schoolboy views other school children

Eastbourne Schoolboy views other school children

The exhibition explores many themes capturing students within their educational environments, the various cultures expressing similar desires and interests, the classroom perhaps, being a leveller, a place for youth to engage in their worlds, to learn. 


Eastbourne students at Towner Julian Germain exhibition

Eastbourne students at Towner Julian Germain exhibition

Eastbourne schools were recently included in the project, West Rise Junior School; The Cavendish School; The Bishop Bell School and Motcombe Community School. Students and staff from the schools attended the opening night, last night,


Julian Germain at Towner

Julian Germain at Towner

Germain gave a series of interesting talks about his work, with intriguing insight to how the project was perceived by those taking part, as well as personal stories of his experience during its production. 


David Dimbleby at Towner, with Emma Morris and Julian Germain

David Dimbleby at Towner, with Emma Morris and Julian Germain

Legendary BBC presenter, David Dimbleby was in attendance in his role as Chair of the Board of Trustees. A keen supporter of the arts, as a Sussex resident, he champions the Towner fantastically. 


Julian Germain & David Dimbleby at Towner Gallery Eastbourne

Julian Germain & David Dimbleby at Towner Gallery Eastbourne

Obviously, I am biased, but it is great to see such a fantastic photography exhibition as a headline act at Towner. I highly recommend you visit the exhibition which is on until 10th January 2016. and it’s FREE ADMISSION! 


Julian Germain - Photographer & Frits Gierstberg Curator Nederlands Fotomuseum

Julian Germain – Photographer & Frits Gierstberg Curator Nederlands Fotomuseum

The exhibition has come from The Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam, curated by Frits Gierstberg who attended the install and remained onsite to support Germain during the opening night. 

If you like your photography, then a visit to the Nederlands Fotomuseum is worth putting on your bucketlist. you can find out more about the Nederlands Fotomuseum here: http://webshop.nederlandsfotomuseum.nl/

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