Dead bodies on the street, photographed from a car. The maker of the photograph cannot be revealed. Victims are mostly kidnapped and then murdered. Bodies are thrown on the street as warning or terror. Some militias prohibit family members to pick up the dead bodies. Sometimes it proves be a booby trap.

Planning a visit

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Teachers pack now available online. Scroll down for details.

 

Each venue offers a diverse programme of talks, events and activities. In addition, many offer specific creative learning opportunities for school/education groups such as exhibition tours or workshops, often tailored to meet the needs of each group.

Please contact venues directly for further information.

Preparing staff, students and parents
Some of the BPB 2008 exhibitions include graphic images of violence and human suffering. The exhibition content may well be distressing, or inappropriate for younger students. We strongly advise that parents, students and accompanying adults are fully briefed, and suggest careful planning. Although not always easy, it would be useful to set up a dialogue with parents prior to the visit, and to spend some time discussing students’ expectations, and anticipating responses.

Make an advance visit
Although it’s not always possible, we would advise you to visit the venue yourself before bringing a group so you know what to expect. This will ensure that you are fully aware of any potentially distressing images that students might encounter, will support planning, and may also help with practical details. The BPB website contains images from BPB exhibitions. These may help to prepare staff, students and parents for what they might to experience when they visit.

Use our website
www.bpb.org.uk provides all the information you will need when planning a visit including opening times, exhibition information, contact details and up to the minute details about events and activities. 

The BPB website also functions as a platform for ideas and discussion around the theme of photography and conflict. Students can use it as a research tool, and as an opportunity to participate by posting comments.

Please note: the website contains images and experiences of conflict, some of which are graphic in their representation of violence and war. Some images are unsuitable for children, and may be distressing to viewers of any age.

Booking information
Admission is free to all exhibitions. However, we strongly recommend contacting the education team at the venue well in advance of your visit to let them know you are coming. Some venues are offering tours and activities for school/college groups. Visit www.bpb.org.uk for information on venue contact details and maps.

Education events
See www.bpb.org.uk for the full list of talks, seminars and events. However, the following events are designed specifically for FE/HE students.
To book contact mail@bpb.org.uk or 01273 643052
Admission is free, but please book early to avoid disappointment.

Julian Stallabrass, Open Lecture for students
Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton
Friday 31 October 4pm – 5pm
Julian Stallabrass discusses the festival themes. This event is aimed at further and higher education students and takes place at the end of the day to encourage groups to visit BPB 2008 exhibitions before the event.

Do You Look? Or Look Away?   
Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton
Friday 14 November 11am – 3pm
Looking at or making images of war and pain raises important questions about how we view human suffering. This event with contributions from University of Brighton students, explores some of these issues. Suitable for those studying Media, Politics, Humanities, Photography, Philosophy, History, Religious Studies or Art. 

Post Up: The War of Images
Jubilee Square, Brighton (Project Hub at Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton)
Friday 14 November & Saturday 15 November
10am – 4pm
A public event staged by photographer Anthony Lam with veterans and year 10 pupils. Using material held by the Mass Observation Archive, BPB 2008 exhibitions and personal experiences as a starting point, Lam and the participants have been considering the way in which memory of war and media images affect modern day understanding of conflict. This event is a public opportunity for comment, contribution, and participation.
 

Go to the events page for full details of BPB events.

Resources for Teachers

BPB has published an online resource for teachers planning visits to BPB 2008.  

The pack includes information, key themes and suggested questions, and is appropriate for a range of subjects (age 14 - 19).

Click here to download as a pdf