Polly Braden Archives

Colour photograph. Six young women in band uniform (large orange hats and sequined clothes) gaze down the lens.

Collage: Women of the Prix Pictet since 2008

Collage showcases the work of sixty-four women in photography, all of whom have been shortlisted or nominated for the Prix Pictet award.

Katherine Riley9th January 2023

A woman walking slightly ahead of a boy aged around 10. She is smiling at him, while he looks a bit disgruntled. They are walking on a road in front of a bricked wall, painted red, with two patches of lighter red coloured paint. She is stylishly dressed in a long skirt and loose jacket, with fabulous pink, wedged heeled sandals. The boy is wearing a bright red t-shirt, denim shorts and dark trainers.

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Holding the Baby, Photography exhibition opens in Arnolfini, Bristol

Polly Braden presents Holding the Baby, an exhibition that creates a powerful portrait of the impact of austerity measured on families across the UK. Holding the Baby is currently showing at the Arnolfini, Bristol, up until 12 June 2022.

PlanetHeroines17th April 2022

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Polly Braden & Anastasia Taylor-Lind exhibit at Cromwell Place

Contemporary Heroines appear in exhibition celebrating The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2021, on view until Jan 2, 2022

Gabby Kynoch21st December 2021

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Polly Braden on Photographing the Streets and its People

Recorded Talk: Polly Braden discussed the approaches to photography, collaboration and her latest series.

Gabby Kynoch13th December 2021

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11 Photography Exhibitions Closing in August 2021

We know how difficult it can be to organise your thoughts these past two years, let alone planning your weekend back out in the physical world. That's why we're updating you with a list of shows to see before they close.

Gabby Kynoch27th July 2021