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Imran Perretta, Paris Photo and more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ © Letizia Battaglia, courtesy of The Photographer's Gallery We’re looking forward to some great exhibitions opening during the week ahead. Next Thursday 24 October, at [The Photobook Cafe, Free The Stones! by Freddie Miller]( presents a powerful solo exhibition that explores the vibrant subcultures surrounding Stonehenge. Running from 1-9 pm on Thursday only, this exhibition delves into the significance of the ancient site to the traveller, pagan, and free festival communities. Through a series of vivid photographs and a short film, the young artist captures the enduring bond between these groups and the sacred monument. The exhibition offers a deep look into how Stonehenge continues to serve as a spiritual and cultural hub, connecting the past with contemporary neo-Pagan countercultures. Meanwhile, [The Photographer’s Gallery]( opened this Autumn’s latest shows on 09 October, running till February. [Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily]( invites visitors to engage with a pioneering photographer known for documenting the Mafia’s stranglehold on Palermo. Battaglia chronicled the underbelly of Sicilian life, and captured the entire spectrum of the city's soul. This exhibition brings together a vast range of her work, from vintage prints to new pieces, alongside archival materials like contact sheets and magazines. Battaglia’s photographs reveal the complexity of Sicilian society, where the undercurrents of violence coexist with moments of quiet beauty, life, and death. And [Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage]( showcases the work of one of fashion photography’s most influential figures, whose ethereal, melancholic style redefined the genre. Featuring a selection of her personal vintage photo collages and editorial work, this exhibition celebrates the groundbreaking career of a photographer who blurred the lines between fashion and fine art. Turbeville’s work, which began revolutionising the industry in the 1970s, moved away from the commercialised standards of the time, instead crafting an intimate and dreamlike world that continues to influence photographers today. Elsewhere across London, several brilliant shows are still running after the 1-54 African Art Fair, highlighting historically underrepresented artists and photographers across the African continent and its diaspora, such as Somerset House’s [Making a Ruckus!]( Find more information on them [here](. [Build the way you want]( Paris Photo returns to the capital with plans of growth and visions of nouveau lens-based art Eager to impress on its return to the Grand Palais, Europe’s biggest photography fair is expanding, seeking expertise from outside curators and art institutions [Read more]( Uprising aesthetics and austerity riots: Imran Perretta’s A Riot in Three Acts The artist uses a BlackBerry phone to delve back in time to the 2011 London riots, unravelling an intersection of class, race, and violence in his new Somerset House show [Read more]( “I was trying to find out what kind of Britain I was living in”: Book of the Month – Book of the Road by Daniel Meadows Following the publication of his new book with Bluecoat Press, the photographer looks back on the Omnibus project and its development into a publication [Read more]( NEW DATE ADDED: Writing for Photographers workshop Using interactive examples and exercises, the workshop will examine various forms of writing, the different voices that can be delivered for different purposes, how to start writing, and ultimately how to write a convincing and engaging statement about your work and projects. 🗓 7 December 2024 📍 BJP’s offices, London⁠💸 Price: £250 (Limited to 12 participants)⁠[Learn more]( Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6 Available Now We are thrilled to announce the release of [Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6]( – a photo book that highlights 199 of the world’s most moving portraits, captured by photographers across the globe. Produced in collaboration with Bluecoat Press, these images explore the full spectrum of the human condition: love, hardship, friendship, displacement, and more. LIMITED OFFER: If you pre-order a copy of Portrait of Humanity Vol. 6, you can get 50% off Portrait of Britain Vol. 6 by using the code PORTRAIT50 at checkout. [GET YOUR COPY]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [1854 Media Ltd, 244-254 Cambridge Heath Rd, Cambridge Heath, London, E2 9DA, United Kingdom Click here to update your email preferences]( [Click here to unsubscribe from all emails](