On Sunday 6th March, the RPS is hosting a range of activities for visitors including fascinating talks linked with our current exhibition, Generations: Portraits of Holocaust Survivors, as well as a free cyanotype workshop. Members of the RPS staff will also be present to talk to visitors and answer questions about the RPS.
Free Event: Meet John Hajdu MBE
Sunday 6 March 2022
John Hajdu is a survivor of the Holocaust in Hungary and lived under the subsequent socialist regime in Budapest.
Having lived in the UK since 1957, John’s experiences of life after the Holocaust and as a refugee tell of the turmoil of post-World War Two Europe.
John will talk about his life in Hungary and UK, and is available to attend at RPS Bristol or via the online live stream. Tickets are free.
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Image: Jillian Edelstein HonFRPS
Free Event: Harry Borden's Survivors project
Sunday 6 March 2022
Over the course of five years Harry Borden HonFRPS travelled the world photographing survivors of the Holocaust, and his work appeared in a book, Survivor. A portrait of the survivors of the Holocaust.
Harry will talk about his project and book, the inspirational people he met and show some of his portraits. Tickets are free.
There will be an opportunity purchase the book and have it signed.
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Image: Harry Borden HonFRPS / Felix Fibich
Meet RPS staff
Members of RPS staff from various areas and departments will be at RPS House all day, to answer questions and discuss anything from charitable projects to Distinctions, membership and more.
There's no need to book for this, but if there is a specific department you are keen to talk to, you can find contact information on this page.
Participate in a free family-friendly cyanotype workshop
We will be hosting a free workshop encouraging families and children to explore the creation of cyanotypes, a fun and simple way to experiment with picture-making.
These workshops will be led by our Education team, and will be available to book in time slots on the day. Attendance is free - just ask a member of staff when you arrive.