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Please note: RPS House is currently closed. We will be open again from the week of 14th October 2024.

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BOP 2024

The annual Books on Photography festival is back, 19 and 20 October

Books on Photography (BOP) the annual photobook festival from the Royal Photographic Society and Martin Parr Foundation is back in Paintworks, Bristol, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.

The weekend in October features a diverse range of events showcasing stunning visual storytelling, including book signings, artist talks, exhibitions, street food, beer and coffee.

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CREDIT: Zach Knott
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CREDIT: Zach Knott

 

ARTIST TALKS

 Over the course of the BOP weekend you can hear from a variety of different photographers as they talk about their latest projects and books, held in the auditorium at RPS House.

Each talk will include a Q&A. Tickets start from £4. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 19th:

11:00 to 11:50  -  Lydia Goldblatt in conversation with Amak Mahmoodian - Book Tickets

12:00 to 12:50  -  Vanley Burke -  Book Tickets

14:00 to 14:50  -  Max Pinckers - Book Tickets

15:00 to 15:50  -  Sian Davey in conversation with Martin Parr -  Sold Out

16:00 to 16:50  -  Markus/The Photobook Museum - Book Tickets

 

Sunday 20th:

11:30 to 12:20  -  Libby Bove - Book Tickets

12:30 to 13:20  -  Eimer Lynch - Book Tickets

14:30 to 15:20  -  Kirsty Mackay - Book Tickets

15:30 to 16:45  -  Trent Parke - Sold Out

 

 

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CREDIT: Zach Knott

EXHIBITIONS

Four exhibitions will be on display during the BOP weekend with MPF and the RPS each showing exhibitions as part of Bristol Photo Festival. Realms of Memory will be on display at RPS Gallery and Monument by Trent Parke at MPF.

The Magic Money Tree by Kirsty Mackay will feature on the outside stands between MPF and The RPS while BOPFOLIO will be on show in the event space.

 

 

 

 

Find out more about all the weekends events on the official BOP website.