Nationhood: Memory and Hope (Cardiff, UK)
Nationhood: Memory and Hope is a collaborative photography exhibition featuring renowned Ethiopian artist Aïda Muluneh and seven emerging UK photographers. It examines how identity, culture, and shared histories unite the UK’s four nations, with new portraiture and staged photographic works created in Bradford, Belfast, Cardiff, and Glasgow.
The exhibition Nationhood: Memory and Hope will be held at Ffotogallery, The Old Sunday School, Fanny Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4EH, UK. It opened with a special preview last Saturday, 26 July 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm, and will run to the public until 4 September 2025. Admission is free, and no ticket is required.
Exhibition Description
Through bold, surreal imagery (The Necessity of Seeing) and intimate black-and-white portraits (A Portrait of Us), the exhibition captures the stories of individuals and communities often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Each city’s emerging photographers contribute locally-rooted perspectives on belonging, diversity, and resilience. Commissioned by Bradford 2025 in partnership with Impressions Gallery and partner galleries in each city, the project serves as both an artistic statement and a cultural bridge.
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