The 80s: Photographing Britain review a meandering look at pomp, protest and pork
Briefly

Tish Murtha captures the stark contrasts of the 1980s in Newcastle, depicting a girl amidst urban decay, symbolizing the struggles faced by the unemployed.
Paul Graham's atmospheric photographs of DHSS waiting rooms starkly confront the viewers with the realities of poverty, contrasting sharply with Martin Parr's satirical takes on wealth.
The exhibition uniquely combines protest photography with conceptual art, highlighting the diverse narratives of 1980s Britain, expanding our understanding of societal divides.
Sunil Gupta's series integrates poetry with photography to highlight the tenderness of inter-racial relationships during a transformative political climate, enriching visual storytelling.
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