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They will guide us into the world of the documentary photo book from the point of view of visual anthropology and psychological and ethnocultural studies. The authors’ works will be available during the evening - some for purchase and others for free (donations to Gabrielle Motola's photographic bursary will be very welcome). This event will be hosted by photojournalist Sabrina Merolla and PJHub's founder and director Cinzia D’Ambrosi.
The talks will be followed by Q&As and some spare time to socialise and mingle.
Janine Wiedel
Janine Wiedel has been working as a documentary photographer and visual anthropologist since the late 1960s. From the Berkeley Riots and Black Panther Movement in California to the in-depth portrayal of the UK's main historical protests since the 70s, she always fuelled a lifelong interest in movements and sub-cultures.
Wiedel has persistently reworked her long-term projects, which have become prominent studies, books and exhibitions. She has published zines (Café Royal Books) and historical milestone books such as Vulcan’s Forge, dedicated to the West Midland Industries (1977-79). In-depth projects have focused on Irish Travellers, Baffin Island Inuits, UK Industries, Iran, Protest movements, Urban Squatting, Eco Warriors, the Rastafarian Community, and the Refugee Camps in Northern France. Currently, she is pulling together her book on the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp (1983/84). It will soon be followed by a book dedicated to ‘St Agnes Place Squat’ (2003-06), a notorious street in South London squatted by a diverse range of people over 30 years and evicted in 2006.
Web: https://archive.wiedel-photo-library.com/index
Insta: @wiedelphoto
Gabrielle Motola
Gabrielle Motola is an award-winning photographer, writer, and therapeutic photography facilitator whose work blends emotional depth with perceptive realism ocess often integrates with solo motorcycle travels leading to portraiture, street, and infrared landscape photography, exploring self-reflection, resilience, and the human connection.
Her photo book, An Equal Difference (2016), is an ethno-photographic exploration of Iceland’s striking contrasts while examining gender dynamics following the 2008 financial crisis. Created over three years, the book centres on dialogues with individuals from diverse walks of life, including politicians, scientists, artists and educators. These conversations go beyond the surface to reveal the complexities of the Icelandic mindset, encouraging a reflection on identity, gender equality, and the societal norms that influence them. Through her workshops, Gabrielle brings a reflective approach, inspiring participants to realise their unique creative potential.
Gabrielle's workshops bursary: www.gabriellemotola.com/learn/#bursary
Insta: @anequaldifference & @gmotophotos