Set in the 1960s, this story follows Sam Smith, an English boxer from Whitechapel, London, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey to achieve world championship status. The narrative explores his challenges, triumphs, and the gritty world of boxing, capturing both the physical and emotional struggles he faces along the way.
Set against a backdrop of passion and conflict, the narrative explores the intense relationship between two individuals from vastly different worlds. Their love is challenged by societal expectations and personal struggles, leading them to confront their deepest desires and fears. Themes of sacrifice, longing, and the pursuit of happiness intertwine as they navigate the complexities of their emotions. The story delves into the transformative power of love and the choices that define their lives, ultimately questioning what it means to truly belong.
Through a decade spent in London hotels, Chris Shaw utilized his camera to document the raw and unfiltered human experiences surrounding him. His photographs reveal a world filled with transient characters, from weary staff to inebriated guests, capturing the essence of a place marked by faded grandeur. Shaw's work emphasizes spontaneous encounters, where fatigue stripped away technical precision, resulting in genuine moments that transformed his long shifts into bearable narratives of social life. The images reflect a unique state of mind, inviting viewers into this fleeting reality.
Focusing on the human experience during the Gallipoli campaign, this collection features 25 poignant stories from combatants and their families left behind. It highlights the diverse perspectives of individuals from 10 different nationalities serving with the Allied forces, showcasing themes of compassion, sacrifice, and the emotional toll of war. Each narrative offers a unique glimpse into the lives affected by this significant historical event.
Before and After Night Porter focuses on the world of British photographer Chris Shaw and its compelling relationship to the Vivo and Provoke aesthetics, following the great interest in post-war Japanese photography in Europe and the United States in recent years. Working predominantly with black and white photography, the world reflected in Shaw's work is one of blurring, close-ups, unexpected angles, high contrast and overwhelming sensory experience.