L8 Unseen reveals the stories and experiences of a diverse range of people from the Liverpool 8 community. The exhibition aims to uncover the spirit and heritage of the area through filmed interviews and striking large-scale photographs taken by photographer Othello De’Souza-Hartley.
There are at least 54 nationalities living in L8. Though it’s a small area of south Liverpool, the wealth of experiences of the people living there is incredibly diverse The exhibition features young local entrepreneurs, successful businesswomen, faith leaders, international sports champions, world-leading musicians, Muslims, Jews, Orthodox Christians, Catholics, Protestants, teenagers, octogenarians, some who have never dared share their stories before but all sharing a passion for their community
L8 Unseen, a new exhibition of photography and filmed interviews exploring the communities living in Liverpool 8, opens at the Museum of Liverpool on Friday 3 April
An area of the city that has come to be known simply by its postcode, ‘L8’, it has often been used as shorthand for ‘riots and inner-city deprivation’. The exhibition challenges those preconceptions, revealing hidden stories from the people who live, work or have a passion for the area.
Part-funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, L8 Unseen features striking large-scale colour portraits taken by photographer Othello De’Souza-Hartley. Images of individuals and groups set in significant locations reflect the city’s history of global trade, including slavery. These portraits are 21st century representations of race, culture and identity against a foundation of 300 years of immigration and settlement.
L8 Unseen has been produced by Marc Boothe of B3 Media who has worked extensively with community groups in the area over the past few months. His team uncovered a wealth of stories dating back more than 60 years.
EXHIBITION
L8 Unseen by Othello De’Souza-Hartley
From April 3rd to September 6th, 2015
Museum of Liverpool
Pier Head
Liverpool, L3 1DG
United Kingdom
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
http://www.othellodesouzahartley.com
