QUAD Exhibition Launch

Photographing Installations & The Launch of QUAD’s ‘Journey’ and ‘Identity’ Exhibitions

I was commissioned to photograph the launch of two new exhibitions at QUAD: Identity and Journey. Though distinct in focus, both exhibitions centre on themes of self-expression, lived experience, and community voice. Identity, curated by young people from Derby, explores how we see ourselves and how we’re seen by others, while Journey brings together stories of migration from across generations and cultures.

The joint launch brought a warm and reflective atmosphere to QUAD, with artists, contributors, and visitors coming together to celebrate the work on display. It was a chance to quietly document the moments in between—the conversations, reactions, and small details that often say as much as the exhibitions themselves. Having worked with QUAD for many years, photographing events and exhibitions, it’s always a real pleasure to be back there.