Understanding Photography with Zhuang Wubin (3, 4, 10 August '24)
Understanding Photography by Zhuang Wubin
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Dates: 3rd, 4th, and 10th August 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm (2 hours each day)
Venue: Temu-Temu, Level 9 GMBB KL
What is photography? How does it work? How do photographs communicate? Why do we prefer certain images over others? Is photography powerful or limited? What is the politics of representation? How does photography affect us?
We will address these questions (and more) in this three-session short course. This lecture-based course offers an interdisciplinary way to understand photography, touching on its practice, its possibilities (and limits) and its (positive and negative) effects.
The course aims to be practical and will be taught in layman’s language. The intention is to equip you with a basic overview of photography, which will help your work in making photographs, designing photobooks and zines, writing about visuals and curating exhibitions, amongst others.
Course Structure
The course begins at the level of the photograph with a brief introduction on visual literacy.
We will learn to analyse an image and a sequence of photographs to understand how photography communicates.
We will talk about the politics of representation in photography. We will examine the relationship between the photographer, the photographed person(s) and the viewer(s), and how that affects photography.
In short, we will borrow from the disciplines of social history, visual anthropology and cultural studies to develop an interdisciplinary way of understanding photography.
Who is this course for?
Anyone interested in improving their visual literacy and understanding of photography. This includes photographers, designers, curators, and photography enthusiasts.
What will I take away?
You will come out equipped with a basic overview of photography, which will help your work in making photographs, designing photobooks and zines, writing about visuals and curating exhibitions, amongst others.
Workshop location:
Temu-Temu, Level 9 GMBB KL
No. 2, Jalan Robertson, Bukit Bintang,
50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Zhuang Wubin
ZHUANG Wubin (b. Singapore) is a writer, curator and artist. He writes about photography’s entanglements with modernity, colonialism, nationalism, “Chineseness” and the Cold War. As an artist, Zhuang uses photography and text to visualise the shifting experiences of living in the shadows of Chineseness across Southeast Asia.
Wubin's website:
https://zwubin.wordpress.com/
Check out Wubin's workshop blog for further insight:
https://workshop78.wordpress.com/
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Teacher: Zhuang Wubin
Duration: 3rd, 4th, and 10th August 2024 — 3 days
Time: 10am - 12pm (2 hours each day)
Venue: Temu-Temu, Level 9 GMBB KL
We understand that participants may sometimes be unable to attend a workshop. If this occurs, they are welcome to find a substitute to take their place. If a substitute cannot be found, cancellations and refunds will be handled as follows:
- If Zontiga cancels a workshop, all booking fees will be fully refunded.
- If a participant withdraws more than 72 hours before the workshop, a refund will be issued minus a RM 50 administration fee (which can be applied as a credit toward any Zontiga workshop within the next 12 months).
- If a participant withdraws less than 72 hours before the workshop or does not attend, no refund will be issued.
Please note that we are not responsible for travel costs if the workshop is canceled, and refunds may take time to process depending on your bank or credit card company.
1. GMBB KL
Address: GMBB, No. 2, Jalan Robertson, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GMBB is a vibrant creative hub in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, dedicated to nurturing the arts and fostering creative expression. With its diverse mix of galleries, studios, and event spaces, GMBB hosts a range of cultural activities, including exhibitions, workshops, and community events, making it a focal point for artistic inspiration in the city.
2. Zontiga Taman Paramount
Address: Zontiga, 21A, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Zontiga in Petaling Jaya is a haven for film photography enthusiasts. This creative space offers a unique environment where photographers can connect, learn, and showcase their work through workshops, exhibitions, and events. Zontiga is a community-driven venue that celebrates the beauty and craft of analog photography.