QUAD Derby

FORMAT09 International Photography Festival took place between 6th March - 5th April 2009 throughout Derby city.

The exhibitions in QUAD continued until 26th April.

FORMAT is the UK’s leading contemporary photography and media festival that celebrates the wealth of contemporary practice in photography from over 30 countries. With 200+ photographers, 20 venues and 4 weeks - FORMAT is the place to see an incredible range of new work alongside the best known practitioners of the world.

For full festival information visit www.formatfestival.com

QUAD GALLERY

From film still to still film the theme for FORMAT09 is PHOTOCINEMA.

Featuring photography by: David Lynch, Jonas Mekas, Hannah Starkey, Simon Roberts, Cindy Sherman, William Eggleston, Muge, Zhang Xiao, Gregory Crewdson, Eric Baudelaire, Minou Norouzi, Alma Shneor, Matt Boulton, Vincent Lafrance, Mark Read and Jason Dee.

QUAD CORRIDORS AND DIGITAL SCREENS

Featuring photography by: Nichola Dove, Frederique Cifuentes, Nadege Meriau, David Boulogne, Svea Josephy, Bethany Murray, E J Major, Pang Xuan, Yue Bei, Sylvia de Swan, George Drivas, Jenny Baines, Gillian McIver, MOB FORMAT and Magnum Cinema.

QUAD BOX

Magnum in Motion Exhibition

5th March: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

8th March - 5th April: 11:00am - 6:00pm

Featuring photography by: Trent Parke, Stuart Franklin, Elliott Erwitt, Jonas Bendixsen, Bruce Guilden, Martin Parr, Constantine Manos, Magnum Group, Alex Majoli, Richard Kalvar, Alex Webb, Bruce Gilden, Christopher Anderson, Alex Majoli, Micha Bar-Am.

MOB FORMAT

The festival is about taking part, submit photographs to MOB FORMAT mass participation exhibition and have the opportunity for your photograph to be exhibited in the festival. See www.formatfestival.com for more information.

PROFESSIONAL & FAMILY WORKSHOPS

There are many family workshops and professional digital workshops on offer during the festival. See the Participate section of the QUAD website for more details.

FESTIVAL GUIDE

Download the fold-out festival guide by clicking here.

Click here to see the FORMAT ident video

Festival organised by QUAD in partnership with Derby City Council, Arts Council of England, Magnum Photo Agency and University of Derby. Curated by Louise Clements.

Festival Patrons Martin Parr and Brian Griffin

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