Photography and Autism

Saturday 14 November, 10.00 – 11.00am, Dulverton Heritage Centre

Rosie Barnes

Rosie Barnes is an award-winning fine art documentary photographer, based in London. Her work explores the human condition, neurodivergence and our relationship with the non-human world. Over a thirty-year career she has developed long-form projects that challenge assumptions, expand public understanding, and give visibility to overlooked subjects.

Neurodivergent herself, Rosie is known for her influential work on autism. Her book Understanding Stanley – looking through autism, published in 2014 was a groundbreaking visual study of autism and was widely reviewed and exhibited across Europe.

Her recent series – No You’re Not, Yes I Am – a portrait of autistic women, was part-funded by the Wellcome Collection and has been gathered into a book of 33 portraits (and extended interviews) of ‘high-masking’ autistic women. The work has this year been exhibited in London, Lincoln, Athens and Puglia, Italy. Two of the portraits were selected for the prestigious Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery and Rosie has spoken about the project at the National Galleries of Scotland.

In this inspiring event, Rosie will discuss the stories behind her photographs, the ethics of documentary portraiture, and the role photography can play in fostering empathy, understanding and lasting social change.

Tickets £12 adults £6 children (under 17)