Down from London at Fourth Portal explored the shifting urban landscapes of London and their parallels with Gravesend through the lens of photographer Paul Halliday. The evening featured a presentation of Halliday’s work, followed by a panel discussion with local photographers and a Q&A on urban change and photographic practice. Down From London < Back 18 January 2024 Down from London at Fourth Portal explored the shifting urban landscapes of London and their parallels with Gravesend through the lens of photographer Paul Halliday. The evening featured a presentation of Halliday’s work, followed by a panel discussion with local photographers and a Q&A on urban change and photographic practice. Previous Next Down from London, featuring London-based photographer Paul Halliday. Over two decades, Halliday captured images of various parts of London, including East London, Westminster, Greenwich, and Brixton. His photographs depict a city transitioning from its post-war malaise to a new economic model centred on finance, services, urban regeneration, and gentrification. The event included a panel discussion with local photographers Nigel Rumsey and Simon Martin, who explored parallels between London's transformation and the challenges and opportunities facing Gravesend. The evening concluded with a Q&A session, providing attendees with insights into urban change and photographic practice. Paul Halliday Paul Halliday is a photographic artist, filmmaker, and urbanist known for long-term visual projects focusing on urban change, landscapes, and the material cultures of contemporary city life. Originally studying sociology, law, and social research, he retrained in photojournalism, fine art filmmaking, and social anthropology at institutions including the London College of Communications and Central Saint Martins. He served as the course director of the international MA in Photography and Urban Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London, for 20 years. Nigel Rumsey Nigel Rumsey is a documentary photographer based in Gravesend, working across London and the southeast of the UK. He publishes The Gravesend Journal, focusing on stories from Gravesham and the local area.www.nigelrumsey.com/gravesendjournal Simon Martin Simon Martin is a Kent-based photographer focusing on social documentary photography and the use of land. Originally from Sittingbourne, his upbringing in the suburbs has been a continued influence on his practice. Now based in Gravesend, he continues to create and exhibit his work both locally and internationally. The event provided a platform for discussing the intersections of urban development and photographic practice, highlighting the evolving landscapes of both London and Gravesend.www.simon-martin.org Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

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< Back Link Between Musical Preferences And Inner Moral Compass A study has uncovered a connection between individuals' musical preferences and their moral values, shedding new light on the profound influence that music can have on our moral compass. Queen Mary, University of London 16 Jan 2024 The research, conducted by a team of scientists at Queen Mary University of London and ISI Foundation in Turin, Italy, employed machine learning techniques to analyse the lyrics and audio features of individuals' favorite songs, revealing a complex interplay between music and morality. The results demonstrated that a combination of lyrical and audio features outperformed basic demographic information in predicting individuals' moral compass. Specifically, musical elements like pitch and timbre emerged as crucial predictors for values of Care and Fairness, while sentiments and emotions expressed in lyrics were more effective in predicting traits of Loyalty, Authority, and Purity. The study's implications extend beyond mere academic curiosity, holding the potential to impact how we engage with and utilise music in diverse aspects of life. “Our breakthrough can pave the way for applications ranging from personalised music experiences to innovative music therapy and communication campaigns,” commented Dr Kyriaki Kalimeri, senior co-author of the study and researcher at ISI Foundation. Published: 29 Nov 2023. https://www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2023/se/a-new-study-unveils-the-link-between-musical-preferences-and-our-inner-moral-compass.html For more: Machine Learning, Meta Tags, Audio Previous Next

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