Celebrating forty years of the British Reggae Artist Famine Appeal
Renowned photographer David Corio, famous for his iconic images of the Black music scene, has curated a special selection of photographs especially for Hackney Picturehouse. These works commemorate the 40th anniversary of the British Reggae Artist Famine Appeal (BRAFA), a landmark event known as ‘Hackney’s own Live Aid’, in 1986.
David Corio began his professional career taking photographs for New Musical Express, The Face, Time Out, City Limits and Black Echoes, covering a wide range of music and portraiture. His work as a freelance photographer has featured in many publications including The Guardian, The Times, Daily Telegraph, Q, Mojo and Rolling Stone along with Island and Greensleeves Records.
Over the years he has documented musicians from the world of rock, reggae, hip hop, soul, jazz, blues and world music, along with portraits of many people in the arts.
Produced in partnership with Hackney Art Week
Age group: All ages welcome
Ticket price: Free
Access information: Ground floor
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This event is delivered using funding from Hackney Council’s Windrush programme.