School of Journalism, Media & Culture (Cardiff University) Main Lecture Theatre (0.06) (map)
2 Central Square
Cardiff, Wales, CF10 1FS
United Kingdom

The South Wales Region of the Royal Photographic Society alongside the School of Journalism, Media & Culture (Cardiff University), the Tom Hopkinson Centre for Media History, Magnum Photos and the National Museum of Wales have created a special event which will be the last time that David Hurn plans to speak in public.

In this special event (ticket booking), Hurn will reflect on the key decisions in his life and career and the wide-ranging impact of his work. Additionally, speakers from the School of Journalism Media & Culture, Magnum Photos, the National Museum of Wales and the RPS will discuss the role of key publications in twentieth-century photojournalism, the importance of the photo-archive and public exhibitions in preserving the legacy of reportage, and the changes in publications and platforms that are shaping the photo-industry in the twenty-first century.

Event Programme:
12.15 - Arrival
12.45 - Introduction (Professor Stuart Allan, Head of School of Journalism, Media & Culture, Cardiff University)
13.00 - David Hurn
14.15 - Q&A
14.45 - Break
15:10 - Fiona Rogers (Chief Operating Officer, Magnum Photos), Bronwen Colquhoun (Senior Curator of Photography, National Museum Wales) and Tom Allbeson (Lecturer in Cultural History, Cardiff University)
16:30 - Q&A
16:45 - Concluding comments (Dr Del Barrett, RPS President)
17:15 - End