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Dirty carpets to Palestinian skateboarders: a decade of Peckham 24

From images exploring the depths of space and time to a series on life in war-torn Ukraine, this year’s photography festival celebrates 10 years uplifting new artists

Dirty carpets to Palestinian skateboarders: a decade of Peckham 24

TL;DR

  • Peckham 24 celebrates its 10th anniversary, focusing on photography through the lens of time.
  • The festival features a diverse range of projects, including Vinca Petersen's exploration of home and community, Max Ferguson's documentation of the London College of Communication's tower block, and Younist's portrayal of youth in wartime Ukraine.
  • Other featured works include Chasms, which visualizes space telescope data; On Pugin, examining the carpets of the Houses of Parliament; and Landing, a project on Palestinian skateboarding and liberation.
  • Founded 10 years ago by Jo Dennis and Vivienne Gamble, Peckham 24 aims to spotlight new talent in contemporary photography and has supported over 200 artists.
  • The 10th edition, 'The Eras Edition', runs from May 15-17 at Copeland Park and the Bussey Building in London.