Evoking Empathy through Animal Portraiture

Evoking Empathy through Animal Portraiture

By Gresham College

Photographer Tim Flach draws on his acclaimed works to reveal how photography transcends traditional wildlife representation.

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Gresham College

Barnard's Inn Hall Holborn London EC1N 2HH United Kingdom

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  • 1 hour
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Arts • Fine Art

The natural world faces unprecedented threats, challenging historical perceptions of nature as inexhaustible. Photographer Tim Flach draws on his acclaimed works, including Endangered, More Than Human, and Birds, to reveal how photography transcends traditional wildlife representation. By employing critical anthropomorphism and human portraiture techniques, Flach’s images foster empathy and kinship with animals. Collaborating with social scientists, he illustrates how visual storytelling evokes emotional responses and inspires conservation action, showcasing the profound intersection of art, science, and social awareness in the Anthropocene.

A lecture by Tim Flach.

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/animal-portraiture

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