Exhibitions

Photographing Protest at Four Corners explores how women and nonbinary photographers, and those making work within a feminist context have shaped the representation of public protest. Posing a challenge to the male-dominated history of reportage, it explores how photographers have created alternative, feminist narratives. From sit-ins to street theatre, candlelight vigils to deportation campaigns, their images resonate across the generations in struggles for gender equality, social justice and civil rights.  

Kaan K & Angela Christofilou: The land isn’t binary and neither am I, MOMA Machynlleth

Kaan K’s homeland of Cyprus has been split down the middle, and is often described in binaries. So is their gender; externally perceived as man or woman, one or the other. In this exhibition, they ask what it means to sit at the border and be neither or both. With poetry from Kaan K and photography by Angela Christofilou. This exhibition has been made possible by funding from Arts Council Wales.

This exhibition pays tribute to the strength of grassroots protest, past and present, bringing together work from iconic movements like the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp alongside contemporary protest photography. Angela Christofilou's contributions, including images from London Trans Pride and protests for Iranian women, sit alongside the powerful work of Valleys-based photographer Tracey Leonard, reflecting the ongoing fight for social justice. This show, supported by the Bishopsgate Archive, the Martin Parr Foundation, and the Lipman-Miliband Trust, captures the resilience and spirit of those who continue to stand up against injustice.

Angela Christofilou’s portrait ‘Church Bingo, Coffee Mornings’ was selected as one of the winning images for the 2022 Portrait of Britain. The image was displayed alongside other powerful portraits that reflect the diversity of contemporary life in Britain, as part of the UK’s largest annual photography exhibition in collaboration with JCDecaux.

Bishopsgate Institute staged a take-over of The Curve at the Barbican Centre with an archive installation of objects, ephemera, and media, highlighting 40 moments and stories in London’s LGBTQ+ history. Their unique collections showcase the lived experiences of individuals and communities who fought for social, political, and cultural change. Angela Christofilou’s work is proudly included in this exhibition, with her photographs displayed on screen as part of this powerful reflection of pride, protest, performance, and art within the LGBTQ+ movement. Angela’s archive is held at Bishopsgate Institute, contributing to their ongoing commitment to preserving these vital histories.

Angela Christofilou’s images, created for articles in collaboration with non-binary poet and writer Kaan K for Trans Pride, featured in The Independent’s LGBTQ+ Photo Archive on rotation for Pride in London at Outernet London. The exhibition included photos and articles that have been published in The Independent and are now part of their archives, celebrating the Trans community while also raising awareness of the issues it faces.

ReFrame the Movement Exhibition – Glastonbury and Shambala Festivals

ReFrame the Movement exhibition explored the past four years of UK protest movements and broader expressions of resistance. From campaigns against police brutality to the cost of living crisis, draconian anti-protest legislation, and the genocide of Gaza, this exhibition highlighted important moments in the fight for social change. The exhibition featured a talented network of photographers who have been documenting these actions of resistance.

Humans of Regent’s Park Exhibition, Camden People’s Theatre, London

Created as part of Camden People's Theatre's 25th anniversary festival, The Camden Roar, this project celebrates the lives and stories of the people who live and work in Camden. Over three months, photographer Angela Christofilou collaborated with former Community Engagement Manager Daniel Fulvio to capture the voices and faces of the borough's residents and workers, bringing together their histories, experiences, and connections. The resulting portraits and stories were displayed in the windows of CPT, reflecting the vibrant and diverse spirit of the community.

“I think it’s really great to have this here. To have some recognition with everything going on around us, with HS2 and so on, that actually we are human beings that live here, and we’re human beings that matter." - Participants Feedback