Charlotte Jansen presents: Bee Gats: Photography Saved My Life

Join us for an artist talk between American photo-based artist, Bee Gats and Gem Fletcher. Gats reveals how photography transformed his life after a troubled early life growing up in care, and how he has used the camera to revere the unseen sides and everyday life in underground communities in the United States. Gats presents his work in Europe for the first time at Photo London with Mortal Machine Gallery, New Orleans.

Dates	Wed 14 May 2025
Times	3.30–4.30pm
Price	£10

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