About this Event
The exhibition, Geography of Memory, is a photographic project exploring the lives, memories and experiences of older migrants in London. Come along to see the twenty images included in the exhibition alongside accompanying text and audio to hear people's stories in their own words and voices.
These photographs are more than portraits. They are stories of migration, identity, resilience and belonging.
The project grew in collaboration with OlderAloneUK, the Age Well Festival and AYMARA's work as a Health Champion in the borough of Haringey, with older community members, exploring themes of isolation, memory, confidence, and connection.
Throughout the project, participants became more comfortable in front of and behind the camera, building confidence and discovering photography as a tool to observe, express and share their own stories.
The portraits in this exhibition were created by María Victoria Cristancho, with the active contribution and collaboration of the participants, who supported the storytelling process behind each image. Through conversation and shared reflection, each portrait became an opportunity to explore the people, places, memories and experiences that have shaped their lives.
Facilitated and photographed by María Victoria Cristancho, a journalist and culture and community activist.
When you enter the University of Westminster building, the exhibition space will be in the foyer to your left; we suggest spending 30 minutes to fully engage with the exhibition.
There is no need to book, but the building's opening hours must be observed:
Monday- Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
Event venue & nearby stays
309 Regent St., 309 Regent Street, London, United Kingdom
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