Robert Golden is a humanitarian and an activist and has a huge body of work (go here to read an overview). As a young man he participated in race riots of the 60’s. Wherever he is – on a farm, working with young people in Bosnia, in hospital – he is always seeking to talk with people to excavate and reveal neglected, unprioritised stories.
He captures and sculpts photographic images with aesthetic purpose and meaningful intent. Robert has carefully articulated his thinking on photography – go here to read and see more.
With his film work, he mixes social documentary with music and poetry as well as comprehensive research. His documentaries and photo series have provided platforms for people to tell their stories and to articulate environmental truths.
With his teaching work, he guides and encourages others to examine and to express.
I am full of respect for his ability to constantly envisage and create and complete new projects.
He currently has an exhibition on the important subject of the Windrush Generation – worth a trip to Dorchester to see it.
This emotive photography exhibition by Robert Golden offers an intimate insight into the lives and experiences of the Windrush generation, 25 years after their arrival in the UK. Alongside by poetry from Shaniqua Benjamin, this new exhibition explores ideas of belonging, cultural difference, and the ways people respond to social change.
Searching for the Motherland features over 50 photographs of London’s Windrush generation and their families during the 1970’s. These images capture the daily experiences and challenges faced by this community. Robert Golden said “I wasn’t photographing events so much as photographing people’s pain, hardship and joy”.
Searching for the Motherland is on display at Shire Hall Museum from Friday 27th September until Saturday 16th November. Entry to the exhibition is included with a Museum ticket.
And you can read more on his Substack blog here https://rjgolden.substack.com/
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