History
Debby Besford
- Born: United Kingdom.
- Currently lives and works in East Anglia, UK
- Mobile: +44 (0) 7812 663448
- Web: www.debbybesford.com
Education
- 2007 Masters of the Art in Photography, London College of Communication
- 1990 Post Graduate Advanced Diploma Photography & Media, Bournemouth & Poole College of Art & Design.
- 1988 BA (Hons) Social Documentary Photography.
- Norwich University College of the Arts
Solo Exhibitions
- 2010 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, La Fabrica, BCN, Spain
- 2008 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norwich
- 2000 Before Birth, The Wellcome Trust, 2ten Gallery, London
- 1999 New Life Fellowship, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, Maternity unit.
- 1998 Art as Theatre. The Tate in East Anglia. Norwich Arts Centre, Norfolk
- 1998 Elvis Impersonators, Demontfort University, Lincoln.
- 1995 Russia’s Hidden Cross, Moscow/ Ukraine. Focal Point, Southend
- 1994 Jeshi La Wokuvu, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Norwich Arts Centre, Cambridge Darkrooms.
Group Exhibitions
- 2007 London College of Communication
- 2007 La Viande Gallery, London
- 2006 Norwich Arts Centre
- 2002 Super-8 Documentary Film, Arts Picture House, Cambridge
- 1999 Dark light, South Bank Centre, London
- 1998 Art as Theatre. The Tate in East Anglia. Norwich Arts Centre, Norfolk
- 1997 Docklands Dance & Photography, Hayward Gallery, London.
Projects
- 2010 The Hawking Boys, Puylaurens, France.
- 2007/8 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer
- 2006/7 Post-Modern Performers
- 2003/5 Barcelona Chicas, Barcelona, Spain
- 2004 Circus Raluy, Barcelona, Spain
- 2000/7 Family Home, Norfolk, UK
- 2000 Ocean Music Trust, Hackney, London. UK
- 1998 Fate of the Universe, Documentary Film, Utah, USA
Photography Workshops
- 2007-2010 Norwich University College of the Arts
- 2009-2010 Taverham Hall, Norfolk
- 2002-2005 Cambridge, Art in the Park
Fellowships
- 2008 Photographic Exhibtion, New work. Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.
- 1999 Photography Fellowship, Giver of Life, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.
Part-time Lecturing Posts.
- 2007/10 Norwich University College of the Arts
- 2006-1995 Norwich University of the Arts
- 1997/9 Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge
- 2000/2002 CATS, Cambridge
- 1995-6 Eastbourne Art & Design College, Eastbourne
- 1991-1993 De Montfort University, Lincoln
- 1991-1993 West Norfolk College, King's Lynn