“Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion” Oscar Wilde

Rebellion! is a social documentary photography exhibition which explores protest as an essential part of the cultural identity of Great Britain. The exhibition includes photographs and testimony from protesters as well as from those who may have been targeted by the protests. It explores the social issues around protest, such as the fracturing of social cohesion in blighted post-industrial communities, which fuel dissatisfaction with the status quo.

The Rebellion! project was completed by Marc Davenant over a period of twelve years and includes three of his winning photographs from the Portrait of Britain competition. In addition to dynamic photography of actual protests, Rebellion! also includes portraits and stories of people at the centre of issues which stimulate protest such as immigration. It is hoped that the inclusion of these images and stories will help foster better understanding and an appreciation that these are individuals rather than statistics. Everyone has a story.

About the photographer:

Marc Davenant is a social documentary photographer who works with marginalised communities and uses photography to highlight social inequality. His Outsiders project on homelessness and substandard housing has had critical acclaim. Two-time winner of the Portrait of Britain competition, his work has been exhibited across the UK, internationally and inside the Houses of Parliament.

Friday 23rd October – 20th February 2027

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The Rebellion! touring exhibition has been supported by a grant from Arts Council England