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An insight into the life and career of photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto, the largest survey to date of whom was presented at the Hayward Gallery in 2023.

Hayward Gallery Director Ralph Rugoff introduces the exhibition Hiroshi Sugimoto, the largest survey to date of the photographer’s work.

Photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto considers the impact of the invention of the camera and details his own approach, in this video.

Here are five key things you need to know about the photographer whose work was exhibited at the Hayward Gallery in 2023-24.

Sculptural artist Asim Waqif introduces his large-scale bamboo installation वेणु [Venu], which appeared on display at the Hayward Gallery in 2023.

Banner-maker Ed Hall introduces his climate-themed banners produced for the Southbank Centre’s 2023 Planet Summer and gives a history of banners.

Daira Tukano creates images based on introspective dream-like experiences. Her work featured as part of the 2023 Hayward Gallery exhibition Dear Earth.

Environmental activists Helen B and Heather talk about the creation of the Union Jill, a flag which became a familiar symbol of 1990s road protests.

Richard Mosse has been documenting the Amazon through specialist imaging technology. His work featured as part of 2023’s Dear Earth at Hayward Gallery.

Artist Otobong Nkanga discusses her work Double Shot (2018) and the theme and focus of Dear Earth with Hayward Gallery chief curator Rachel Thomas.

Artist Andrea Bowers makes art about activism and activists using a range of media. Her work featured in 2023 Hayward Gallery exhibition Dear Earth.

Artists Ackroyd & Harvey explain the ‘photographic photosynthesis’ process behind their portraits for Hayward Gallery’s 2023 Dear Earth exhibition.