In Focus
When does an image become a documentary portrait and not just documentary photography?
Beyond the frame
Explore the people and
stories behind our work
How can a still photograph hold movement? Using images from the AmberSide Collection, we explore blur, timing, balance and context in documentary photography.
In Focus
Revisiting The Dorman Long Collection: Building of the Tyne Bridge
Video, Interview
A re-release of our interview with Jimmy Forsyth, speaking to the photographer about his work and documenting Newcastle during a time of rapid social change.
News
Read some of our feedback from our Community Workshop and newsletter survey.
News
Hear from our Education and Outreach Coordinator Olivia Shaw about using Edgar Lee's work as inspiration developing our Primary Source programme.
Open Calls
Submit your project or research addressing how co-authored film and documentary photography can challenge artistic hierarchies and amplify marginalised and regional voices.
Interview
Going behind the scenes of Seen.By.Zine with editor Maria Maza and some of the photographers who have taken part in a special issue celebrating NUFC's Cup victory.
In Focus
Our Curatorial Assistant, Frances Campbell, takes a dive into the collection and explores a series of photographs documenting the Appleby Horse Fair.
News
Explore two unforgettable day trips, where Year 4 & 5 pupils from New York Primary School uncovered local stories, captured striking images, and saw their community heritage in a bold new light.
In Focus
This Father's Day we take a closer look at Peter Fryer's complex and intimate project "Fathers", 1998-2000.