Debby Besford

Born: United Kingdom.
Currently lives and works in Norfolk, UK
Mobile: +44 (0) 7812 663448
Web: www.debbybesford.com

Education

Masters of the Art in Photography, London College of Communication
Post Graduate Advanced Diploma Photography & Media
Bournemouth and Poole College of Art & Design
BA (Hons) Social Documentary Photography.
Norwich University College of the Arts, former Norwich School of Art

Solo Exhibitions

2012 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norfolk, UK
2010 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, La Fabrica, BCN, Spain
2008 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norwich, UK
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

2012 'Inside Lives,' The Tabernacle, Notting Hill, London
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

2012 Roller Derby women, Norwich and Utah, USA
2012 The Boudoir of the Burlesque Performer, Norfolk, UK
2011 The Hawthorn 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

2012-2012 Queen of Hungary, Norfolk, UK
2007-2012 Norwich University College of the Arts
2009-2012 Taverham Hall, Norfolk, UK
2002-2005 Cambridge, Art in the Park, UK

Fellowships

2008 Photographic Exhibtion, New work. Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.
1999 Photography Fellowship, Giver of Life, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

Part-time Lecturing Posts.

2007/12 Norwich University College of the Arts
2006-1995 Norwich University College 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

Other Assignments and Publications:
The Arts Council of Great Britain - Arts Angels Greetings Cards, UK - BBC Television - Cambridge City Council - Channel Four Documentary Commissions CD Music Covers Drew Pilgram - Commissions East, East Anglia - East of England Arts Board -The Guardian Newspaper - The Independent Newspaper - Melody Maker - Menagerie Theatre, Cambridge - Millennium Photography Library – Monoindustries - National Association of Midwifery - Norwich Union – NUCA Publicity Campaign - Ocean Music Trust. Hackney - Science Photo Library - University of East Anglia - The Wellcome Trust, London - Wensum Valley Medical Practice

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