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Over 300 portraits from Chris Jepson’s ‘The Identity Project’ now on show at Barbican Centre

Over 300 portraits from The Identity Project now on show in London’s prestigious Barbican Centre

Graham Robson

05 Oct 2022 — 1 min read

Photographer Chris Jepson has announced a new exhibition of The Identity Project, which explores what it means to identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community today.

Located in the foyer of the Barbican Library in London’s iconic Barbican Centre, Chris has installed over 300 portraits – his biggest installation to date – in a 2m x 1m glass vitrine – his smallest space to date.

Free hanging on rainbow ribbons, visitors can view the portraits from all directions and look through the multiple layers of the LGBTQ+ community, then scan the QR code to find out more.

The installation is part of the Re:Framed exhibition by the City of London and Cripplegate Photographic Society, and is open October 4-26 during normal library hours – check website.

For more info on The Identity Project, CLICK HERE

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