Families and children were invited to bring an object, drawing, or photo that feels connected to the idea of freedom; something from home, a favourite toy, a family keepsake, or even just a symbol of something they dream about. The purpose of the images are to show that freedom can live in our everyday lives as well as our memories and hopes.
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Image by Anoosh Ariamehr with The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
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Image by Anoosh Ariamehr with The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
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Image by Anoosh Ariamehr with The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
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Image by Anoosh Ariamehr with The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
Anoosh Ariamehr
Anoosh Ariamehr is a socially engaged photographer, social activist, street photographer, and creative writer. With a background in journalism, he merges his experience in storytelling with visual art, using photography as a bridge between cultures and a tool for fostering mutual understanding. For Anoosh, photography is a powerful and democratic medium for storytelling, connection, and community empowerment. Anoosh’s work primarily focuses on engaging with refugee and displaced communities, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the untold stories that often go unnoticed.
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Portraits from ‘Echoes of Liverpool’. Layered archival imagery of Liverpool’s historic architecture was projected onto the participants to explore themes of identity, memory, and place.
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The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
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The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
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The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
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The Bluecoat, Liverpool.
Yaqeen Amir
Yaqeen Amir, a passionate photographer currently studying an MA in socially engaged photography at the University of Salford, believes that in today’s world, our identity is shaped by our diverse experiences and cultures. Yaqeen works with marginalised communities, sharing their stories and experiences, fostering mutual understanding and building bridges of communication for a better future.
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