Tish (Murtha)

[Norman_Conquest]

I've just watched the BBC4 documentary on Newcastle photographer Tish Murtha, and it's well worth a watch. It features some powerful photographs of children playing in working-class areas, scenes that some of us of a certain age might relate to.

I recorded it from BBC4, but it should be available on iPlayer.

I thought @HarryVegas might be interested in this.

Apologies if this has already been discussed.

 

[Muttley]

It is indeed on iPlayer will give that a watch when I can give it my full attention.

Cheers

 

[Norman_Conquest]

It is indeed on iPlayer will give that a watch when I can give it my full attention.

Cheers

I started watching it while picking the horses for tomorrow and ended up putting the computer down, it’s captivating.

 

[HarryVegas]

Yeah I watched it a few months back. Big fan of hers, she was remarkable really. I thought the saddest thing in the whole film was seeing one of her brothers so damaged by alcohol and substances and the ravages of their awful upbringing.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

Yeah I watched it a few months back. Big fan of hers, she was remarkable really. I thought the saddest thing in the whole film was seeing one of her brothers so damaged by alcohol and substances and the ravages of their awful upbringing.

'He was a man of his time' is an awful way to describe a physically abusive father.

 

[Schlumberger]

It's a brilliant film.
I'd also recommend Finding Vivian Maier for anyone who hasn't seen it. Another remarkable and sad photography documentary.

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

If we're talking North East based photographers then Chris Killip has got to have a mention.

CHRIS KILLIP Photographer

Chris Killip is widely regarded as one of the most influential British photographers of his generation.

www.chriskillip.com

 

[Norman_Conquest]

If we're talking North East based photographers then Chris Killip has got to have a mention.

CHRIS KILLIP Photographer

Chris Killip is widely regarded as one of the most influential British photographers of his generation.

www.chriskillip.com

Tish's daughter interviews Chris Killip and their work is very similar and thought provoking.

 

[exeterboro]

There must be something about Newcastle which lends itself to powerful photography, and from a female perspective.

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[HarryVegas]

There must be something about Newcastle which lends itself to powerful photography, and from a female perspective.

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

And she's the queen of them all. Brilliant woman whose talent is only equalled by her modesty.

 

[UgoAfro]

Sam Fender has used her images as cover art for his new album I believe.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

There must be something about Newcastle which lends itself to powerful photography, and from a female perspective.

Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Deprivation, desperation, and the unmistakable look of hunger that is captured in all the subjects' faces is what makes the North East a hotbed for photography.

 

[JonnyHistory]

Documentary was amazing, I've been thinking about incorporating some of her methodology into my own work as a result.

What a champion of the working class she was.

 

[changingman]

Tish Murtha - Statues - 11 x 14" LIMITED EDITION PRINT

Statues by Tish Murtha. From the series Youth Unemployment (1981). Edition: Limited Edition of 50. Print Type: Giclée Print. Category: Tish Murtha Editions Paper Type: Ilford 310gsm Galerie Prestige Smooth Pearl Paper. Print Size: 11 x 14 inches (Inclusive of small white border). Numbered...

britishculturearchive.co.uk

Got this one at home. Love it.

 

[fmttmadmin]

I wonder if our paths crossed when we both lived in Gresham. Tragic to think she could not get any financial support for her work when she lived in Middlesbrough.
Bob Fischer interviewed Tish's daughter on his BBC Tees programme when I was the other guest. It is remarkable how she is bringing her name and photography back into the spotlight. A great lost talent rediscovered. Tish would be so proud and thankful to her daughter.

 

[Billyzin]

What a driven and talented woman.
Never given the backing she richly deserved.