Mischa Haller On Bute In 2003, the Mount Stuart Trust invited Mischa Haller (b. 1971, Switzerland) to create a new body of work on the Isle of Bute, an island off the west coast of southern Scotland, only 15 miles long with a population of just over 7,000. Haller made four visits during two years and in all four seasons, observing island life and creating a unique documentary series of photographs. "On Bute" examines the daily life of a small community at the beginning of the 21st century. The photographs are a celebration of the island, revealing a dynamic society, at times in transition, detached from the mainland and characterised by a strong sense of humour. This exhibition continues Mischa Haller's examination of portrait and reportage photography. These photographs are typical of his personal, documentary style; framing momentary encounters using both classical and subject-based compositions. Exhibition: 17 February - 25 March 2006 Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 11 am - 6 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm The Photographers' Gallery 5 Great Newport Street UK-London WC2H 7HY Telephone +44 020 7831 1772 Fax +44 020 7836 9704 Email info@photnet.org.uk www.photonet.org.uk |
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