The work, activism and far-reaching influence of Birmingham photographer Rhonda Wilson are being brought back into the spotlight through a new exhibition titled Seeing Rhonda and the launch of a community archive led by Birmingham City University and The Old Print Works.

Together, the exhibition and archive span over three decades of Wilson’s work, from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photographs, letters, posters and publications sit alongside personal notes, sketches and overlooked ephemera, revealing not just what Wilson created, but how she worked, collaborated and built opportunities for others. Seeing Rhonda presents Wilson as more than a photographer; as a cultural entrepreneur, journalist, educator and activist, she spent over 30 years championing others and reshaping the photography landscape in Birmingham and beyond. Wilson’s constructed social documentary style of photography was underpinned by her commitment to addressing issues of women’s representation, low pay and homelessness.

The project was initiated by Dr Annette Naudin, Associate Professor at Birmingham City University, in partnership with The Old Print Works and in collaboration with PRISM Photography Network. This exhibition is supported by Birmingham City University and The Old Print Works.

Opening times (free entry):
Saturday 11 July, 11am-5pm

Location:
Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works
Please note access is via a number of stairs and The Old Print Works does not have a lift.

This is a free exhibition, please consider making a donation here.

Photo: Archive material, Rhonda Wilson community archive. Image courtesy The Old Print Works.