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SUMMARY:Bonington Vitrines #30: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976
DESCRIPTION:Bonington Gallery presents A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\, an exhibition of photographs by Baltimore-based John Dean. Captured during his time as a visiting student to Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in 1976\, these photographs offer a powerful glimpse into Nottingham life during a transformative era. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition marks a poignant return to the institution — formerly Trent Polytechnic — where John studied as a visiting student nearly fifty years ago. \n\n\n\nArmed with a camera and a quiet curiosity\, John immersed himself in the rhythms of Nottingham life. Over the course of a single semester\, he wandered the city’s streets and parks — Hyson Green\, Market Square\, the Arboretum — capturing striking black-and-white portraits of residents going about their daily lives. The resulting images are both documentary and deeply personal\, offering a rare and intimate glimpse into the everyday lives of Nottingham’s people during a transformative era. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelection of photographs by John Dean taken in Nottingham in 1976\n\n\n\nFirst developed in Trent’s own darkrooms (situated next door to the gallery)\, these photographs have remained largely unseen for decades. Now\, they return to the place of their origin\, standing as a testament to the power of observational storytelling\, told through the eyes of a visitor to the city. \n\n\n\nJohn has since built a distinguished career as a producer and videographer\, creating historical and educational media for museums and non-profit organisations across the United States and beyond. Yet photography remains his first and most enduring creative language — a medium through which he continues to explore the intersections of memory\, environment\, and human experience. \n\n\n\nAbout John Dean\nJohn Dean is a Baltimore-based photographer\, videographer who graduated with a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. He regularly works with museums\, non-profit organisations and editorial platforms on the creation of educational and historical media and content.In addition to institutional work\, John’s independent photographic practice has taken him across the world\, exploring historic and cultural sites of significance\, such as excavation sites in Greece and sacred spaces in Istanbul. As a long time mentor and arts advocate\, John is consistently guided by a curiosity for human stories. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n\n				\n					\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n\n			\n			\n				\n					\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976\n			\n				\n				Installation view: John Dean\, A Semester in Nottingham\, 1976
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