Two discussions on the perishability of photography

The keeping quality of the moment First discussion lead by writer and publicist Bas Heijne with Douwe Draaisma, author and professor of the history of psychology at the University of Groningen and photo journalistst Werry Crone (Trouw) en Marcel Molle (Volkskrant) on photography, memory and time.

The keeping quality of the material Second discussion lead by photo journalist Pim Milo with photo restorer Clara von Waldthausen, custodian Caspar Martens and photographer/artist Henk Tas on the perishability of film, paper and pixels. Who is to say how our photos in the clouset and on the wall, at home and in the museum will end? With the new digital techniques they are said to keep forever. But will they?

On the perishability of photography
Moderated by journalist Pim Milo, professionals from the world of art and photography will discuss the perishability of film, paper and pixels. What is the expiry date for photographs in files and on the wall, at home and in a museum? With new digital techniques it would seem that deterioration is a thing of the past. But is that so?

Sunday 4 September and Sunday 2 October
Place: Noorderlicht Photo Gallery
Begins 15:00
Admission: free

Book market
The traditional Noorderlicht Book Market in the Der Aa-kerk, with dealers specializing in rare and new photography and art books from The Netherlands and abroad, including the German Markus Schaden. Unusual books, rare books, large and small books, old and new books, for the layman and the devoted collector.

Saturday 17 September
Place: Der Aa-kerk
Time: 11:00-18:00
Admission: 7,50 euro

Poets at Noorderlicht
Ten poets wrote a poem in response to a photograph from the exhibition Traces & Omens. On Saturday September 17th they will read their poems in the Der Aa-kerk.
The poems and photographs are collected in a booklet (Dutch) published by Aurora Borealis, Noorderlicht's own publishing house, in cooperation with Groningen's buro05, which is organizing the small poetry marathon. Among the poets participating are Hanz Mirck, Anneke Claus, Daniël Dee, Stefan Nieuwenhuis, Tsead Bruinja and Bart FM Droog.