Descendants of Summer: A Preview Exhibition by Nicola Muirhead
October 4 – 29, 2024

Descendants of Summer: A Preview features the work of award-winning Bermudian photographer Nicola Muirhead. This exhibition highlights her evolving documentary series, Descendants of Summer, an eight-year photographic journey examining Bermuda’s rich and complex heritage and identity.

This project dives deep into the legacies of our island community, exploring the stories of our heroes and heroines, as well as the shadows of our past. It poses thought-provoking questions about home and the narratives that make up place and identity.

In collaboration with local artists, activists, political figures, and historians, this exhibition offers a glimpse into Muirhead’s expansive work, featuring a diverse range of mediums, including film, digital photography, archival images, video, artefacts, and interviews. Together, these elements celebrate the multifaceted stories that define our unique microcosm in the Atlantic.

The public is invited to join us for an opening reception on Friday, October 4, from 5:30 – 7pm. The exhibition will be available to view from October 4 – October 29, 2024.

Key Dates:

• Exhibition Opening | Friday, October 4 | 5:30 – 7pm
• Artist Talk | Thursday, October 10 | 5:30 – 7pm

Artist Bio
Nicola Muirhead, a Bermudian documentary photographer and visual storyteller, specializes in long-form projects and portraiture. Holding a Master’s degree in Documentary Photography and Photojournalism from the University of Arts London (2017) and with a background in International Relations, she operates as a freelance editorial, portrait, and reportage photographer. Additionally, Nicola contributes as a visiting lecturer and educator in photography, possessing a PGcert in Higher Education (2018). A member of Women Photograph, her work has been published in reputable publications such as the BBC, National Geographic, The Smithsonian Magazine, and the Washington Post.

Website: www.nicolamuirhead.com

Instagram: @nmuirhead_photo

Twitter: @nmuirhead_photo