Exhibition captures ‘raw reality’ of homelessness in Britain

A powerful exhibition capturing a snapshot of homelessness in modern Britain opens at Lichfield venue The Hub at St Mary’s this month.

‘Outsiders. A Journey Through Homelessness’ is a documentary photography project by award winning photographer Marc Davenant.

In partnership with Shelter, he captured a snapshot of homelessness in modern Britain over a six-year period, with powerful, personal testimony from participants.

Through his lens, Davenant has captured the essence of their daily struggles and aims to draw attention to the often-overlooked stories that lie beneath the surface.

This thought-provoking exhibition, featuring Davenant's challenging black and white images and the compelling narratives of those affected by homelessness and substandard housing, will open at The Hub Gallery on 23 March.

Outsiders invites viewers to experience the raw reality of life in slums and on the streets.

Each photograph serves as a window into the subjects' lives, offering a glimpse of their resilience, strength and determination amidst unimaginable circumstances.

Through this exhibition, Davenant aims to challenge perceptions and ignite conversations about the urgent need for change.

Davenant’s ability to capture the emotions and nuances of his subjects in a candid and respectful manner has earned him critical acclaim both in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Through Outsiders, he urges viewers to challenge their own preconceptions and confront the stark disparities that exist within our communities.

The Hub Gallery curator, Douglas Armour, said: “It's a huge privilege to host an exhibition from a nationally award-winning documentary photographer of this calibre in The Hub Gallery.

“Marc Davenant's 'Outsiders' explores homelessness in an empathetic and collaborative way having been done in partnership with Shelter and with the active participation of people with lived experience of homelessness.

“The powerful combination of imagery and personal testimony will give our visitors a unique insight into the human stories behind living 'outside' in modern Britain and I highly commend it.”

This is a free exhibition supported by Shelter and Arts Council England.

The exhibition is open from 23 March to 22 June - find out more information.

Pictured: Fatima, London - one of the images from the exhibition