'On The Run' Exhibition

Koryo Collective Website

Thu, Oct 13, 20167:30pm  Sun, Oct 30, 2016 8:30pm

The Brunswick 

During October of the first term, I really wanted to get involved with the Leeds creative scene as it was one I wasn’t familiar with, not being from the city of visiting the city prior to the start of my studies. The best way I felt to be able to do so is start going to exhibitions and galleries, the first of which I came across was Koryo Collective’s photographic display and talk sharing their experience in North Korea. Titled ‘On The Run’ the exhibition features three Yorkshire based photographers, all with different thoughts on their travelling experience, journey through a state of total control; in which they took part in their half a marathon.

The photographs depict what the state wanted them to see, often featuring the countries beauty. It gives the audience a perspective view of how the state adapts the route and visibility of what its guests are permitted to see, bring to life tales of blacked out vans and a state washed with pure devotion for its leader. At the event we were told about an experience in which a restaurant gave the visitors the option of “beer 1, 2 or 3”, this is an experience shared with us by all the branding of the beverages covered.

The event was interesting and the photography was highly skilled, it allowed me to get a taste of what the Leeds creative community are like and the way in which they come together with local businesses to share and express their work. 

Koryo Collective Photography

Koryo Collective Photography