Hilary Roberts

1:26:12 The Camera at War: 170 Years of Weaponizing Photography, with Hilary Roberts All forms of visual media are vulnerable to being manipulated or ‘weaponized’ in the context of modern conflict. However, the consequences of manipulating photographs are potentially far-reaching and long-term. In recent years, advances in digital technology have led many to question whether photographs of war and conflict can ever be trusted. The conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as other world events, have lent urgency to this debate. Drawing on an incredible range of imagery from the Imperial War Museum’s vast collection and other major archives around the globe, expert curator Hilary Roberts presents a new perspective on the role of image manipulation in this field over the past 170 years, exploring the consequences for our understanding of historic and contemporary conflicts. Join Ron Haviv in conversation with Hilary Roberts as they discuss the complicated relationship between conflict photography and the ‘truth’. The discussion will explore the application and legacy of photomanipulation techniques in conflict photography and the myriad ways in which layers of meaning can be added, erased, or changed completely. PhotoWings 1:12:15 Preserving The Archive With Alison Nordstrom And Hilary Roberts Session 1 PhotoWings 1:01:01 Preserving The Archive With Alison Nordstrom And Hilary Roberts Session 2 PhotoWings 1:08:26 Preserving The Archive With Alison Nordstrom And Hilary Roberts Session 3 PhotoWings 1:12:15 Photographers and Archives Session 1: Creating the Archive with Alison Nordström and Hilary Roberts In a three-part conversation moderated by Paul Lowe, curators Alison Nordström and Hilary Roberts draw upon their vast professional experience to consider how archives are created, what is involved in maintaining them for future generations, and issues associated with their access and exploitation. What is an archive (including the difference between a collection and an archive)? Who creates an archive? What is its purpose? What should be included (proactive vs passive collecting)? How should it be organized? What is the cost of creating an archive? What is its value? What are the essential decisions when creating an archive? PhotoWings 1:01:01 Photographers and Archives Session 2: Preserving the Archive with Alison Nordström and Hilary Roberts In a three-part conversation moderated by Paul Lowe, curators Alison Nordström and Hilary Roberts draw upon their vast professional experience to consider how archives are created, what is involved in maintaining them for future generations, and issues associated with their access and exploitation. Preserving images and preserving objects. Stages of archive preservation and management (short, medium, long term) Past versus present practice (format issues, accountability, ethics, due diligence) Roles of the photographer, the photographer’s representatives, museum, libraries and archives The acquisition process PhotoWings 1:08:26 Photographers and Archives Session 3: Accessing the Archive with Alison Nordström and Hilary Roberts In a VII Insider series of conversations moderated by Paul Lowe, curators Alison Nordström and Hilary Roberts draw upon their vast professional experience to consider how archives are created, what is involved in maintaining them for future generations, and issues associated with their exploitation. How will your photographs outlive you? How will they be seen? Who uses archives, why and how? What are the potential benefits? How do you balance access and preservation needs? How do you fund archives? Are they viable sources of revenue? What is the future of archives in the internet age? PhotoWings