Defying Distance: photographs by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin, 2005
18 Portraits in set
This series of portraits profiles the range of initiatives, and the visionary drive that have contributed to the development of the telecommunications industry in the United Kingdom. Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin have photographed some of the key figures who have played a significant part in the recent history of telecommunications including corporate stars, entrepreneurs, 'backroom boys,' academics, and regulators.
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 13 April 2005
NPG P1103
Sir (Francis) Christopher Buchan Bland
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 18 April 2005
NPG P1104
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 17 February 2005
NPG P1105
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 4 March 2005
NPG P1106
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 25 April 2005
NPG P1107
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 5 February 2005
NPG P1108
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 7 March 2005
NPG P1109
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 4 May 2005
NPG P1110
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 5 May 2005
NPG P1111
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 1 March 2005
NPG P1112
Sir Ernest Thomas ('Ernie') Harrison
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 22 April 2005
NPG P1113
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 8 March 2005
NPG P1114
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 28 April 2005
NPG P1115
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 7 February 2005
NPG P1116
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 21 April 2005
NPG P1117
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 19 April 2005
NPG P1118
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 26 April 2005
NPG P1119
by Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin
chromogenic print, 2 March 2005
NPG P1120