Snap Happy! How Children Became Photographers

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Snap Happy! How Children Became Photographers

14 October 202621 February 2027

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An archival survey tracing how photography evolved from an elite pastime into a beloved hobby for children, from post-war clubs to advertising and toys.

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Do you remember your first camera? Or the first photograph you took? Snap Happy! explores the history of children as photographers. From post-war camera clubs to magazines and photobooks designed for young people, this exhibition traces photography's movement from elite pastime to accessible and popular hobby. Featuring archives of advertising, manuals, comics and toys, Snap Happy! shows how photography became more mainstream and much loved by younger generations. From snapshots of family,...

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