Polly Braden's 'Against the Tide' documents coastal youth in England

Arnolfini in Bristol presents 'Against the Tide', a documentary photography exhibition by Polly Braden. Created in collaboration with young people from deprived coastal areas of England, the project is part of The Guardian's Seascape series, developed with journalist Lisa Bachelor. Over a year, Braden and Bachelor visited coastal locations, engaging youth about their lives and aspirations. The exhibition offers a nuanced view beyond negative stereotypes, highlighting hidden hope. Braden is known for intimate, long-term collaborations focusing on overlooked communities and social issues.