Sophie Green's 'Tangerine Dreams' at Martin Parr Foundation

Sophie Green's exhibition 'Tangerine Dreams' opens at the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol, running until 6 September. The show presents over a decade of Green's photography documenting British subcultures and communal rituals, including banger racing, Traveller horse fairs, Aladura Spiritualist African Church congregations, and seaside scenes. Green's work challenges stereotypes of British identity and highlights communities at the margins. The exhibition coincides with the closure of over 1,243 council-run youth centres between 2010 and 2023, and 13,000 high street shops closing in 2024, underscoring the erasure of communal spaces. Green emphasizes the collaborative nature of her practice, built on sustained trust and presence. She also discusses her ongoing project on funerals across the UK, including Martin Parr's funeral earlier this year, exploring how ritual shapes mourning. The title 'Tangerine Dreams' reflects the warmth, optimism, and spectacle in her images. The exhibition is curated by the Martin Parr Foundation.