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Award-winning photographer adds new portraits to Ipswich exhibition

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Internationally renowned photographer John Ferguson has unveiled a new series of portraits celebrating female artists from Suffolk at his exhibition in Christchurch Mansion.

Why it matters: The new 'Suffolk Creatives' collection addresses a gap in documenting the region's artistic talent, specifically highlighting the contributions of female artists who have previously lacked collective representation.

Dide by John Ferguson
DideJohn FergusonJohn Ferguson

The big picture: Ferguson's exhibition, 'An Eye For Life', has been running since last summer at the Wolsey Art Gallery. The exhibition spans his 25-year career, featuring photographs of global celebrities, including David Bowie, Oasis and Dolly Parton, alongside local projects such as the Ipswich Banger Racers series.

What they're saying: "The exhibition has proved incredibly popular with visitors," says Councillor Carole Jones, Ipswich Borough Council's Portfolio Holder for Planning and Museums. "These images tell stories of people's lives - challenging the viewer and changing perceptions of identity and portraiture, yet they are approachable and intimate too."

Edwina and Sahara by John Ferguson
Edwina and SaharaJohn FergusonJohn Ferguson

Who's featured: The new portraits showcase 11 female artists, including:

  • Dide: Award-winning multi-disciplinary artist and composer

  • Jennifer Hall: Artist, sculptor and printmaker

  • Juliet Gilkes Romero: Award-winning playwright and journalist

  • Hannah Debnam: Self-taught taxidermist

What's next: The public can meet Ferguson at a drop-in event on Saturday, 25 January, from 14:00 to 15:30 at the Wolsey Art Gallery.

The bottom line: The exhibition, which is free to enter, will continue at Christchurch Mansion's Wolsey Art Gallery until 27 April 2025, featuring both the new 'Suffolk Creatives' series and Ferguson's retrospective work.

An Eye For Life: Photography by John Ferguson

Celebrating themes of portraiture, identity and home, this exhibition will bring works by Ipswich-based photographer John Ferguson to the Wolsey Art Gallery.

  • Performing & Visual Arts
  • Multiple dates
  • 10:00-16:00
  • Every day
Photo a black lady in a sunflower field by John Ferguson
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Town Women cruise to 3-1 victory over Plymouth in front of record crowd

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More than 10,800 fans came to Portman Road to watch Ipswich Town Women defeat Plymouth Argyle 3-1 on Sunday.

The first half: Town made a perfect start when Lucy O'Brien pounced on a rebound in just the second minute after Plymouth goalkeeper Lily Felgate failed to deal with Natasha Thomas' low cross.

Town caused trouble down both wings throughout the game
Town caused trouble down both wings throughout the gameSophie DebenhamSophsinfocus

Thomas doubled the advantage in the 25th minute, powering home a header from Sophie Peskett's cross on the right.

The Blues continued to dominate throughout the first half, with Megan Wearing nearly adding a third when her looping header from an O'Brien corner struck the crossbar.

Town goalkeeper Natalia Negri wasn't required to make a save in the first half, highlighting Town's dominance.

The second half: Peskett, a constant threat down the right, extended Town's lead in the 57th minute, turning home the rebound after Felgate could only parry Ella Rutherford's fierce strike.

Peskett scoring for Ipswich Town vs Plymouth
Peskett scoring for Ipswich Town vs PlymouthSophie DebenhamSophsinfocus

The Blues could have scored more, with Maisy Barker setting up Peskett in the 72nd minute only for the winger's effort to be tipped onto the post.

Plymouth's afternoon worsened when Panagiota Papaioannou received a second yellow card in the 80th minute for a foul on Ruby Seaby, reducing the visitors to 10 players.

The Pilgrims did manage a consolation goal two minutes later when Charlotte Whitmore intercepted a loose pass from Negri and coolly finished into an empty net from outside the box.

Crowds getting autographs from town player Ruby Seaby
Ruby Seaby signing autographs with fansSophie DebenhamIpswich.co.uk

What's next: Town Women, now top of the league as they chase promotion, return to action at the Martello Ground against Gwalia United on Sunday, 30 March.

The bottom line: Ipswich were a class above their opponents, creating numerous chances from both wings throughout the match and could have scored considerably more than their three goals in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.

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