Max Ferguson

Biography

Max Ferguson is a photographer, writer and curator with a practice that links memory, community and post-capitalist rave nostalgia. He is interested in how memories of place can induce dysphoria, often mining his memories and experiences as research. Max's work sits at the intersection of photography and literature and he is currently working on three long-term bodies of work: Whiplash Memorial, which is set against the backdrop of the Westway flyover in North Kensington; Turblunce, a cryptic travel project; and The Tower Block which is a collaborative project with his students recording the last students to study in LCC's famous tower block and the social cleansing of Elephant and Castle.

Max is the author of two photobooks: Whistling for Owls and Deadfall (both Oval Press). Alongside Cian Oba-Smith, he co-authored The Portrait Photographer’s Manual (Thames & Hudson). As well as being a practicing artist and researcher Max sits in a unique place in the creative industries. He is the Founder of Oval Press and Splash & Grab Magazine, and the Photo Editor of Granta Magazine. Max is a Senior Lecturer in photography at the London College of Communication and a regular visiting lecturer on various photography programmes across the UK. Previous experience includes five years as the Director of Photography of Port Magazine and several as a photo editor at the Financial Times Weekend Magazine.

Books:
Ferguson M – Deadfall, London, Oval Press
Oba Smith C and Ferguson M – The Portrait Photographer's Manual, London, Thames & Hudson
Ferson M – Whistling for Owls, London, Oval Press

Solo Exhibitions:
Whiplash Memorial – IC Visual Lab, Bristol
Deadfall – Village, Manchester
Deadfall – Photobook Cafe, London

Group Exhibitions
Figure.8 – Campbell Works, London
On Purpose – Serchia, Bristol

Exhibitions Curated
Dream States – 125 Shaftesbury Ave, London
Construction – Amp Studios, London
Splash & Grab – Mother, London

Catalogues Edited
2020 Jerwood/Photoworks Award Catalogue, London

Journals Edited
Issue 5 – Splash & Grab, London
Issue 4 – Splash & Grab, London
Issue 3 – Splash & Grab, London
Issue 2 – Splash & Grab, London
Issue 1 – Splash & Grab, London