Download Hugh Turvey awarded Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society

10 September 2014
PRESS RELEASE
Hugh Turvey, BIR Artist in Residence, is awarded
Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society
On 9 September 2014, Hugh Turvey, BIR artist-in-residence, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship
from the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) which was presented at a ceremony at the Royal Society,
London. The prestigious award is in recognition of his work as an advocate for imaging innovation
and its role in the advancement of science and understanding.
The awards ceremony recognises achievements in the art and science of photography. They have
been made since 1878 with Fellowships introduced in 1895, the year X-ray was invented.
Hugh Turvey’s work fuses art and science, graphic design and pure photography. His groundbreaking
Xogram work has been used in many applications including marketing and advertising, TV and film.
It has also been featured in the RPS’s extraordinary Images for Science exhibition in 2011 and 2013,
is held in private and public collections around the world and has featured in numerous national and
international magazines.
Hugh Turvey is a pioneering creative practitioner for better healthcare environments and has
worked on large scale hospital projects in the UK, Germany and the USA. He is currently part of a
“communicative” art research team at University College Hospital, London, exploring creative ways
to improve patient experience.
Hugh Turvey said “The recognition that the Royal Photographic Society Honorary Fellowship brings
will allow me to engage a wider audience with science, challenge people 'to see beyond the expected'
and continue to encourage the aesthetic interpretation of technology driven imagery into the future."
Jacqueline Fowler, Chief Executive, said “We congratulate Hugh on this fantastic recognition of his
advocacy for imaging innovation and we are honoured that he so generously gives of his time to
work with our organisation.”
Hugh Turvey is an ambassador for the BIR and his work is used in BIR promotional materials, within
the BIR offices and has been exhibited at several BIR networking events.
You can see Hugh’s work at www.x-rayartist.com
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Image supplied (c) The Royal Photographic Society / Nick Scott Photography
Notes to Editors
About The British Institute of Radiology
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The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is an independent multidisciplinary organisation, and
a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology
and radiation oncology.
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The British Institute of Radiology is the oldest radiological society in the world.
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We strive to ensure that the potential of image science and radiation technology to prevent,
detect and combat disease is fully realised. We believe in the importance of research and
education, and we promote collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and understanding.
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To help fulfil our aims, we undertake a wide range of activities, including publishing, the
organisation of scientific meetings and conferences and the provision of library and
information services.
About the Royal Photographic Society
The Royal Photographic Society was founded in 1853, to promote the art and science of
photography, a mission it continues to this day. Membership of The Society is open to everyone
interested in photography, amateur or professional, artist or scientist. The Royal Photographic
Society is an educational charity with Royal Charter.
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Carole Cross
Communications Manager
48-50 St John Street
London EC1M 4DG
Tel. 020 3668 2224 [email protected] www.bir.org.uk