🇪🇺 PEEP BOX - Sweden & Denmark (EU)
The success of Peep Box in Skegness led to its European tour in 2011, including exhibitions in: Dunkers Kulturhus, Helsingborg, Sweden and Culture Yard, Helsingør, Denmark as part of Passage Festival 2011
Peep Box at Dunkers Kulturhus, Helsingborg, Sweden
Overview
In 2011, John Byford’s Peep Box was selected for the prestigious Passage Festival, making appearances at both Dunkers Kulturhus in Helsingborg, Sweden, and the Culture Yard in Helsingør, Denmark. Presented between the two cities, the installation explored shared coastal identity, community spirit and human connection.
The Installation
The EU edition of Peep Box featured 42 images captured in a single weekend during John’s visit to the twin cities. Through a series of tiny peepholes, viewers discovered a visual dialogue between Helsingborg and Helsingør. The hexagonal structure invited viewers to engage intimately with the work, rewarding curiosity with unexpected insight, showcasing scenes of breathtaking beauty along with moments of humour, humanity and glimpses of tragedy, celebration, and everyday life.
Artistic Vision
Byford’s hallmark is the combination of technical precision with creative intuition. Peep Box reflects a deep respect for the people and places he photographs with a desire to capture both the grand and the fleeting. His goal remains consistent: to share his passion for photography and tell stories that resonate across cultures.
Passage Festival 2011
The Passage Festival brings together artists from across Europe, celebrating boundary-crossing creativity between Sweden and Denmark. Peep Box added a fresh dimension to the programme, drawing in audiences of all ages.
Its presence highlighted the cultural bridge between the two coastal cities — a theme perfectly suited to Byford’s dual-city imagery.
Origins
Peep Box first debuted in 2010 at the SO Festival in Skegness, England, before travelling to Scandinavia the following year. > Peep Box UK
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SO Festival
