Ipswich Central is pleased to be working with world-renowned professional photographer and Ipswich resident John Ferguson to display a selection of inspiring prints around the town centre.
On Monday 20 October, twenty images with inspiring quotes were installed around the town centre as a display for everyone to see and enjoy as they walk around the town.
A further twenty images are now on display inside the former Boots unit in the Buttermarket Centre as a pop-up exhibition until Sunday 26 October 2025, when each will be signed by John and presented to Ipswich businesses and community groups.
An opening event for the ‘Inspiring Ipswich’ exhibition by John Ferguson took place on Tuesday 21 October at 12pm in the Buttermarket Centre with locally sourced drinks and food.
The opening event was an opportunity for invited guests to meet world-renowned photographer John Ferguson in person, and to hear from the artist himself about how difficult it was to select just 40 photographs for the ‘Inspiring Ipswich’ display, plus hear some amazing stories about where, when and why the photographs chosen are so special.
Lee Walker, CEO of Ipswich Central, said: “We are committed to embracing public art and showcasing local talent in a vibrant and engaging way, whilst also brightening a selection of long-standing vacant units.
“Thanks to John Ferguson for allowing us to display his wonderful photographs around Ipswich town centre to brighten the town and for Rebecca Bird, Manager of the Buttermarket Centre for allowing use of one of the vacant units to display more of his images as a pop-up exhibition.”
John Ferguson said at the opening event: “It’s a privilege to be working with Ipswich Central and showcasing my work both inside the Buttermarket Centre and outdoors in the towns’ shop windows. It’s a wonderful way to display my photographs to the general public in an engaging alternative way.”
John completed a Master’s in Fine Art Classics at the University of Suffolk and lives in Ipswich. He is proud to call Ipswich home and to be ‘Inspiring Ipswich’ with this exhibition. Find out more about the artist and his work at: www.johnfergusonphoto.com
Ipswich Central is the Business Improvement District (BID) team for the town centre supporting local businesses by leading initiatives that encourage footfall 0and showcase Ipswich as a vibrant, welcoming place for visitors and residents.
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