COVENTRY Cathedral will host a thought-provoking exhibition next month from the UK based charity Lepra.
Lepra, which has been running for nearly 100 years has supported communities affected by neglected tropical diseases such as leprosy.
To celebrate the charity’s centenary a free photographic exhibition, ‘A New Face for Leprosy’ which is touring the country will visit the cathedral from September 27 – 29.
The exhibition is a collection of images from photographer Tom Bradley, alongside interviews by leading leprologist Professor Diana Lockwood, as they travelled to Lepra’s projects in India and Bangladesh.
Typically, images of leprosy focus on extremities of disabilities, reinforcing misconceptions about the diesese.
‘A New Face for Leprosy’ seeks to challenge the myth and perception of leprosy by showing people affected by leprosy experiencing normal life, working and having a family.
Tom said: “I wanted to capture honest portraits…one of the foremost things was to photograph people as human beings before people affected by leprosy.
“Even if someone has a disability because of leprosy, the photos don’t always show that.
“Sometimes the people photographed were diagnosed early and have absolutely no problems, which is a very important part of the story.”
Visit: lepra.org.uk/events/detail/new-faces-of-leprosy to book free tickets.
