BROAD Street Mall is hosting Sanctuary, a photo exhibition by photographer George Bull, this month.
The collection offers an intimate and humanising perspective on the lives of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants living in the UK today.
Sanctuary explores the realities faced by new arrivals housed in refugee “hotels” – environments often defined by strict restrictions on movement, diet, and everyday comforts.
Through a collaborative creative process, George Bull has crafted a series of deeply personal images that contrast the challenging surroundings, presenting a sanctuary – a safe, dignified space that affirms the humanity of often misrepresented or marginalised people.
It stems from George Bull’s final MA Photography submission at Falmouth University.
Over several months, he has worked closely with displaced people to document moments of community, resilience, and hope that exist beyond the isolation and political noise surrounding them in the media.
Photographs are accompanied by quotes drawn from interviews with residents of refugee hotels.
To protect their safety, these individuals remain anonymous, but their stories invite viewers to reflect on and reconsider how refugees are treated and understood.
The collection is available to view on the first floor of Broad Street Mall until Saturday, August 23.
It is free to visit and open to the public during the mall’s regular opening hours.
Steven Connolly, Centre Manager at Broad Street Mall, commented: “We are proud to showcase George’s powerful work here at Broad Street Mall.
“Sanctuary is a moving and important exhibition that fosters empathy and understanding for people seeking safety and a fresh start in the UK.
“We encourage all our visitors to take the time to experience this thought-provoking display.”
George Bull, the photographer behind the exhibition, commented: “I’m delighted that Sanctuary is now on display at Broad Street Mall, a space where both the participants of the project and the local community can experience the work.
“Spaces of safety are important to everyone, and I hope these images affirm that Broad Street Mall is welcoming to all, regardless of background or origin.
He added: “My thanks go to Growing Solidarity and Resettlement, who believed in the project and supported its creation.
“Particular thanks goes to Steven Connolly and his team, who have been brilliant and supportive throughout the process.
“I hope everyone enjoys the work as much as I have enjoyed making it.”
