In response to the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike of 1984, the National Galleries of Scotland are holding an exhibition that looks at the history and lasting impact of coal through photographs and voices from Scottish mining communities.

As part of the exhibition, the work of two artists showcase generational shifts. In 1982, American photographer Milton Rogovin came to Scotland to photograph local miners, while more recently, artist Nicky Bird has updated Rogovin’s documentation of these communities by meeting with individuals and families connected with the original photographs.