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Alison Milner And Steve Speller: Inspirational Objects: Nature As Designer
Photographs inspired by the patterns and forms of natural and man-made objects.
Pump House Gallery, London SW11
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7350 0523
- 11:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7350 0523
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7350 0523
- 11:00 – 17:00
Alistair Cowin & New College: Eye Wonder
Contemporary fashion photography.
Artrix, Bromsgrove
Thu 23 May
Free / 01527 577330
- 10:00 – 16:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 01527 577330
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 01527 577330
- 10:00 – 16:00
Andre Kertesz: Truth And Distortion, Master Prints From A Private Collection
A display which is divided into two halves, featuring still lifes, autobiographical images, nudes and locations, by the late Hungarian-born photographer. Works include Mondrian's Pipe and Glasses from 1926, and images from the Distortion series which commenced in the early 1930s.
Atlas, London W1U
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7224 4192
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7224 4192
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7224 4192
- 11:00 – 17:00
Andreas Eriksson: Coincidental Mapping
First solo exhibition in the UK of work by the Swedish artist.
Stephen Friedman Gallery, London W1S
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7494 1434
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7494 1434
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7494 1434
- 11:00 – 17:00
Andreas Sterzing
Contemporary photographs by the artist.
Millinery Works, London N1
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7359 2019
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7359 2019
- 11:00 – 18:00
Andy & Helen Holt: Shugborough Kingfishers
Contemporary photographs depicting the landscape and wildlife of Shugborough, created by the husband and wife team.
Shugborough Estate, Stafford
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £15, child £9, family £37.50 / 01889 881388
- 13:00 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free, plus admission £15, child £9, family £37.50 / 01889 881388
- 13:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free, plus admission £15, child £9, family £37.50 / 01889 881388
- 13:00 – 17:00
Andy Rouse: Wild At Heart
Photographs featuring the artist's latest African and Arctic material, plus some special guest animals from the UK.
The Lights, Andover
Wed 27 Nov
£13–£16 / 01264 368368
- 20:00
Ângela Ferreira: Political Cameras
For her first solo exhibition in a public gallery in the UK, Ângela Ferreira presents her renowned project Political Cameras (For Mozambique series) from 2011 alongside a new commission which will reference the legacy of David Livingstone's life and work, and the relationship between Africa and Europe from colonial days…
Stills, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0131 622 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 622 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 622 6200
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Anirban Mitra: Stately Homes In The City Of Palaces
More than 400 photographs capturing the interiors and exteriors of 40 of Calcutta's palaces and Palladian mansions built during the 19th and early-20th centuries.
The Nehru Centre, London W1K
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7491 3567
- 10:00 – 13:30
- 14:30 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7491 3567
- 10:00 – 13:30
- 14:30 – 18:00
Anja Niemi: Starlets
Contemporary photographs combining the self-portrait with the idea of the staged narrative. The images are like film stills or movie posters, with the artist cast as the lead character.
The Little Black Gallery, London SW10
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 020 7349 9332
- 11:00 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 18:00
Wed 5 Jun
Free / 020 7349 9332
- 11:00 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 18:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 020 7349 9332
- 11:00 – 13:00
- 14:00 – 18:00
Anne Purkiss: Studio Sittings: Photographing Royal Academicians
Photographs of Royal Academicians in their studios, including Dame Elizabeth Frink, Antony Gormley, Sir Anthony Caro and Sir Peter Blake, taken by the portrait photographer over a 25-year period, as well as images of the 19th-century sculptor Frederic, Lord Leighton and his RA peers.
Leighton House Museum, London W14
Thu 23 May
£5 entry to museum and exhibition; £2.50 NT Members (£3) / 020 7602 3316
- 10:00 – 17:30
Fri 24 May
£5 entry to museum and exhibition; £2.50 NT Members (£3) / 020 7602 3316
- 10:00 – 17:30
Sat 25 May
£5 entry to museum and exhibition; £2.50 NT Members (£3) / 020 7602 3316
- 10:00 – 17:30
Arrangements In Black And Grey: Black And White Photography In The 21st Century
Photography by Trevor Ashby, Mark Voce, Katie Cooke, Anthony Jones, Deborah Parkin and Nettie Edwards.
National Trust: Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum And Village, Lacock, Chippenham
Thu 23 May
Fox Talbot Museum
Free, plus admission £10.80, child £5.40, family £27 / 01249 730141
- 10:30 – 17:30
Fri 24 May
Fox Talbot Museum
Free, plus admission £10.80, child £5.40, family £27 / 01249 730141
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sat 25 May
Fox Talbot Museum
Free, plus admission £10.80, child £5.40, family £27 / 01249 730141
- 10:30 – 17:30
The Art of Humour
An exploration of the darkly funny in visual art, drawing lines from Hieronymus Bosch's absurdist depictions of hell in the 15th century to more familiar, contemporary examples like the eerie sculptures of the Sharmaka Kinetic Theatre in Glasgow. In addition to the Sharmaka's creator, Eduard Bersudsky, other artists on…
Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly
Thu 23 May
Free / 01463 783230
- 11:00 – 17:15
Fri 24 May
Free / 01463 783230
- 11:00 – 17:15
Sat 25 May
Free / 01463 783230
- 11:00 – 17:15
The Art Of Nostalgia
Paintings and photographs depicting the everyday lives of the people of Britain in times gone-by. A variety of artists, both contemporary and older, capture how the population spent their leisure time, including visits to the cinema, a trip on a steam train, a holiday by the sea or eating fish and chips out of newspaper.
Brief Encounter Tea Rooms, Carnforth Station
Thu 23 May
Bateman Gallery
Phone for prices / 01542 735165
- 10:00 – 16:00
Fri 24 May
Bateman Gallery
Phone for prices / 01542 735165
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 25 May
Bateman Gallery
Phone for prices / 01542 735165
- 10:00 – 16:00
Art on the Street
Over 100 artists offer their work for sale in Maidenhead town centre.
Maidenhead Town Centre
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 07749 407533
- 10:00 – 17:00
Astound 2013
Showcase of work by students from Leek School of Art.
Nicholson Institute, Leek
Sat 25 May
Free / 03456 053010
- 10:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 03456 053010
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 03456 053010
- 10:00 – 16:00
Barry Cawston: Storyville
Photographs exploring the common visual patterns of the world's urban landscapes and the stories told by their inhabitants.
James Freeman Gallery, London N1
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7226 3300
- 11:00 – 18:30
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7226 3300
- 11:00 – 18:30
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7226 3300
- 11:00 – 18:30
A Beautiful Death
Paintings, photographs and sculpture exploring the transient nature of life, by artists including Simon Ledson, Lucy Willow, John Clark, Hannah Lewis Davies, Sherrod Barnes-Gifford, Claire Jackson and Nigel Oddy.
View Art Gallery, Bristol
Thu 23 May
Free / 07787 152310
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 07787 152310
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 07787 152310
- 11:00 – 18:00
Best Of British
Photographic images taken by the collective's seven photographers and celebrating everything good about our fair Isles.
Beyond The Image Gallery, Eye
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 01508 480477
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 01508 480477
- 11:00 – 16:00
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 01508 480477
- 11:00 – 16:00
Beyond Our Walls
Startling photographic images from outdoor arts events in Morecambe, Lancaster and across the Lune Valley created by the Lancaster Arts partners, including Light Up Lancaster, A Phoenix from the Ashes, the Kite Festival, and the Lancashire Witches 400 project.
The Dukes, Lancaster
Sat 1 Jun
Gallery
Free / 01524 598500
- 10:00 – 20:00
Big Bear Records
Photographs from the archives of the long-established independent recording company, celebrating its 45th anniversary, featuring images of bands and singers from the 1960s such as The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Move, The Moody Blues, Chuck Berry and Marianne Faithfull.
Solihull Arts Complex
Thu 23 May
G2 Gallery
Free / 0121 704 6962
- 09:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
G2 Gallery
Free / 0121 704 6962
- 09:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
G2 Gallery
Free / 0121 704 6962
- 09:00 – 17:00
The BIG Brighton Fringe Fair
A BIG fair with a twist, complementing the Artists Open Houses. Over 40 stalls under one roof. Past and present students from the University’s Art School will be exhibiting and selling their unique work alongside local inspirational artists and designers. An eclectic mix of student and professional artwork will be on…
Sallis Benney Theatre, University Of Brighton
Sun 26 May
Blitz: WWII In London
Monochrome photographs capturing the horror and aftermath of the Blitz bombings during 1940s London. Depicting civilians salvaging possessions from the rubble of their homes to take refuge in the city's underground stations.
Daniel Blau, London N1
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 7831 7998
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 020 7831 7998
- 11:00 – 18:00
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 020 7831 7998
- 11:00 – 18:00
Blumenfeld Studio: New York, 1941-1960
Around 100 colour images of Berlin-born portrait and fashion photographer Erwin Blumenfeld's work, which chart the history of his studio at 222 Central Park South in New York.
Somerset House, London WC2R
Thu 23 May
East Wing Galleries
Free / 020 7845 4600
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
East Wing Galleries
Free / 020 7845 4600
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
East Wing Galleries
Free / 020 7845 4600
- 10:00 – 18:00
The British Music Experience
Photography, film, installations and iconic memorabilia telling the story of the development of popular music in Britain.
O2 Bubble, London SE10
Thu 23 May
£12 (£8; Children £6) / 0871 220 0260
- 11:00 – 19:30
Fri 24 May
£12 (£8; Children £6) / 0871 220 0260
- 11:00 – 19:30
Sat 25 May
£12 (£8; Children £6) / 0871 220 0260
- 11:00 – 19:30


