Visual art, Photography

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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
…and 16 more dates until 16 Jun

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
…and 12 more dates until 8 Jun

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
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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
…and 6 more dates until 2 Jun

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
…and 84 more dates until 27 Oct

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
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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
…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

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
…and 120 more dates until 22 Sep

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
…and 6 more dates until 1 Jun

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
…and 31 more dates until 25 Jun

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
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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
…and 4 more dates until 15 Jun

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
…and 10 more dates until 8 Jun

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
…and 31 more dates until 7 Jul

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
…and 36 more dates until 27 Oct

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
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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
…and 13 more dates until 10 Jun

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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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
…and 19 more dates until 29 Jun

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
…and 99 more dates until 1 Sep

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
…and 788 more dates until 1 Aug 2015 back to top