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Emily Haf

Landscape photographs produced by the Prague-based artist rendering a special quality of stillness in the images. Gentle distortion of colours along with fading furnishes the landscapes with a feeling of nostalgia.

Worcester Arts Workshop

Tue 21 May

Cellar Gallery

Free / 01905 25053

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Cellar Gallery

Free / 01905 25053

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Cellar Gallery

Free / 01905 25053

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 7 more dates until 1 Jun

EOY Project

An exhibition of contemporary photographs.

Leeds Gallery

Tue 21 May

Free / 0113 243 3266

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0113 243 3266

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0113 243 3266

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 14 more dates until 8 Jun

Erik Kessels: Album Beauty

Photographs celebrating the concept of the old photo-album using found photographs exploring themes of birth, death, marriage, happiness, family and friendship. Curated by Erik Kessels in collaboration with Foam Amsterdam.

QUAD, Derby

Tue 21 May

Gallery

Free / 01332 290606

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Gallery

Free / 01332 290606

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Gallery

Free / 01332 290606

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 3 more dates until 26 May

European Chronicles

Contemporary photographs documenting present-day life in Europe, through the stories of families and communities. Showcasing the work of Mindaugas Azusilis, David Barnes, Tina Carr and Annemarie Schone, John Duncan, Anna Kurpaska, Catrine Val and Arturas Valiaga among others.

The Cardiff Story

Tue 21 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 8 more dates until 31 May

Factory

Photographs by Ken Grant, Louis Quail, Kajal Nisha Patel and Moira Lovell, exploring current working conditions in Britain and also inspired by the manufacturing and industrial legacy.

Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2151

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2151

  • 12:00 – 17:00

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2151

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 16 more dates until 22 Jun back to top

Fenton Bailey & Mairi-Luise Tabbakh: Human Relations

Photographs of the female form, providing an insight into the relationship between photographer and muse.

Imitate Modern, London W1G

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7486 9927

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7486 9927

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7486 9927

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 7 more dates until 31 May

Fiona Bailey: 366: A Year On Instagram

Reality photography documenting the artist's life over the course of a year, exploring the urban lifestyle.

Artisan80, London NW10

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 8451 5235

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 8451 5235

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 8451 5235

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 13 more dates until 15 Jun

Focal Points: Art And Photography

Contemporary photography highlighting creative uses of the camera by artists including Jane and Louise Wilson, Donald Rodney, Sarah Lucas and Helen Chadwick.

Manchester Art Gallery

Tue 21 May

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0161 235 8888

  • 10:00 – 21:00
…and 10 more dates until 2 Jun

Focus: Album Beauty

Found photographs inspired by the fading era of the family photo album, responding to the rise of digital image storage media and methods. Curated by Erik Kessels and Foam Amsterdam.

QUAD, Derby

Tue 21 May

Free / 01332 290606

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 01332 290606

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 01332 290606

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 3 more dates until 26 May

Focus: Keith Arnatt: Sausages and Food

Photographs taken by the pioneering British conceptual artist as a way of documenting performative acts that question the status of art and the role and identity of the artist.

Tate Britain, London SW1P

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7887 8888

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 80 more dates until 11 Aug back to top

Forth Valley Open Studios

The open studios event in the Forth Valley includes almost 150 artists in 70 studios around Central Scotland.

Various Venues

Sat 8 Jun

Times vary / Free / 07711 285545

Sun 9 Jun

Times vary / Free / 07711 285545

Mon 10 Jun

Times vary / Free / 07711 285545

…and 6 more dates until 16 Jun

Forth Valley Open Studios: Showcase Exhibition

A selection of work from artists based in the Forth Valley, coinciding with the region's annual Open Studios event.

Pathfoot Building, Stirling

Sat 25 May

Free / 01786 473 171

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01786 473 171

  • 11:00 – 15:00

Mon 27 May

Free / 01786 473 171

  • 09:00 – 17:00
…and 65 more dates until 31 Jul

Foto Group

Contemporary photography by young people.

Exeter Phoenix

Tue 28 May

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Wed 29 May

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Thu 30 May

Free / 01392 667080

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 26 more dates until 29 Jun

Francis Goodman: Back in Focus

Striking monochrome photographs created by one of the most important photographers of the 20th century and celebrating the centenary of his birth. Including portraits of Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon and Noel Coward.

National Portrait Gallery, London WC2H

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7312 2463

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7312 2463

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7312 2463

  • 10:00 – 21:00
…and 164 more dates until 3 Nov

From Common Differences

Photographs exploring cultural and regional notions of identity, locality and community, by artists including Eva Bartussek, Holly Davey, Paul Duerinckx, John Paul Evans, Peter Finnemore, Muriel Gallan, Hamish Gane, Humberto Gatica and Anna Kurpaska.

St David's Hall, Cardiff

Tue 21 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 7 more dates until 31 May back to top

Function IV: Portraiture

Images by photography students from the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, responding to portraits from the collection and portraiture in a more general sense.

The Barber Institute Of Fine Arts, University Of Birmingham

Fri 6 Sep

Lady Barber Gallery

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 7 Sep

Lady Barber Gallery

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 8 Sep

Lady Barber Gallery

Free / 0121 414 7333

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 77 more dates until 24 Nov

Funny on Art

Contemporary artists present images of comedians.

The Mall Howgate, Falkirk

Tue 21 May

Times vary / Free / 01324 631 985

Part of Funny in Falkirk.

Wed 22 May

Times vary / Free / 01324 631 985

Part of Funny in Falkirk.

Thu 23 May

Times vary / Free / 01324 631 985

Part of Funny in Falkirk.

…and 63 more dates until 25 Jul

Futureproof

Annual exhibition showcasing emerging photographers graduating from Scotland's art schools.

Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2151

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2151

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0141 552 2151

  • 12:00 – 17:00
…and 23 more dates until 27 Jul

Ganet

Contemporary sculpture, time-based media, textiles, photography, printmaking, drawing and painting created by members of the art group based in Gloucestershire.

Guildhall, Gloucester

Mon 20 May

Gallery

Free / 01452 503050

  • 09:00 – 21:00

Tue 21 May

Gallery

Free / 01452 503050

  • 09:00 – 21:00

Wed 22 May

Gallery

Free / 01452 503050

  • 09:00 – 21:00
…and 8 more dates until 31 May

George Osodi: Oil Boom, Delta Burns: Photographs

Photographs documenting the harsh reality of everyday life along the Niger Delta.

International Slavery Museum, Liverpool

Tue 21 May

Free / 0151 478 4499

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0151 478 4499

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0151 478 4499

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 10 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

Graham Miller and Down's Syndrome Scotland: 6% (Down's Syndrome My Photographs Their Words)

Documentary photography project created by photographer Miller over two years, in collaboration with Down's Syndrome Scotland.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

Lower Cafe Gallery

Free / 0845 874 3001

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Lower Cafe Gallery

Free / 0845 874 3001

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Graham Nash: Life On The Road

A display of rock 'n' roll portraits taken between 1969 and 2003, by the founding member of Crosby, Stills and Nash, activist and photographer. Images include still lifes, landscapes, self-portraits and street photographs, of the likes of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and more.

Proud Camden, London NW1

Tue 21 May

Gallery

Free / 020 7482 3867

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Gallery

Free / 020 7482 3867

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Gallery

Free / 020 7482 3867

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 3 more dates until 26 May

Greg Lucas: The Blog Papers

Photographs and texts from the artist's blog, exploring how online content shapes our lives.

MAC (Midlands Arts Centre), Birmingham

Mon 20 May

Arena Gallery

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 09:00 – 23:00

Tue 21 May

Arena Gallery

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 09:00 – 23:00

Wed 22 May

Arena Gallery

Free / 0121 446 3232

  • 09:00 – 23:00
…and 32 more dates until 23 Jun

GSA MLitt Fine Art Practice Exhibition

Exhibition showcasing the work of GSA students who have taken part in the newly established MLitt programme in Fine Art Practice.

Glasgow Print Studio

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 552 0704

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 552 0704

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 552 0704

  • 10:00 – 17:30
…and 27 more dates until 23 Jun

Gwon Osang: Postmodern Times

Contemporary sculptures and images consisting of three series, Deodorant Type, The Flat and The Sculpture, from the South Korean-born artist.

HADA Contemporary, London E2

Wed 22 May

Free / 07435 789 412

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 07435 789 412

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 07435 789 412

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 5 more dates until 31 May back to top