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Sander/Weegee Selections From The Side Photographic Collection
Iconic images by two influential 20th-century photographers August Sander and Weegee, including portraits of German society during the 1920s and 30s, and photographs revealing the darker side of New York in the 1930s and 40s.
The Bluecoat, Liverpool
Thu 23 May
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 10:00 – 18:00
Saxa Arts and Books Group Show
Group show by international artists represented by Glasgow-based Saxa. Featured artists include Aiste Ramunaite, Anna Paola Guerra, Anthony Cudahy, Carmen Nácher Rodríguez, Christine Jones, Daniele Pilenga, Hervé Sévéno, Inger Zivana Torvund, Lúa Ocaña Ruibal, Maria Sturm, Masha Krasnova Shabæva, Mem Zepper and Raúl Pérez.
The Lighthouse, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 10:30 – 17:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0141 276 5360
- 12:00 – 17:00
Shots
Digital photography from HND students at Edinburgh College's Granton Campus.
Art's Complex, Edinburgh
Thu 23 May
Free / 0131 661 1924
- 12:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0131 661 1924
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0131 661 1924
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sun 26 May
Free / 0131 661 1924
- 12:00 – 20:00
Street Photography
Work by by HNC student photographers from Edinburgh College.
Woodland Creatures, Edinbugh
Thu 23 May
Free / 07908 649298
- 12:00 – 13:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 07908 649298
- 12:00 – 13:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 07908 649298
- 12:00 – 13:00
Whisper of the Stars
Photographs of traditional life in Arctic Russia by Bryan Alexander.
The Fair Maid's House, Perth
Thu 23 May
Free (donations welcome)
- 12:30 – 16:00
Fri 24 May
Free (donations welcome)
- 12:30 – 16:00
Sat 25 May
Free (donations welcome)
- 12:30 – 16:00
Wylye Valley Art Trail
Festival of visual art held in 86 venues across south and west Wiltshire.
Various Venues: Wiltshire, Warminster
Sat 25 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Sun 26 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Mon 27 May
Free
- 10:30 – 17:30
Younes Rahmoun: Darra
Photographic exhibition of simple everyday materials such as chocolate wrappers, worn blankets and electric cable which are transformed into works of spiritual meaning by the Moroccan artist.
Tiwani Contemporary, London W1W
Thu 23 May
Free / 020 7631 3808
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 7631 3808
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 7631 3808
- 12:00 – 17:00
Adam Heiss & Martene Rourke: Network Traces
Photographs documenting railway lines that have either been abandoned or put to an alternative use, exploring the changing urban landscape.
Cornerhouse, Manchester
Thu 30 May
Cafe/Bar
Free / 0161 200 1500
- 12:00 – 20:00
Fri 31 May
Cafe/Bar
Free / 0161 200 1500
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sat 1 Jun
Cafe/Bar
Free / 0161 200 1500
- 12:00 – 20:00
Adam Lee: Identity Documents
Large-scale photographic prints of bookcases, exploring the links between identity and possessions. Also includes the participatory project Translations, in which refugees and asylum seekers created masks in response to the experience of living in Liverpool, which were photographed around the city.
The Bluecoat, Liverpool
Thu 23 May
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 0151 242 1133
- 10:00 – 18:00
Alec Cobbe: Designer, Collector, Connoisseur
Photographs and drawings from the archives of one of the key figures in the field of historic painting collections and interiors.
Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7
Wed 18 Dec
Room 74
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 10:00 – 17:45
Thu 19 Dec
Room 74
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 10:00 – 17:45
Fri 20 Dec
Room 74
Free / 020 7942 2000
- 10:00 – 22:00
Alicia Bruce: Encore
Portrait photographs of musicians from the former mining community Blaenavon, in the south Wales Valleys. Inspired by historic portraits in the National Museum of Cardiff collection, the images highlight the individuality of the sitters.
Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff
Thu 23 May
Linbury Gallery
Free / 0209 20 34 1667
- 10:00 – 17:00
Fri 24 May
Linbury Gallery
Free / 0209 20 34 1667
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 25 May
Linbury Gallery
Free / 0209 20 34 1667
- 10:00 – 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
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
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
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
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
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
Bert Hardy: Centenary Exhibition
A retrospective of the work of the photo-journalist, who worked for the Picture Post, featuring images of the second world war and the post-war experiences of ordinary people. Among the display are Gorbals Boys from 1948 and Holiday Camp, Yorkshire from 1953.
The Photographers' Gallery, London W1F
Thu 23 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Sun 26 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 11:30 – 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
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




