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Lightbox: Lamp Post Collective

Contemporary photographic works by the collective's five members, exploring the dialogue between art and environment.

The Brink, Liverpool

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 09:30 – 23:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 09:30 – 23:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 00:00
…and 50 more dates until 10 Aug

Lit From Within

Stories and photographs of British-born women of Pakistani and Indian lineage, exploring themes of identity, tradition and culture. Sister exhibition to While Dreams Sleep.

The John Rylands Library, Manchester

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0161 275 3751

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0161 275 3751

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0161 275 3751

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 2 more dates until 23 Jun

Liz Hingley: Spiritual Objects

Photographer Liz Hingley invited people in Glasgow to have their portrait taken in a studio with an object that held some spiritual meaning for them. In addition, they wrote a small caption for the resulting image to explain the significance of the object.

Trongate 103, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8380

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8380

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 276 8380

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 8 more dates until 30 Jun

Liz Hingley: Under Gods – Stories from the Soho Road

Photographic exhibition from award-winning young photographer who documented Soho Road in Birmingham, which is home to people from 90 different countries and numerous different religions including Catholic, Rastafari, Muslim, Sikh, Hare Krishna, Buddhist and evangelical Christian.

St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 276 1625

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 276 1625

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 276 1625

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 32 more dates until 28 Jul

London College Of Fashion

Works in various media by accessory and jewellery design, fashion photography, styling, journalism, broadcast media and public relations graduates.

Londonewcastle Project Space, E2

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 020 7534 1888

  • 12:00 – 19:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7534 1888

  • 12:00 – 19:00
  • 12:00 – 19:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 020 7534 1888

  • 12:00 – 19:00
  • 12:00 – 19:00
…and 10 more dates until 1 Jul back to top

Lucas Blalock

Digitally manipulated photographs, which explore the limits and inherent contradictions of the medium, forcing viewers to question conflicting realities.

White Cube Bermondsey, London SE1

Wed 19 Jun

North Gallery III

Free / 020 7930 5373

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

North Gallery III

Free / 020 7930 5373

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

North Gallery III

Free / 020 7930 5373

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 14 more dates until 7 Jul

Making It Up: Photographic Fictions

Historic and contemporary photographs exploring the authenticity of the image, featuring works by Gregory Crewdson, Duane Michals, Cindy Sherman, Julia Margaret Cameron, Clementina Lady Hawarden and Oscar Gustav Rejlander.

Victoria & Albert Museum, London SW7

Wed 19 Jun

Room 38A

Free / 020 7942 2000

  • 10:00 – 17:45

Thu 20 Jun

Room 38A

Free / 020 7942 2000

  • 10:00 – 17:45

Fri 21 Jun

Room 38A

Free / 020 7942 2000

  • 10:00 – 22:00
…and 202 more dates until 12 Jan 2014

Man Ray the Magic Man

Anthony Penrose is the son of noted surrealist Donald Penrose and American model-turned-photographer Lee Miller, and as such grew up in surrealist circles (before she met and married Penrose, Miller had been the lover and muse of Man Ray). Anthony Penrose has been working on the conservation and dissemination of his…

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 13 Aug

Hawthornden Lecture Theatre

Free / 0131 624 6200

Tickets available from Scottish National Gallery Information Desk.

  • 12:45 – 13:15

Man Ray's Women

Dr Dorothy Rowe of the University of Bristol looks at Man Ray's portraits of women in the context of the wider avant-garde world in which Ray and his subjects operated.

Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 6 Aug

Hawthornden Lecture Theatre

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 12:45 – 13:30

Marc Wilson: The Last Stand

Contemporary photographs taken by the Bath-based artist depicting landscapes. This series of images documents some of the last physical remnants of war in the 20th century in the UK and Northern Europe.

Royal Armouries - Fort Nelson, Fareham

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01329 233734

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01329 233734

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01329 233734

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 102 more dates until 1 Oct back to top

Margaret Smith: In My Father’s Eye

Colour photographs produced by the artist influenced by history, travel, culture and the collection of experience.

Y Tabernacle, Machynlleth

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01654 703355

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01654 703355

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01654 703355

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01654 703355

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Martha Haversham

Manipulated photographs exploring the psychological impact on children caused by professional classical ballet training.

New Hall Art Collection, Cambridge

Sun 17 Nov

Free / 01223 762100

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 18 Nov

Free / 01223 762100

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Tue 19 Nov

Free / 01223 762100

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 25 more dates until 14 Dec

Martin Parr & Tom Wood: Every Man And Woman Is A Star

Photographs from the seminal artists' Merseyside works of the late 1970s and early 1980s which forms part of the LOOK/13 Liverpool International Photography Festival.

Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 58 more dates until 18 Aug

Matthew Booth

The Toronto-born artist recreates everyday scenes then subtly alters the image, blurring the boundaries between straight and staged photography.

White Cube Bermondsey, London SE1

Wed 19 Jun

North Gallery II

Free / 020 7930 5373

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

North Gallery II

Free / 020 7930 5373

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

North Gallery II

Free / 020 7930 5373

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 14 more dates until 7 Jul

Mike Moore & Lee Craker: Iraq In Perspective

Images documenting the complex nature of modern conflict, by a British photojournalist and the United States Command Photographer in Iraq from 2008 to 2011.

Imperial War Museum, London SE1

Sat 19 Oct

Free / 020 7416 5000

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 20 Oct

Free / 020 7416 5000

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Mon 21 Oct

Free / 020 7416 5000

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 73 more dates until 5 Jan 2014 back to top

Mike Perry: Mor Plastig: Flip Flops And Shoes

Contemporary still-life photography documenting the plastic detritus that is deposited by the sea on the coastline of West Wales and beyond.

ICIA, Bath

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 01225 386777

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01225 386777

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 01225 386777

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 55 more dates until 6 Sep

Mina Ahmed: Positive Light

Photographs of the city like you've never seen it before, created by the local artist. Taken at night, the images explore the vibrancy and colour of the town.

Gallery Oldham

Sat 24 Aug

Free / 0161 770 4653

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 26 Aug

Free / 0161 770 4653

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 27 Aug

Free / 0161 770 4653

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 46 more dates until 19 Oct

Moyra Davey: Hangmen Of England

Photography exploring personal stories and everyday objects, featuring images from the ongoing Copperhead series, which focuses on the American one-cent coin, commenting on the global financial crisis.

Tate Liverpool

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:50

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:50

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:50
…and 107 more dates until 6 Oct

New Forest Photographers

Wildlife, landscape and fine art photography.

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Tue 2 Jul

Gallery

Free / 023 8066 7683

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Wed 3 Jul

Gallery

Free / 023 8066 7683

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Thu 4 Jul

Gallery

Free / 023 8066 7683

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 19 more dates until 26 Jul

The New Generation Show

The Compass Gallery's annual selection of work by new graduates from the four Scottish art school degree shows.

Compass Gallery, Glasgow

Sat 6 Jul

Free / 0141 221 6370

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Mon 8 Jul

Free / 0141 221 6370

  • 09:30 – 17:30

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 0141 221 6370

  • 09:30 – 17:30
…and 19 more dates until 31 Jul back to top

Nicholas Hawksmoor: Methodical Imaginings

Photographs of significant London churches designed by the architect during the 18th century, considering his architecture in relation to urbanism, including images by Helene Binet.

Somerset House, London WC2R

Wed 19 Jun

Terrace Rooms, South Wing

Free / 020 7845 4600

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

Terrace Rooms, South Wing

Free / 020 7845 4600

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

Terrace Rooms, South Wing

Free / 020 7845 4600

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 72 more dates until 1 Sep

Nick Danziger: Revisited

Photographs of women and children in eight countries across the world, taken in 2005 and again in 2010 during which the photographer retraced his steps. Commissioned by World Vision.

The Brindley, Runcorn

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 13 more dates until 6 Jul

Nicolai Howalt: Light Break

Danish artist interested in medical themes and changes in the human body explores the symbolic meaning and healing effect of light, in an exhibition inspired by the work of pioneering 19th century doctor Niels Finsen.

Edel Assanti, London SW1V

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0207 828 0660

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0207 828 0660

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0207 828 0660

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0207 828 0660

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Nicolai Howalt: Light Break

Semi-abstract photographic prints exploring the symbolic and therapeutic associations of light, inspired by research into light therapy undertaken by doctor and Nobel Laureate Niels Finsen during the 19th century.

Edel Assanti, London SW1V

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 07786 453544

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 07786 453544

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 07786 453544

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 07786 453544

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Northern Ireland: 30 Years Of Photography

A selection of influential shots which display new and experimental photographic practices from over 30 artists, including Claudio Hils, Victor Sloan, Hannah Starkey and John Duncan.

Belfast Exposed Gallery

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 028 9023 1606

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 028 9023 1606

  • 11:00 – 16:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 028 9023 1606

  • 11:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 6 Jul back to top