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Our Glasgow

An exhibition of photographs taken over the last three years by a group of young refugees, who have captured the city through the point of view of a newcomer.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Mon 17 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2999

Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Tue 18 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2999

Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 09:00 – 20:00

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2999

Part of Refugee Week Scotland.

  • 09:00 – 20:00
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

Padraig Timoney: Fontwell Helix Feely

A solo exhibition from the New York-based artist, featuring paintings, photography and object works, detailing his last 20 years of practice.

Raven Row, London E1

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7377 4300

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7377 4300

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7377 4300

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 22 more dates until 23 Jun

Patrice Terraz: Welcome On Board

A photographic survey documenting the living conditions of abandoned seafarers in the ports of Marseilles, Sete, Instanbul, Dakar and Algeciras.

Side Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 21 May

Free / 0191 232 2208

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0191 232 2208

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0191 232 2208

  • 11:00 – 19:00
…and 2 more dates until 25 May

Patrick And Tristram Fetherstonhaugh: Transplant

Contemporary photographic prints of blossom trees, exploring the cross-cultural relationship between London and Japan.

Margaret Street Gallery, London W1W

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7323 0140

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7323 0140

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7323 0140

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 2 more dates until 25 May

Peace Camp: The Exhibition

Marking the anniversary of the London 2012 Festival installation artwork by Deborah Warner, this display features a selection of images and poetry, celebrating the beauty of Britain's coastline and the love of poetic language.

The Poetry Cafe, London WC2H

Mon 10 Jun

Free / 020 7420 9880

  • 11:00 – 23:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 020 7420 9880

  • 11:00 – 23:00

Wed 12 Jun

Free / 020 7420 9880

  • 11:00 – 23:00
…and 41 more dates until 30 Jul back to top

Pete Carr: Leaves

Photographic portraits of the staff and customers of the independent teashop, exploring the notion of community.

Leaf On Bold Street, Liverpool

Tue 21 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 09:00 – 00:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 09:00 – 00:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 09:00 – 00:00
…and 23 more dates until 15 Jun

Peter Dibdin: Head Space

A series of portraits, by photographer Peter Dibdin, which focuses on headwear rather than the person wearing it.

O Street, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

Free / 0141 339 9070

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0141 339 9070

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0141 339 9070

  • 10:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 7 Jun

Peter Gillies: Roots

Work in various media on themes of cherry blossoms and trees.

Veneer Gallery, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

Free / 07799 638879

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 07799 638879

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 07799 638879

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 07799 638879

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Photography For Fashion And Advertising

Exhibition by second-year University Of Wales students, presenting creative responses to briefs set by national and international brands and corporations.

The Riverfront, Newport

Thu 23 May

Gallery & Basement

Free / 01633 656757

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Gallery & Basement

Free / 01633 656757

  • 11:00 – 19:00

Photography Workshop for Kids

Learn the tricks of the trade and develop new techniques to become a wildlife photographer.

Castle Semple Visitor Centre, Lochwinnoch

Sat 25 May

Free / 01505 842 882

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Sun 14 Jul

Free / 01505 842 882

  • 13:00 – 15:00
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Points Of Departure

Installations, videos, figurative collages, drawings and photography exploring the new perspectives that arise from states of liminality, by Palestinian and UK artists including Jumana Emil Abboud, Bashar Alhroub, Bisan Abu Eiseh, Jeremy Hutchison and Olivia Plender.

ICA, Central London

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 020 7930 3647

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 020 7930 3647

  • 11:00 – 21:00

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 020 7930 3647

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 20 more dates until 21 Jul

The Press Photographer's Year

Thought-provoking collection of images from 2011 and 2012. Featuring works by Glenda Ewart who creates facsimiles of infants for customers wishing to have a permanent memento of their child's early years.

National Theatre: Lyttelton, London SE1

Sat 6 Jul

Lyttelton Exhibition Space

Free / 020 7452 3000

  • 09:30 – 23:00

Sun 7 Jul

Lyttelton Exhibition Space

Free / 020 7452 3000

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Mon 8 Jul

Lyttelton Exhibition Space

Free / 020 7452 3000

  • 09:30 – 23:00
…and 54 more dates until 31 Aug

Lubomirov-Easton, London SE8

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Wed 3 Jul

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 4 Jul

Free

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 10 more dates until 20 Jul

Rachel MacLean: Over the Rainbow

A garish, day-glo video exploration of themes from children's TV, shot with green-screen and featuring MacLean herself as the only performer. This work is presented as part of the New Work Scotland Programme.

Collective Gallery, Edinburgh

Tue 21 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 26 May

RAF Photographer Of The Year

Photographs taken by serving personnel at work, rest and play.

Royal Air Force Museum, London NW9

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 8205 2266

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 8205 2266

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 8205 2266

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 342 more dates until 30 Apr 2014 back to top

Rankin: Alive In The Face Of Death

Photographic portraits of people with terminal illnesses, exploring the theme of mortality with the emphasis on the strength and vitality of the individual subjects.

Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Tue 21 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 108 more dates until 8 Sep

Rena Effendi: Liquid Land: Legacies Of Oil And Power

Thought-provoking photographic exhibition documenting the isolation and resilience of survivors living in the polluted shadow of Chernobyl, created by the award-winning Azerbaijani photographer.

Impressions Gallery, Bradford

Tue 21 May

Free / 0845 051 5882

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0845 051 5882

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0845 051 5882

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 22 more dates until 22 Jun

Robin Gillanders: Ten Men

Photographic portraits based on the theme of aging.

Baird Institute Museum, Cumnock

Thu 23 May

Free / 01290 427084

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 01290 427084

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sat 25 May

Free / 01290 427084

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Roger Ballen: Edge Of The Real

Black-and-white photography of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 028 9033 0920

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 028 9033 0920

  • 10:30 – 16:00

Tue 11 Jun

Free / 028 9033 0920

  • 10:30 – 17:30
…and 14 more dates until 29 Jun

Roger Creber Photography

Photographs of trees and woodland areas, using traditional and digital techniques.

Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton

Tue 21 May

Free / 023 8066 7683

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 023 8066 7683

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 023 8066 7683

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 2 more dates until 25 May back to top

Roger Hooper: Art In The Wild June 2013

Contemporary wildlife photography.

The Gallery @ Oxo, London SE1

Fri 14 Jun

Free / 020 7021 1686

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 020 7021 1686

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 020 7021 1686

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 21 more dates until 7 Jul

Royal Society Of Painters-Printmakers Annual Exhibition 2013

A showcase of portraiture paintings by established society members and new talent, such as the young Bulldog Bursary winner David Caldwell. Awards include the Ondaatje Prize and the De Laszlo Foundation Award.

Bankside Gallery, London SE1

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7928 7521

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7928 7521

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7928 7521

  • 11:00 – 18:00
…and 16 more dates until 8 Jun

Sage Vaughn And Michael Muller

Collaborative works created by the painter and photographer. Vaughn depicts dreamlike images of nature laid over Muller's underwater photographs of great white sharks.

The Outsiders, Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 21 May

Free / 0191 221 2560

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0191 221 2560

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0191 221 2560

  • 12:00 – 18:00
…and 17 more dates until 15 Jun

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

Tue 21 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 52 more dates until 14 Jul

Sarah Ainslie: Indian Photographers Captured

Portraits of Indian photographers in their own photography studios.

Rabley Drawing Centre, Marlborough

Tue 21 May

Free / 01672 511999

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 01672 511999

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 01672 511999

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 16 more dates until 21 Jun back to top