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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
Mon 20 May
Free / 020 7224 4192
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 020 7224 4192
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 020 7224 4192
- 10:00 – 18:00
Passing Place
Work by Duncan of Jordanstone third year fine art students.
Old Ambulance Depot, Edinburgh
Thu 25 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Fri 26 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Sat 27 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Sun 28 Jul
Free / 07557 091170
- 18:30 – 22:30
Street Photography
Work by by HNC student photographers from Edinburgh College.
Woodland Creatures, Edinbugh
Mon 20 May
Free / 07908 649298
- 12:00 – 13:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 07908 649298
- 12:00 – 13:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 07908 649298
- 12:00 – 13:00
Alexander James: Intersection
A solo exhibition featuring a selection of images taken with subjects being submerged in specially-created giant water tanks. Recent subjects have included tropical butterflies and cut flowers.
The Gallery @ The Studio Building, London W11
Mon 20 May
Free / 07866 566040
- 10:00 – 20:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 07866 566040
- 10:00 – 20:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 07866 566040
- 10:00 – 20:00
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
It's All Around You
Exhibition by Scottish and international artists, curated by local artist Mark McGhee.
Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow
Mon 20 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0141 636 8550
- 10:00 – 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
Mon 20 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Print Sales
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Out of the Shadow: Women of Nineteenth Century Scotland
An exhibition looking at how women were depicted (not to mention which women were depicted) in the visual arts between the late 18th and early 20th centuries, from Newhaven fishwife Elizabeth Hall to ruler of the British Empire Queen Victoria. Also Mary Fairfax Somerville (1780–1872), an exceptionally intelligent science…
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Daniele Tamagni: Global Style Battles
A mid-career retrospective of music and fashion images by the Italian photographer, encompassing Africa and Cuba in addition to his homeland.
ArtEco Gallery, London SW18
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 8875 0110
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 25 May
Free / 020 8875 0110
- 11:00 – 18:00
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 8875 0110
- 11:00 – 18:00
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
Gabriel Orozco
Major exhibition of work by the Mexican artist, taking his painting The Eye of Go as a starting point, and featuring a series of large works on acetate which have never before been exhibited. Orozco is concerned not so much with what art should be but why it exists at all, and his practice never stands still – he'll cite…
Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Free / 0131 225 2383
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0131 225 2383
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 225 2383
Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Liz Tainsh: After Hitchcock
Images based on the themes of Hitchcock's films.
Cameo, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0871 902 5723
- 11:00 – 23:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0871 902 5723
- 11:00 – 23:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0871 902 5723
- 11:00 – 23:00
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
What Presence! The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos
Glasgow-born Harry Papadopolous was a staff photographer for Sounds magazine from 1979 to 1984, in which capacity he photographed countless post-punk icons from The Associates to the Birthday Party. This retrospective exhibition takes in his entire career.
McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum
Mon 20 May
Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200
Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 21 May
Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200
Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 22 May
Free Last entry is 15 minutes before gallery closing time. / 01382 307200
Take a step back in time and delve into the glamour and the grit of the 1980s post punk music scene when the photography of Harry Papdopoulos goes on show in Dundee in May.
What Presence: The Rock Photography of Harry Papadopoulos will offer visitors to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum a rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Scotland’s legendary music photographers. With more than 300 images on show, this exhibition showcases an impressive range of images from between 1979 and 1984; includes a staggering list of music greats and varies from the expected band portraits and live-action shots to include a number of more unique captures.
- 10:00 – 17:00
Britain From The Air
Touring exhibition of more than 100 remarkable aerial photographs of Britain, organised by the Royal Geographical Society (with the personal endorsement of amiable TV globetrotter Michael Palin, a former president of the RGS) and featuring 11 photographs of striking locations around Edinburgh. This open-air exhibition is…
Festival Square, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Times vary / Free
Caroline Kha: The Tourist
Contemporary photographic collages.
Dalla Rosa Gallery, London EC1R
Fri 7 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 17:00
Wed 12 Jun
Free
- 12:00 – 18:00
The Riverfront, Newport
Mon 20 May
Mezzanine
Free / 01633 656757
- 11:00 – 19:00
Tue 21 May
Mezzanine
Free / 01633 656757
- 11:00 – 19:00
Wed 22 May
Mezzanine
Free / 01633 656757
- 11:00 – 19:00
David Lloyd-Jones: Trains Of Mann
Photographs capturing the Manx railways and tramways by a photographer with 20 years of experience in the field.
Erin Arts Centre, Isle of Man
Wed 12 Jun
Free / 01624 832662
- 10:30 – 16:30
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 01624 832662
- 10:30 – 16:30
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 01624 832662
- 10:30 – 16:30
Deutsche Borse Photography Prize 2013
Photographs by shortlisted entrants Mishka Henner, Chris Killip, Cristina De Middel and artist duo Adam Broomberg & Oliver Chanarin, who compete for this year's £30,000 prize.
The Photographers' Gallery, London W1F
Mon 20 May
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0845 262 1618
- 10:00 – 18:00
Ego
Exhibition exploring the idea of the self-portrait, as executed by RSA members throughout the ages.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Mon 20 May
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Elin Hoyland: The Brothers
Award-winning black-and-white photographs taken by the Norwegian photographer. Depicting the daily life and intimate relationship of two siblings in an isolated spot in rural Norway.
Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff
Mon 20 May
Free / 0209 20 34 1667
- 09:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Free / 0209 20 34 1667
- 09:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Free / 0209 20 34 1667
- 09:00 – 18:00
The Glasgow School Of Art Degree Show
The annual degree shows for all graduating students from the departments of fine art, design, architecture and design, and a chance to spot the Turner prize winners of tomorrow, if past records are anything to go by.
Mackintosh Museum, Glasgow
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 0141 353 4500
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0141 353 4500
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0141 353 4500
- 10:00 – 21:00
Glasgow School of Art MFA Show
Graduation show for students on the GSA's Master of Fine Art programme.
Glue Factory, Glasgow
Thu 6 Jun
Free
Featured artists include Jennifer Bailey, Simon Buckley, Alexander Cahoon, Saejin Choi, Kai Qun Chun, Brandon Cramm, Allison Gibbs, George Gray, Choon Lin Joo, Darius Kowal, Gabriel Leung, Tessa Lynch, AJ Meadows, Jay Mosher, Stephen Murray, Thorgerdur Olafsdottir, Hardeep Pandhal, Steven Papadopoulos, Seth Orion, Schwaiger, Fraser Sim, Keeley Stitt, Cedric Tai, Lisa Ure, Weizi Xu.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free
Featured artists include Jennifer Bailey, Simon Buckley, Alexander Cahoon, Saejin Choi, Kai Qun Chun, Brandon Cramm, Allison Gibbs, George Gray, Choon Lin Joo, Darius Kowal, Gabriel Leung, Tessa Lynch, AJ Meadows, Jay Mosher, Stephen Murray, Thorgerdur Olafsdottir, Hardeep Pandhal, Steven Papadopoulos, Seth Orion, Schwaiger, Fraser Sim, Keeley Stitt, Cedric Tai, Lisa Ure, Weizi Xu.
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 8 Jun
Free
Featured artists include Jennifer Bailey, Simon Buckley, Alexander Cahoon, Saejin Choi, Kai Qun Chun, Brandon Cramm, Allison Gibbs, George Gray, Choon Lin Joo, Darius Kowal, Gabriel Leung, Tessa Lynch, AJ Meadows, Jay Mosher, Stephen Murray, Thorgerdur Olafsdottir, Hardeep Pandhal, Steven Papadopoulos, Seth Orion, Schwaiger, Fraser Sim, Keeley Stitt, Cedric Tai, Lisa Ure, Weizi Xu.
- 11:00 – 18:00
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
Mon 20 May
Lower Cafe Gallery
Free / 0845 874 3001
- 11:00 – 18:00
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
Mon 20 May
Gallery
Free / 020 7482 3867
- 11:00 – 18:00
Tue 21 May
Gallery
Free / 020 7482 3867
- 11:00 – 18:00
Wed 22 May
Gallery
Free / 020 7482 3867
- 11:00 – 18:00
