This weekend, Visual art, Photography

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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

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

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 07866 566040

  • 10:00 – 20:00

Street Photography

Work by by HNC student photographers from Edinburgh College.

Woodland Creatures, Edinbugh

Sat 25 May

Free / 07908 649298

  • 12:00 – 13:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 07908 649298

  • 12:00 – 13:00

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Rodney Graham

Large-scale, mise-en-scenes light-boxes inspired by forgotten and overlooked moments from literature, music, film and art history, which the artist has adapted to accommodate his own observations.

Lisson Gallery, London NW1

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7724 3713

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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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

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7224 4192

  • 11:00 – 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

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 0845 262 1618

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0845 262 1618

  • 11:30 – 18:00

The Girdleness Outfall Scheme

A display of original photographs documenting the engineering project to provide sanitation to the city of Aberdeen in the early 20th century.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Sat 25 May

Free / 01224 337700

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 01224 337700

  • 12:00 – 15:00

It's All Around You

Exhibition by Scottish and international artists, curated by local artist Mark McGhee.

Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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Jewish Artists In Yorkshire

A variety of works celebrating 150 years of the Leeds Jewish community. Containing pieces from the Jewish artists in the University of Leeds Art Collection, including works by Jacob Kramer, Philip Naviasky, Willy Tirr, Lydia Bauman, Gillian Singer and Judith Tucker.

Leeds University

Sat 25 May

Free / 0113 343 2778

  • 10:00 – 17:00

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 01654 703355

  • 10:00 – 16:00

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

Sat 25 May

East Wing Galleries

Free / 020 7845 4600

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

East Wing Galleries

Free / 020 7845 4600

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Cairo to Constantinople: Early Photographs of the Middle East

Photographs of the Middle East taken by royal photographer Francis Bedford, who accompanied the then-Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) on an educational tour of the region in 1862. The royal party travelled through Egypt and the Biblical lands, then known as the Levant, later as Palestine and now as Israel, and almost as…

The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Included in admission / 0131 556 5100

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Included in admission / 0131 556 5100

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Charles Freger: The Wild And The Wise

Individual and collective photographic portraits by the French artist, exploring the notion of authenticity in relation to the image and its cultural and historical associations.

Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool

Sat 25 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sun 26 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:30 – 17:30
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Edinburgh Napier University Degree Show

The Edinburgh Napier Degree Show is an annual showcase of the creative talent of new and emerging designers, photographers, film makers, art directors, advertising directors, journalists, creative writers, television programme makers, and actors.

Edinburgh Napier University

Sat 25 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 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

Sat 25 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 09:00 – 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

Garry Fabian Miller: The Middle Place

Early and recent work by renowned fine art photographer.

Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Harry Goodwin: My Generation: The Glory Years Of British Rock

Top Of The Pops was launched by the BBC on New Year's Day in 1964, and went on to become the longest running TV show in British history. On that night The Rolling Stones were the opening band, the photographer was Harry Goodwin. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s the show featured a host of singers and stars and set many…

The Lowry, Salford

Sat 25 May

Free / 0843 208 6000

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0843 208 6000

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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Images of a Green Planet: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

A selection of winning entries from the world's leading garden photography competition.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Sun 26 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Jillian Edelstein: A Few Portraits

A series of portraits by the South African artist, featuring well-known international figures including Quentin Crisp, Nelson Mandela, Bill Nighy, Vivienne Westwood and Michael Winner.

Quaglino's, London SW1Y

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7930 6767

  • 12:00 – 15:00
  • 17:30 – 23:00

Lightbox: Lamp Post Collective

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

The Brink, Liverpool

Sat 25 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 00:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 22:00

Playing for Scotland: The Making of Modern Sport

A major new exhibition examining the way sport was transformed by wider social and infrastructural changes between the 19th and 20th centuries. Check out the fabulously suspicious scowl of the gentleman on the poster; whoever he played for, he looks like he was a sore loser.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Red Road: Past, Present, Future

Glasgow's iconic Red Road flats are being demolished to make room for a new skyline. However, the high-rise flats feature in the city's story in more ways than one. The exhibition looks at 50 years of the Red Road flats and the development's impact on its residents through their own artwork and commentary, as a way to…

People's Palace & Winter Gardens, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 0788

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 0788

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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