This weekend, Visual art, Photography

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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

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

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 15:00

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

Astound 2013

Showcase of work by students from Leek School of Art.

Nicholson Institute, Leek

Sat 25 May

Free / 03456 053010

  • 10:00 – 16:00
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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

David Bailey: East End Faces

Previously unseen 1960s photographs of East End people by local boy made incredibly successful, David Bailey.

William Morris Gallery, London E17

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 8496 4390

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 8496 4390

  • 10:00 – 17:00

David Bailey: East End Faces

Intimate portraits of the characters, faces and streetscapes encountered by Britain's most acclaimed photographer in 1960s East London. The works explore the artist's affection for his home turf.

William Morris Gallery, London E17

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 8496 4390

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 8496 4390

  • 10:00 – 17:00

EOY Project

An exhibition of contemporary photographs.

Leeds Gallery

Sat 25 May

Free / 0113 243 3266

  • 10:00 – 18:00

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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Pete Carr: Leaves

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

Leaf On Bold Street, Liverpool

Sat 25 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 02:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 09:00 – 00:00

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Second Act

Group show of work by emerging and established photographers, depicting Glasgow as a backdrop for the life of its citizens.

The Lighthouse, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

Free / 0141 276 5360

  • 10:30 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0141 276 5360

  • 12:00 – 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

Sat 25 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

Sun 26 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

Alison Milner And Steve Speller: Inspirational Objects: Nature As Designer

Photographs inspired by the patterns and forms of natural and man-made objects.

Pump House Gallery, London SW11

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7350 0523

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 020 7350 0523

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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The Art of Humour

An exploration of the darkly funny in visual art, drawing lines from Hieronymus Bosch's absurdist depictions of hell in the 15th century to more familiar, contemporary examples like the eerie sculptures of the Sharmaka Kinetic Theatre in Glasgow. In addition to the Sharmaka's creator, Eduard Bersudsky, other artists on…

Kilmorack Gallery, Beauly

Sat 25 May

Free / 01463 783230

  • 11:00 – 17:15

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

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.

Julieta Schildknecht: Equus Series

Visceral photographs in atmospheric monochrome.

Margaret Street Gallery, London W1W

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7323 0140

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Karl Blossfeldt

A major presentation of the work of the German Art Nouveau and Modernist, who revolutionised photography with his homemade macro cameras. On display will be a collection of over 80 silver gelatin prints as well as five rarely seen prints depicting nature in it's magnified glory.

Whitechapel Gallery, London E1

Sat 25 May

Galleries 8 & 9

Free / 020 7522 7888

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sun 26 May

Galleries 8 & 9

Free / 020 7522 7888

  • 11:00 – 18:00
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Northern Art Prize 2013

Paintings, drawings, photography, documented performances, installations and sculpture by the shortlisted artists Rosalind Nashashibi, Margaret Harrison, Emily Speed and Joanne Tatham and Tom O'Sullivan.

Leeds Art Gallery

Sat 25 May

Free / 0113 247 8256

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0113 247 8256

  • 13:00 – 17:00

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7323 0140

  • 12:00 – 16:00

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

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

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 220 1260

  • 11:00 – 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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