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Garry Fabian Miller: The Middle Place

Early and recent work by renowned fine art photographer.

Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

  • 10:00 – 18:00

The Riverfront, Newport

Fri 24 May

Mezzanine

Free / 01633 656757

  • 11:00 – 19:00

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7224 4192

  • 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

Fri 24 May

Print Sales

Free / 0845 262 1618

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fenton Bailey & Mairi-Luise Tabbakh: Human Relations

Photographs of the female form, providing an insight into the relationship between photographer and muse.

Imitate Modern, London W1G

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7486 9927

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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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

Fri 24 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0191 232 2208

  • 11:00 – 17:00

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 07866 566040

  • 10:00 – 20:00

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0845 260 6040

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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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

Fri 24 May

Gallery

Free / 020 7482 3867

  • 11:00 – 18:00

It's All Around You

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

Shawlands Arcade, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 636 8550

  • 10:00 – 18:00

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0141 276 0788

  • 11:00 – 17:00

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

Fri 24 May

Free / 0191 221 2560

  • 12:00 – 18:00
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Sebastian Liste: Urban Quilombo

Photographs documenting the Brazilian community Barreto, that occupied an abandoned chocolate factory in Salvador de Bahia between 2009 and 2011.

Third Floor Gallery, Cardiff

Fri 24 May

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 12:00 – 18:00

Street Photography

Work by by HNC student photographers from Edinburgh College.

Woodland Creatures, Edinbugh

Fri 24 May

Free / 07908 649298

  • 12:00 – 13:00

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

Fri 24 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

The 43 Game: Invitation

An open-submission of photographs celebrating the venue's birthday.

The Black-E, Liverpool

Fri 24 May

Free, donations welcome / 0151 709 5109

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Adam Lee: Identity Documents

Large-scale photographic prints of bookcases, exploring the links between identity and possessions. Also includes the participatory project Translations, in which refugees and asylum seekers created masks in response to the experience of living in Liverpool, which were photographed around the city.

The Bluecoat, Liverpool

Fri 24 May

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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Alan Villiers: The Last Of The Tall Ships

Arresting monochrome photographs taken during the 1920s by the acclaimed Australian sailor, author and photographer. Depicting the tough experience of life aboard one of these vessels in the period of their decline.

National Maritime Museum, Falmouth

Fri 24 May

£11 (Children £7.60; £7.60; £9; £31) / 01326 313388

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Alicia Bruce: Encore

Portrait photographs of musicians from the former mining community Blaenavon, in the south Wales Valleys. Inspired by historic portraits in the National Museum of Cardiff collection, the images highlight the individuality of the sitters.

Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff

Fri 24 May

Linbury Gallery

Free / 0209 20 34 1667

  • 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

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7350 0523

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Alistair Cowin & New College: Eye Wonder

Contemporary fashion photography.

Artrix, Bromsgrove

Fri 24 May

Free / 01527 577330

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Andreas Eriksson: Coincidental Mapping

First solo exhibition in the UK of work by the Swedish artist.

Stephen Friedman Gallery, London W1S

Fri 24 May

Free / 020 7494 1434

  • 10:00 – 18:00
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