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Aug 02

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London Photography Exhibitions August 2018

Pop by 'n say hi!London Photography Exhibitions August 2018 There is a decent number of photography exhibitions in London worth seeing this August. We have just added Alex Prager: Silver Lake Drive to the list. This is a mid-career survey of her remarkably rich career, including images from the Crowd series. Don’t forget you can get into the exhibition for free before noon any day. Beyond Soho there is a fair bit of photography on show. In Shoreditch you can see the new Victor Diop show Liberty / Diaspora. Meanwhile, Shape of Light continues at Tate Modern while on the other side of the river at Barbican you can see Dorothea Lange. Influential Cindy Sherman continues her exhibition at Sprüth Magers while in Camden there is an interesting Peter Fraser display. Unfortunately some shows end this month. In particular, Rodin: the Photographs ends soon. Read on for further details on these as well as others. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information such as opening times and maps for the London photography exhibitions. Alex Prager: Silver Lake Drive Alex Prager is known for capturing […]

Jul 26

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London Photography Exhibitions July 2018

Pop by 'n say hi! This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions July 2018 The Black Lives Matter movement in the United States has been a focus of interest recently. As a result it seems timely that there are two London photography exhibitions added to the list this week, championing human rights and celebrating the impact of African Americans. Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop has his first London solo exhibition. Liberty / Diaspora at Autograph looks at the fight for freedom and human rights in Africa as well as the diaspora. Meanwhile at Somerset House, The Influence Project celebrates the global impact of African American musicians. Meanwhile, there is a lot of other photography around the capital worth a look this week. Shape of Light continues at Tate Modern while on the other side of the river at Barbican you can see Dorothea Lange. Influential Cindy Sherman continues her exhibition at Sprüth Magers while in Camden there is an interesting Peter Fraser display. Some photography exhibitions in London are coming to an end. These include the Jacques Henri Lartigue display at Michael Hoppen, together with […]

Jul 19

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London Photography Exhibitions July 2018

Pop by 'n say hi! This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions July 2018 We have added two photography exhibitions this week. First a peek behind the scenes in sculptor Rodin’s studio. That display is on now at Huxley-Parlour Gallery. The other new addition is at Camden Arts Centre. It is a rather interesting exhibition by Peter Fraser. Peter Fraser: Mathematics features his latest work, revealing the patterns linking ordinary objects. As well as these displays, major shows continue further east in London. That is at the Barbican Centre and Tate Modern. Barbican exhibit depression era, protofeminist photographer Dorothea Lange. Meanwhile Tate Modern celebrate 100 years of abstract art. Some photography exhibitions in London are about to end. In particular, Family Values by much loved Polish photographer Zofia Rydet. August Sander and Against the Grain are also closing soon. Read on for further details on these as well as others. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information such as opening times and maps for the London photography exhibitions. Peter […]

Jul 17

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What is an Art Model? How are Art Models Different to Life Models?

Pop by 'n say hi!What is an Art Model? What is an Art Model and how is an art model different from a life model? Although the term ‘art model’ can include art modelling, an art model tends to pose for photographic art. In contrast, life models work with non-photographic artist. Naturally, a model can work as both a life and an art model! Unhelpfully, this begs the question – what is non-photographic modelling? Non-photographic modelling is another term for life modelling or figure modelling. Historically life and figure modelling is for life drawing: drawing from a live model (rather than photographs) in different poses. Life drawing is important for studying forms, proportions and perspective. So what is an art model? Typically an art model poses for a photographer working on a conceptual art project. Photographer Chloe Rosser used art models in her ‘Form and Function’ series. Using art models she was able to emphasize our increasing alienation from our own bodies. jfFrank made the photograph which accompanies this post at a workshop arranged by L A Noble Gallery. Art models posed for the image. The image is part of the ongoing series ‘Perspectives’. Is Photography Art? From the dawn […]

Jul 12

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London Photography Exhibitions July 2018

Pop by 'n say hi! This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions July 2018 London photography exhibitions July 2018 include three exhibitions just added to the list. First an exploration of the Conceptual art movement through two decades photography. That exhibition at Richard Saltoun has only just opened. Meanwhile in Kentish Town there is an interesting project by photographer Daniel Reagan. His insightful study based in a suicide refuge centre focuses on staff as well as patients. There is something altogether different in Soho. Against the Grain explores skate culture, the freedoms, expression and rebellion that it offers. As well as the new shows, Shape of Light continues at Tate Modern and Dorothea Lange is on at Barbican. Note that some photography exhibitions in London are about to end. In particular, Family Values by much loved Polish photographer Zofia Rydet. Read on for further details on these as well as others. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information such as opening times and maps for the London photography exhibitions. […]

Jul 05

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London Photography Exhibitions July 2018

Pop by 'n say hi! This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions July 2018 It is a busy weekend: with Pride in London as well as England in the Word Cup quarter final against Sweden. It is set to be a fantastic weekend with the heatwave is set to continue too! If you’re in London on Saturday, here’s a the latest list of photography exhibitions you might want to drop in to. We have added exhibitions including work from two British photographers. First there is John Stewart: Stillness. A selection of his nudes together with flowers curated to compliment each other. Second there is a new exhibition of Britain’s own Henri Cartier-Breson: Jane Bown at Proud. As well as the new shows, Shape of Light continues at Tate Modern. Note that some photography exhibitions in London are about to end. In particular, Olaf Otto Becker at Huxley-Parlour will close on Friday. Read on for further details on these as well as others. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information […]

Jun 28

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London Photography Exhibitions June 2018

Pop by 'n say hi! This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 Two new photography exhibitions in London are now open. Both are exciting. First there is Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing. This is the first major UK solo show of the US proto-feminist’s work. The second new show features Tish Murtha. Tish Murtha was also a social documentary photographer. The gallery bring together six major bodies of her work. As well as the new shows, Shape of Light continues at Tate Modern. Note that some photography exhibitions in London are about to end. Derek Parfit: The Mind’s Eye is open until Saturday. Meanwhile Olaf Otto Becker runs until next week. Read on for further details on these as well as others. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information such as opening times and maps for the London photography exhibitions. Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing Just opened. Dorothea Lange is probably best known for her work for the U.S. Farm Security Agency during the Great Depression. Roy […]

Jun 21

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London Photography Exhibitions June 2018

Pop by 'n say hi!jfFrank online » Home » Latest » London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 There are two new exciting exhibitions added this week. First of all, with Pride in London just around the corner, The Little Black Gallery presents a show capturing the beauty of the male form. Meanwhile, in Fitzrovia, there is an exhibition of the photgraphs of probably the most influential philosophers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Note that some London photography exhibitions are about to end. In particular, Olaf Otto Becker’s photographs from his 4,000 km trip in Greenland will close soon. Read on for further details on both of these and others, lower down. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information such as opening times and maps for the London photography exhibitions. Boys! Boys! Boys! Vol II – Pride Closing soon. Pride in London is just around the corner again, accordingly there are a number of events to mark the occasion. […]

Jun 14

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London Photography Exhibitions June 2018

Pop by 'n say hi!jfFrank online » Home » Latest » London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 We have once again updated the London photography Exhibitions June 2018 list. Three new exciting exhibitions have been added. Now included is a study of the human from photographic artist Chloe Rosser as well as Landscape photography. Indeed the first UK solo exhibition of Greenland landscape photographer Olaf Otto Becker has just opened at Huxley-Parlour. Meanwhile a look at nocturnal London curated by Anna Sparham runs at the Museum of London. Some exhibitions are ending soon, specifically Form & Function at Photofusion closes after this weekend. Read on for further details on both of these and others, lower down. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this post on London Photography Exhibitions. It contains information such as opening times and maps for the London photography exhibitions. Chloe Rosser: Form & Function Closing soon. Chloe Rosser is a London-based photographic artist known, in particular, for her studies of the human form. Frequently, her work […]

Jun 07

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London Photography Exhibitions June 2018

Pop by 'n say hi!jfFrank online » Home » Latest » London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 This is a London Photography Exhibitions post from our archives. Click link to see the latest London Photography Exhibitions. London Photography Exhibitions June 2018 Updated London photography Exhibitions list for June 2018. We have added four shows featuring fantastic photography. Cindy Sherman is one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. A new exhibition has just opened at Sprüth Magers, featuring new work. Meanwhile, also in Mayfair, prolific Japanese photographer Daido Mariyama is back at Hamiltons. On top there are some great social documentary photography shows open now. August Sander is at Hauser & Wirth on Saville Row. Just a little further east in Shoreditch, Polish photographer Zofia Rydet continues to gather international support. Unfortunately, there are a few exhibitions about to end. Don’t miss social documentary photography in the Windrush exhibition on the South Bank. As well as that fantastic show, Martin Parr at Huxley-Parlour and Foam Talent, in Vauxhall are ending soon. Read on for further details on both of these and others, lower down. See the regularly updated London Photography Galleries list. The London Photography Galleries list compliments this […]