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[email protected] +44 (0)20 7087 9300 www.thephotographersgallery.org.uk The Photographers' Gallery was founded in London’s Covent Garden in 1971 and was the first public gallery in the UK dedicated to the medium. Over the years it has introduced such international photographers as Juergen Teller, Robert Capa, Sebastião Salgado, Andreas Gursky and Taryn Simon to British audiences, whilst championing

the work of home based practitioners including Martin Parr, Zineb Sedira, Nick Knight and Corinne Day. �

In May 2012, after an ambitious two-year redevelopment to offer new and enhanced spaces for exhibitions, learning, retail and social activities, The Photographers’ Gallery re-opened in its new home in Ramillies Street, Soho, London. It continues to present a diverse and critically acclaimed public-programme of exhibitions, events, talks, workshops and courses that encourage deeper engagement with, and learning through the photographic medium.

Nicholas Hughes: Uncertain Silence will be drawing to a close next weekend!Don't miss your chance to view the layered la...
20/06/2026

Nicholas Hughes: Uncertain Silence will be drawing to a close next weekend!

Don't miss your chance to view the layered landscapes of the natural world in our latest Print Sales Gallery exhibition.

Nicholas Hughes examines the space between the world we live in and what nature still claims as its own. In an era of always-on news and potential desensitisation, the beauty of these works draws us in, allowing an underlying tension to unfold and prompt more urgent reflection.

Prices start at £950 + VAT. All profits from support our public programme.

Uncertain Silence closes Sunday 28 June!

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/nicholas-hughes-uncertain-silence

Join us next Thursday 25 June for an evening with photographer Matthew Connors as he launches his new book, The Axe Will...
19/06/2026

Join us next Thursday 25 June for an evening with photographer Matthew Connors as he launches his new book, The Axe Will Survive the Master. He will be in conversation with artist and educator Max Ferguson.

The Axe Will Survive the Master is an oblique record of life on a faltering planet. Created over twelve years and across continents, his photographs trace the contours of an era shaped by confrontations with authoritarian power. From the Arab Spring to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Connors traverses scenes of global upheaval marked by disintegrating social contracts, political violence, and the lingering reverberations of the Cold War.

His images move between the geopolitical and the intimate, drawn as much from the fabric of daily life as from the front lines of history. They depict a world defined by conflict and uncertainty, yet charged with beauty, threat, and consequence.



To mark the opening of Japanese Women Photographers - From 1950s to Now on Wednesday 24 June, don't miss our artist talk...
18/06/2026

To mark the opening of Japanese Women Photographers - From 1950s to Now on Wednesday 24 June, don't miss our artist talk on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm!

Bringing together two distinct and influential contemporary practices, this conversation features exhibiting artists KATAYAMA Mari and TAWADA Yuki. Together they will explore themes of identity, embodiment, transformation and self-representation, each giving insight into the possibilities of image-making today.

The talk will be moderated by curator and art historian Lena Fritsch, with interpretation provided by Kozue Etsuzen.

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This course is programmed in connection to the exhibition I'm So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers 1950s to now, curated by Lesley A. Martin, Takeuchi Mariko and Pauline Vermare. The exhibition was organised by Aperture in collaboration with the Rencontres d’Arles, with additional curatorial with Taous Dahmani, The Photographers’ Gallery.⁠
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https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/artist-talk-katayama-mari-and-tawada-yuki

Gallery closures this week! 📅As we continue installing the new Japanese Women Photographers exhibition across the galler...
17/06/2026

Gallery closures this week! 📅

As we continue installing the new Japanese Women Photographers exhibition across the gallery, there will be some changes to our opening hours this week.

Thursday 18 and Friday 19 June: we'll be closing early at 6pm instead of the usual 8pm.

Saturday 20 -Sunday 21 June: The entire building will be closed this weekend as we finalise the exhibition installation before we open to the public.

Our café, bookshop and print sales gallery will be open from Monday 22 June and our main exhibition floors will be open on Wednesday 24 June!

The World Cup is in full swing and England kick off their campaign today – will you be following the matches (or are you...
17/06/2026

The World Cup is in full swing and England kick off their campaign today – will you be following the matches (or are you tuning out all things footy?) ⚽️

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The Truth about Teenagers, A Night-time Game of Football in a Liverpool Street, 1957
Image provided by Getty Images Archive, courtesy the Bert Hardy Estate.

📣 We're Hiring: Development Manager (Maternity Cover)📍 The Photographers’ Gallery, London | Fixed-termJoin The Photograp...
15/06/2026

📣 We're Hiring: Development Manager (Maternity Cover)
📍 The Photographers’ Gallery, London | Fixed-term

Join The Photographers’ Gallery and help shape the future of photography through fundraising and relationship building. We’re looking for a Development Manager to lead our Patrons programme, cultivate individual donors, support corporate partnerships and deliver an inspiring calendar of events that strengthens our community of supporters.

Working closely with the Head of Development, you’ll play a key role in securing income for exhibitions, education and public programmes while stewarding relationships with patrons, sponsors and partners.

We’re seeking someone with experience in fundraising, partnerships or relationship management, excellent organisational and communication skills, and a passion for the arts.

Find out more and apply on our job vacancies page!
Apply by Tuesday 30 June, 5pm

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies-tpg

13/06/2026

Lisa Barnard: The Canary and The Hammer is still on display for free in our Soho Photography Quarter!

The display is an exploration of the troubled history of gold, our reverence for it and its role in our endless pursuit of progress and wealth.

In this video, Lisa discusses the story behind her image, Motherboard, Hong Kong, 2016

Photographed across four years and four continents, the project was prompted by the 2008 financial crisis. Barnard brings together contrasting yet intertwined stories, from ecological destruction and human exploitation in mining, to gold’s importance as an invisible component in medicine and technology.

Visit the free outdoor display and film in Soho Photography Quarter now!

Explore the wide-ranging world of photography from A to Z in an engaging and insightful course starting 29 June!Taking p...
12/06/2026

Explore the wide-ranging world of photography from A to Z in an engaging and insightful course starting 29 June!

Taking place over six weekly sessions, Stephen Bull leads 'An A-Z of Photography' course introducing key ideas, debates and figures that have shaped photography. Rather than following a linear timeline, each session uses alphabetical prompts in fresh and unexpected ways.

Whether you're looking to develop your own practice, refresh your thinking, or simply explore visual culture from a new angle, this course will leave you with a richer understanding of photography — with a few surprises along the way.

📅Mondays, 29 June to 3 August at 6:30-8pm
Visit our website to book your place on the course now!

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Installation image of the 'Janine Wiedel: Vulcan's Forge' show at The Photographers' Gallery, 1979

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/course-z-photography-2026

Do you have a collection of photographs or paper based material that you need to preserve or store? Then Ask our Archivi...
11/06/2026

Do you have a collection of photographs or paper based material that you need to preserve or store? Then Ask our Archivist!

Book your one-to-one advice session with our TPG archivist, Kathryn Tollervey on Saturday 27 June, where you can get practical help and support with creating or transforming your archive.

These 45-minute sessions (online or in the Gallery) can focus on areas such as:

– Preservation of the material (physical and/or digital)
– Making them accessible to a wider audience
– Digitisation
– Cataloguing
And anything else you need help with looking after your collection.

Head to our website to book your session now!
(Sessions take place between 10am and 5.15pm on Saturday 27 June)

https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/whats-on/ask-our-archivist

COMING SOON | Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to NowWednesday 24 June - Sunday 27 September 2026Japanese Women ...
11/06/2026

COMING SOON | Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now
Wednesday 24 June - Sunday 27 September 2026

Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now is a landmark exhibition rewriting the story of Japanese photography through the eyes of 27 women whose perspectives have shaped how Japan sees itself, and how it is seen by the world.

Book advance tickets for the exhibition now via the 'what's on' link in bio!

Please note we're opening at 10.30am (Sunday at 11am) from Wednesday 24 June. Our opening hours are:

Monday-Wednesday, Saturday: 10.30am-6pm
Thursday-Friday: 10.30am-8pm
Sunday: 11am-6pm
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Curated by Lesley A. Martin, Takeuchi Mariko and Pauline Vermare. This exhibition is in connection with the publication I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers 1950s to Now (Aperture, 2024). The exhibition is organised by Aperture in collaboration with the Rencontres d’Arles with support from Kering | Women In Motion, Ishibashi Foundation, Anne Levy Charitable Trust, 1970 Japan World's Exposition Memorial Fund, The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, OKAN and Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Additional curatorial collaboration for the exhibition in London with Taous Dahmani, The Photographers’ Gallery. The Japanese Women Photographers' Reading Room is supported by Ellen Yiwei Wang.




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NINAGAWA Mika
Untitled, 1998; from the series 17 9 ’97.
Courtesy Tomio Koyama Gallery, Tokyo, and Aperture

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