The sixth edition of Photo London, due to take place at Somerset House between 14–17 May, will be rescheduled to a date in early autumn to safeguard public health. Photo London’s founders, Fariba Farshad and Michael Benson explained why this has been a very difficult decision to make. ‘For the past few weeks, we have been monitoring the gathering storm…
The Prix Pictet today launches its first podcast series entitled, Prix Pictet: A lens on sustainability. This series consists of five initial episodes where leading global creators, thinkers and photographers discuss photography and sustainability within the themes explored in Prix Pictet. Each episode approaches its selected theme with a photographer, an on-location interview… Source
Sandy Kim, NYC, 2014. (c) Sandy Kim. Courtesy Photoworks, Brighton Photo London is delighted to announce the details of its sixth edition, featuring over 100 exhibitors who will show the best of international photography in the spectacular neoclassical architecture of Somerset House. To date the Fair’s Curatorial Committee has confirmed 93 exhibitors from 22 countries and is carefully considering the…
For this evening event, Photo London is delighted to present artist Marton Perlaki in conversation with Maisie Skidmore. Perlaki will be discussing his latest body of work. Marton Perlaki is a visual artist who works primarily in photography. His practice narrows in on the minutiae of human nature – the personal, the emotional and the psychological grit so fundamental to…
Advance tickets for Photo London Photo 2020 are now available on our website. You can choose between day tickets and weekend passes. Book your ticket now and save up to 25% on Box Office prices. Photo London returns to Somerset House – where the term ‘photography’ was first coined in 1839 – from 14 – 17 May 2020. Bringing the finest…
For this evening event, Photo London is delighted to present a conversation between Tom Lovelace, Inès de Bordas and Alma Zevi. The conversation will focus on the entanglement of photography, sculpture and performance that continues to shape Lovelace’s practice. They will also provide insight into recent developments and exhibitions including Lovelace’s recent solo exhibition ‘Interval’ at Flowers Gallery (2019) and…
In a ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London on the evening of Wednesday 13th November, the Director of the Museum, Tristram Hunt, presented Ivorian photographer Joana Choumali with the Eighth Prix Pictet for her series Ça va aller (it will be ok) on this cycle’s theme of Hope. The photographs for her Prix Pictet winning series were…
For this evening event, Photo London is delighted to present a conversation between Prix Pictet Shortlisted Photographers Shahidul Alam and Gideon Mendel, chaired by the Guardian’s Head of Photography, Fiona Shields. The conversation will focus on the working practice of both photographers and their latest books . 20 November has particular significance as a date for Alam, as it marks…
On 4 July 2019, the shortlist of twelve photographers selected for the eighth cycle of the Prix Pictet was announced during a screening at the Roman Theatre in Arles, to mark the opening of Les Rencontres d’Arles International Photography Festival. The shortlist was announced by Stephen Barber, Chair of the Prix Pictet, and features work by 12 artists from 8…
The fifth edition of Photo London closed on Sunday 19 May 2019, having seen strong visitor numbers, robust sales and major acquisitions by international institutions as well as important sales to private collectors. A record 114 exhibitors took part from 24 different countries took part in this year’s Fair and the acclaimed Discovery section featured a record 25 galleries. …