JASON MANNING – NIGHT BY NIGHT
9 March 2023 • Mark Westall
NIGHT BY NIGHT A photographic portrait of nightclubbing and night culture from Jason Manning This photographic body of work began… Read More
PHOTOGRAPHY
Contemporary Photography is not specifically about photographs taken in the present day. Contemporary Photography is not the same as Modern Photography, the latter being photography of the recent past, whereas, if anything, Contemporary Photography points to the future.
Contemporary photography today now readily includes abstract, landscape, architectural, and even cameraless photography to name a few. Photo documentary and photojournalism are two sub-genres that are arguably the most popular as these depict image and subjects that are both pressing and in the now.
Gabriel Moses to open first exhibition at 180 Studios.
9 March 2023 • Mark Westall
London-based photographer and filmmaker Gabriel Moses will unveil his first exhibition at 180 Studios
Vivienne Dick – Red Moon Rising an exhibition in two parts.
24 February 2023 • Mark Westall
Red Moon Rising is the inaugural exhibition for John Marchant Gallery Brighton an exhibition in two parts by renowned Irish film-maker Vivienne Dick
UK Black Female Photographers present Living the Dream.
23 February 2023 • Mark Westall
UK Black Female Photographers (UKBFTOG) & FUJIFILM to present Living the Dream, a group exhibition of a vibrant and diverse community. The showcase celebrates culture, creativity, and womanhood through the lens of Black female photographers.
Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious ‘The exhibition’s lifeblood is the period before hip-hop knew what it was’
26 January 2023 • Mark Westall
On at Fotografiska New York is an exhibition that traces hip-hop’s origins, starting in the Bronx in 1973,
Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2023 shortlist revealed.
17 January 2023 • Mark Westall
The four international artists shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2023 are today revealed as Bieke Depoorter, Samuel Fosso, Arthur Jafa and Frida Orupabo.
Kanaval, a solo show of film and photography by Leah Gordon
9 January 2023 • Mark Westall
Ed Cross to present Kanaval, a solo show of film and photography by Leah Gordon (b. Ellesmere Port, 1959), at its Garrett Street gallery.
Julia Laird, Here & There book launch
4 January 2023 • Mark Westall
Photographer Julia Laird is launching her first photobook published by Snap Collective Publishing at Photobook Cafe in London. Here & There is a retrospective of her work over the last 10 years.
Roe Ethridge: American Polychronic
4 January 2023 • Mark Westall
Gagosian to open American Polychronic, an exhibition of new photographs by Roe Ethridge
Photo London announces 8th edition
21 November 2022 • Mark Westall
Photo London has today announced its eighth edition with the legendary British photographer Martin Parr named Photo London Master of Photography 2023 and an impressive global group of exhibitors already confirmed.
In Motion: Andy Warhol 1974 – 1986, a curated exhibition of Andy Warhol photographs
18 November 2022 • Mark Westall
SIZED is to present In Motion: Andy Warhol 1974 – 1986, a curated exhibition of Andy Warhol photographs on view for three days from December 9th to 11th
David Bailey releases rare polaroids for sale.
10 November 2022 • Mark Westall
Legendary photographer and filmmaker David Bailey CBE has opened up his archived special private collection of rare and intimate Polaroids of everyone from Princess Diana to Cara Delevingne.
Top photos from the Premier League era
17 October 2022 • Mark Westall
Photography is one of the finest art forms around and when it crosses over with sport there is something magical… Read More
How Has Photographic Art Been Changed By Instagram?
22 August 2022 • Mark Westall
The introduction of social media like Instagram has changed our world in a myriad of ways, with the photography industry… Read More
Top Expert Tips for Excellent Landscape Photography and Why You Need a Portable Power Station
29 March 2022 • Mark Westall
As an artist or social media influencer, you will agree that there is so much beauty in nature. There are… Read More
The Top Photography Exhibitions to see in London
1 November 2021 • Tabish Khan
Tabish Khan the @LondonArtCritic picks his top exhibitions to see right now – this week it’s a photography special. Each one comes… Read More
Tyler Shields Dreaming Awake
26 February 2021 • Mark Westall
A curated selection of 25 prints by Californian Fine Art photographer and filmmaker, Tyler Shields, are being offered for sale via sothebys.com
Love Letters for Harlem showcases the talents of four Harlem-based photographers
22 February 2021 • Mark Westall
Claire Oliver Gallery presents Love Letters for Harlem an exhibition that showcases the talents of these four Harlem-based photographers and their work that celebrates the lives and culture of Harlem.
Silvia Sasso – beauty, food, and the naked body
19 February 2021 • Irene Machetti
Today I interviewed Silvia Sasso, an Italian photographer based in Rome. Sasso will soon present a solo-show at Fondamenta Gallery… Read More
Saint Laurent Rive Droite celebrates love.
11 February 2021 • Mark Westall
An exhibition of Derek Ridgers’ photographs curated by Anthony Vaccarello will take place at Saint Laurent Rive Droite in Paris & Los Angeles
Amanda Gorman, photographed by artist Awol Erizku for TIME cover.
8 February 2021 • Mark Westall
TIME Magazine’s new cover features American poet Amanda Gorman, photographed by Ethiopian-American artist Awol Erizku.
Tips for Becoming a Freelance Photographer
18 January 2021 • Mark Westall
Many successful freelance photographers begin their careers doing part-time gigs, then gradually transition to full-time freelance photography. Being a freelance photographer has its fair share of risks and rewards.
How Better Photographs are in the palm of your hand
14 January 2021 • Mark Westall
Remember when back in the day when preparing for a day trip meant packing your music player, phone, games console,… Read More
“FINE DINING 2099” Exhibition and book launch
16 September 2020 • Mark Westall
Exhibition and book launch at GALLERY46, documenting life within a circle of independent young Londoners; gifted in music, the arts and the illicit. It’s contents are the visual culmination of a lifestyle; photographed over 5 years, which developed into a long-term project as Matt’s experience and interest in photography grew parallel.