9 Photo Exhibitions To Visit This Autumn

With the summer at an end, escape the rain by visiting one (or more) of these excellent exhibitions throughout the country. From retrospectives to new emerging talent, self-portraiture to fashion and documentary there is an extraordinary amount of stunning imagery to cast your eyes over exploring all sections of the world...

Photographers Gallery, London

23 June – 8th Oct

Gregory Crewdson – Cathedral of the Pines

(Cathedral of Pines, Gregory Crewdson)

Showing for the first time at the Photographers Gallery is his latest body of work “Cathedral of the Pines”. A visual masterpiece of large scale prints taking over all of the gallery’s main exhibition space. Shot in his hometown of Becket, Massachusetts in the US, Crewdson takes us on an adventure of human isolation swamped by the vast landscape they inhabit.

Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham

16th Sept – 26th Nov

States of USA

(Ginger Shore Causeway Inn Tampa, 1977, Stephen Shore)

Following three decades of life in America, this exhibition holds images from the likes of Diane Arbus to Stephen Shore spanning across important events in Americas history, from the civil rights movement to the changing of Presidents. These photographers’ captured political and social movements shaping the America that we see today.

Beetles and Huxley, London

20th Sept – 21st Oct

Alec Soth – Sleeping by the Mississippi

(Alec Soth)

From his book published in 2004, Sleeping by the Mississippi will be presented in London with over 25 coloured prints on display. Soth’s photographs document the Midwest, an often forgotten land of America, and the inhabitants that surround the Mississippi. Displaying landscapes and portraits, Soth invites you to journey along the river with him.

Weston Library, Oxford

8th Sept – 22nd Oct

Martin Parr: Oxford

(Oxford, Martin Parr)

With access to some unique Oxford university experiences, Parr documented circumstances that would seldom be seen outside of the institution over two years. Parr shines a light on one of the most prestigious universities, its rich history and British clichés that you would expect. Parr often documents everyday life, as we know it, he shows us ultimately here how everyday life at Oxford is almost of a dream.

Burberry Old Session's House, London

18th Sept -1st Oct

Here We Are

(Magdalen Commenoration Ball, Oxford, 1988, Dafydd Jones)

One for the fashion lovers, coinciding with their new collection, Burberry has curated an exhibition that promotes British photography from the 20th century. This exhibition will be celebrating British portraiture and social photography from the likes of Shirley Baker to Ken Russell.

Autograph ABP, London

14th July – 28th Oct

Zanele Muholi, Somnyama Ngonyama – Hail the Dark Lioness

(Zanele Muholi)

As a visual activist, Muholi uses photography to explore and articulate race, identity and representation. Using self-portraits she produces images that explore her countries history alongside current affairs. A powerful display of work from a women empowering her cultural identify.

Open Eye Galley, Liverpool

6th Oct – 22nd Dec

Culture Shifts: Local

(Takiyah Daly at her home, Andrew Jackson & Granby Four Streets CLT, 2017)

Focusing on how photography can be used as a language, this exhibition collaborates 8 photography projects across the city. This exhibition was designed to embrace photography as a tool for language to help communities find their voices and define themselves while removing margins across cultures. Used as a tool for communication, no one person is responsible for an image, it is a group display of imagery.

National Portrait Gallery, London

16th Nov

Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize

(Abbit Trayler Smith)

A very important date in the photography calendar! Although we have a little wait time for the show, get your Taylor Wessing hat on by taking a look at the shortlist of selected photographers and names to remember Abbie Trayler Smith (pictured), Maija Tammi and Cesar Dezfuli. Previously we've seen winners such as Spencer Murphy and David Stewart rocket to notoriety so this is not one to miss.

Portrait of Britain, UK

BJP

On until 30th Sept

(Pedro Alvarez)

And if you cant get to any of these, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Portrait of Britain showing on billboards near you until the end of September. Previously we've seen the impressive work of #PHOTOGRAPHY favourites Rosie Matheson and Matt McPake showcased across the country. Now in its second installment you will find a collection of portraits embracing the diversity of British society.