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Photograph of a ruin possibly near St Govan’s Head, Pembrokeshire (c.1930s–80s), John Piper © The Piper Estate Recognise this ruin? Tate called on the general public for help yesterday, as they attempt to identify the locations in nearly 1,000 photographs taken by John Piper. The British artist is best known as a painter of bombed-out buildings and romanticised […] More
This is the week to see top photography in and of London – but don’t confine yourself to the main fair at Somerset House More
Ernie Kovacs. Image provided by Photofest, New York Exhibition Clip; Revolution of the EyeModern Art and the Birth of American TelevisionThe Jewish MuseumMay 1 – September 20, 2015; Organized by the Jewish Museum, New York, and the Center for Art, Design,and Visual Culture, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).Exhibition Curator: Maurice Berger More
Before the outbreak of the First World War, the French banker Albert Kahn commissioned a series of colour photographs and films from around the world. Martin-Gropius-Bau presents a selection of these remarkable images, which sought to promote understanding between different nations and cultures at a time when the world was heading inexorably towards conflict. Albert Kahn, Les […] More
The Städel Museum, Frankfurt was the first museum to exhibit photography, just a few years after its invention was announced in 1839. The museum delves back into its own longstanding collection for its latest exhibition, presenting exceptional photographs from the earliest days of the medium to the experimental 1960s. Here are a few highlights. Click here […] More
The Prix Pictet was established in 2008 by the Pictet Group, to support photographers whose work confronts pressing environmental and social issues. The theme this year is ‘Consumption’. Eleven artists have been shortlisted for the prize, and will have their work exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum from 22 May–14 June. The winner will […] More
An exhibition opening at the Getty Center this week explores the relationship between the new medium of photography and Queen Victoria. Apollo picks a selection of photographs from the show. Click on any image to open the slideshow. Click here for the curator’s introduction to the exhibition ‘A Royal Passion: Queen Victoria and Photography’ is […] More
