Irving Penn was one of the 20th century’s greatest photographers. He is rightly celebrated for his meticulous approach, his minimalist style, masterful printmaking, and bold artistic experiments. Penn possessed the uncanny ability to infuse his photographs with a sense of timelessness and narrative depth, no matter whether he was capturing the weary eyes of labourers, the serene beauty of fashion models, or the poignancy of ageing flowers. His work is characterised by a relentless pursuit...
The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of this year’s Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition. From a shortlist of 25 images received by entrants from 84 countries, the judges’ winners were chosen by an international panel of experts from the fields of meteorology, photography and journalism, including members of the ITV Weather team. In addition, the public voted for their favourite on the Royal Meteorological Society website. View the Winners’ Gallery...
Iconic Images introduces Chasing Dreams, an exhibition of limited-edition artworks by New York-based, multi-disciplinary artist David Drebin. The exhibition will run from October 4th to the 29th at Iconic Images Gallery Piccadilly; a Q&A with the artist will take place at the gallery on the evening of Saturday October 5th, with free tickets reservable on Eventbrite. A graduate of New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design, Drebin has carved a niche in the art world...
The first Ffoto Cymru: Wales International Festival of Photography opens in venues across Wales in October 2024. In a society where women artists and photographers are still regularly overlooked, the first Ffoto Cymru points the spotlight towards female photographers and artists using photography. With the theme What You See is What You Get? the festival questions how we see, understand and use images and how they shape our identities and culture, from historical archives to...
Iconic images captured by acclaimed photographer David Bailey at Live Aid in 1985 go under the hammer at Sworders this month. The 13 images, signed by the artists they depict, were those chosen at the time for a benefit auction. Each is from an edition of just three prints. Bailey was backstage when ‘the global jukebox’ sprang into life at Wembley Stadium on 13th July 1985. The benefit concert, brainchild of Bob Geldof, was organised...
Claridge’s ArtSpace, located in the heart of London’s Mayfair, has announced Double Exposure: David Bailey & Mary McCartney, a new photography exhibition bringing the works of these two major British photographers into direct dialogue for the first time in this unique John Pawson designed space. Curated by Brandei Estes, this exhibition spans photographs from the 1960s to the present day – showcasing a mutual interest in reinventing portraiture alongside interconnected aesthetic concerns and a shared...
The World Photography Organisation has announced the overall winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 at a special gala ceremony held in London. Now in its 17th year, the Awards recognise the best photography in the world today, and celebrate the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year. The winning, finalist and shortlisted images are on view at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 exhibition at Somerset House,...
From 14th April to 25th August 2024, the Ludwig Múzeum – Museum for Contemporary Art in Budapest presents IDENTITY – LANDSCAPE EUROPE, a solo exhibition by the musician and photographer Till Brönner. Spanning over 450 square meters, around 80 photographs will be on display, including numerous new works. The solo exhibition is complemented by a program of lectures, musical interventions, and panel discussions. Renowned jazz musician and photographer Till Brönner captures the cultural diversity of...
The World Photography Organisation has revealed the National & Regional Award winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. The National & Regional Awards program is an initiative set up by the World Photography Organisation and Sony to support local photographic communities around the world, with 54 countries taking part this year. Over 395,000 images from over 220 countries and territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. All National and Regional Award...
JG Contemporary has unveiled its latest exhibition, #MadeBritainGreat by Derrick Santini, featuring portraits that pay homage to influential figures in British arts and humanities. The exhibition will be open to the public from November 10th to December 3rd. Curated and photographed by Derrick Santini, #MadeBritainGreat takes a nuanced approach to the notion of “Made in Great Britain,” offering a visual narrative that honours progressive, humanist, and unique individuals who have contributed significantly to British culture....
