BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Events for LONDON - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Events for LONDON REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260731T032942Z CREATED:20260612T194458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T032942Z UID:30130146-1783764000-1784221200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Robert Vano: Love You from Prague DESCRIPTION:Love You From Prague presents the work of Robert Vano\, one of the most acclaimed photographers of Czech and Slovak origin\, whose career took him from Czechoslovakia to New York\, Paris and Milan before eventually bringing him back to Prague. Making its London debut\, this retrospective features more than fifty photographs spanning four decades of his career. \n\nThe exhibition is divided into three thematic sections. Boys from Bohemia showcases Vano’s celebrated black-and-white series exploring youth\, friendship and freedom against the dramatic backdrop of the Adršpach Rocks. Polaroid Sessions highlights his work for leading fashion magazines including Vogue\, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar\, revealing his distinctive approach to Polaroid photography. The final section\, Prague Impressions\, presents poetic views of Prague\, the city Vano chose as his home after years abroad. \nTogether\, the three series offer an insight into Vano’s unique visual language\, shaped by fashion\, portraiture and fine-art photography\, and the remarkable international career that made him one of the best-known photographers connected to the Czech Republic. \nRobert Vano (b. 1948\, Nové Zámky) is one of the leading figures of Czech and Slovak photography. His work spans fashion photography\, portraiture and the nude\, with a distinctive focus on black-and-white imagery created on traditional film. He is known for his use of natural light\, Polaroid photography and the historic platinum printing process. Over the course of his career\, he has photographed international models\, actors\, athletes and public figures. Since 1984\, his work has been exhibited extensively in the Czech Republic and abroad. He has published numerous photography books and received the international Trebbia Award for artistic achievement in 2010. \n\nEXHIBITION OPENING\nThursday 25 June 2026\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm  \nFree entry\, REGISTER NOW\nEXHIBITION DATES: 26 June – 4 September 2026\nVENUES & OPENING TIMESVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pmBouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n132 Palace Gardens Terrace\, Kensington\, London\, W8 4RT\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10am – 5pm \nPublic space outside of the Czech Embassy\, London\n26 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4RT\nAccessible 24/7 URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/robert-vano-love-you-from-prague-2/ LOCATION:Czech Centre London\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, Kensington\, W8 4QY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vano-collagejpg.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Czech Centre London 30 Kensington Palace Gardens London Kensington W8 4QY United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260612T180000 DTSTAMP:20260506T030321Z CREATED:20260506T030321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T030321Z UID:30126547-1781262000-1781287200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Survivors: The Art of Defiance DESCRIPTION:The Fitzrovia Chapel and the charity National HIV Story Trust\n(NHST) present Survivors\, a powerful exhibition of photographs by Danielle van\nZedelhoff (b. 1963\, Amsterdam)\, featuring 16 striking portraits of long-term survivors\nof HIV. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/survivors-the-art-of-defiance/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:Fitzrovia Chapel\, The Fitzrovia Chapel\, Fitzroy Place\, 2 Pearson Square\, London\, W1T 3BF CATEGORIES:Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Garry-Brough-2017.-Copyright-Danielle-van-Zedelhoff-e1778036585428.jpg GEO:51.518988;-0.138342 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fitzrovia Chapel The Fitzrovia Chapel Fitzroy Place 2 Pearson Square London W1T 3BF;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Fitzrovia Chapel\, Fitzroy Place\, 2 Pearson Square:geo:-0.138342,51.518988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260515T145744Z CREATED:20260413T170232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145744Z UID:30125205-1776758400-1779382800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Queen and the Playwright: A Royal Visit at the Prague Castle DESCRIPTION:The photographs by Czech photographer Alan Pajer capture the historic and intimate atmosphere of HM Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to the Czech Republic\, which took place 30 years ago\, in March 1996. \n\nHer host was the then President of the young country\, former dissident\, prisoner of conscience\, and playwright Václav Havel\, and with him the whole Czech nation. \nSet against the optimistic backdrop of the 1990s\, in a country enjoying its first years of freedom after the fall of the Communist regime in 1989\, the Queen’s visit was a significant moment. Although sharing many important moments of courage and solidarity throughout history\, the two countries had been officially separated for decades by the Iron Curtain\, as Sir Winston Churchill famously named the ideological barrier between Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe and the democratic West. In reality\, however\, it was not only an ideological divide\, but also a very real physical barrier\, marked by barbed wire\, border fortifications\, and strict controls that limited movement between East and West. \nAnd it wasn‘t all just protocol when this heavy veil was finally lifted. Queen Elizabeth II and President Havel not only exchanged state orders\, but also discussed private topics\, such as their shared love for dogs. The Queen and her husband\, HRH Prince Philip\, did not miss the opportunity to walk over the famous Charles Bridge to cross the River Vltava\, and even met some Churchill fans on the way. The visit also followed earlier visits and a long-standing interest in Prague and its cultural heritage\, shown by the then-Prince Charles. Famously\, the Queen demonstrated her well-known respect for people when she decided to visit not only the capital city of Prague\, but also the Moravian hub of Brno. \nThe visit also brought some important closure. The Queen addressed a sensitive moment in Czech-British history\, when in 1938\, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain signed the Munich Agreement\, which stated – against the will of the Czechoslovak government – that the bordering\, mainly German-speaking parts of Czechoslovakia would become part of Nazi Germany in the hope of appeasing Hitler. It was a failure which still resonates today. \nAlan Pajer (b. 1948) was one of the photographers of the Czech presidential couple since 1996\, capturing historic diplomatic moments of the newly established Czech Republic\, which came into existence in 1993 after the peaceful break-up of Czechoslovakia. \n„In this century\, my country actively supported the creation of the first Czechoslovak Republic under President Masaryk\, which had such a tragically short existence. The events that brought it to an end are the only shadow over our relationship\, and I understand and sympathise with the feelings in this country over the Munich Agreement\,“ the Queen said in Prague in 1996. Her visit is retrospectively seen as an important milestone in fulfilling the Czech ambition to join NATO and the EU. When it finally happened (in 1999 and 2004\, respectively)\, it was widely understood as a full democratic recovery for the Czech Republic. \n  \nOutdoor exhibition on the fence of the Czech Embassy\n26 – 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London W8 4QY\nFree access 24/7          \nOrganised by the Czech Centre in partnership with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the UK. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-queen-and-the-playwright-a-royal-visit-at-the-prague-castle/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4c7166b5496fe04f0835ea26383d70aa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W84QY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T210000 DTSTAMP:20260324T040332Z CREATED:20260324T040332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T040332Z UID:30123075-1775673000-1775682000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Roma Routes - Art\, Identity\, and Expression from Hungary - Free Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Join us on 8 April to mark International Roma Day for Roma Routes\, an evening of photography\, film\, and contemporary art exploring the journeys that shape Roma identity. Bringing together documentary work from a collaborative project in Tiszavasvári\, Hungary\, and artistic reflections by London-based Roma artist Robert Czibi\, the exhibition traces connections between place\, memory\, and belonging. Through images\, stories\, and personal perspectives\, Roma Routes invites audiences to reflect on how identity is shaped between the places we come from and the places we continue to become. \nThis exhibition brings together two intertwined narratives: the story of a segregated Roma community in Tiszavasvári\, and that of an artist born in another Roma neighbourhood in the same region who has carried its memory across borders. \nThe first story is that of collaboration: stepping across internal borders between the countryside and the Hungarian capital\, Budapest\, to involve participants from the Roma neighbourhood of a small town in the North-East of Hungary in a collaborative writing project with local non-Roma residents through the publication of the periodical Duj Dzséne – Ketten – Two Together. \nThe second story is of the artist\, Robert Czibi who crossed internal borders of identity and the physical borders of countries on many occasions before finding his expressive voice in the multiplicity of London’s lingua-culture. The simultaneity of identity as rootedness in Roma origins and identity as motion and interaction with our surroundings is what unites the two narratives that unfold in the images exhibited together. \n\nThe Road Ahead\nDocumentary and Photography Projects from Hungary – Film and photography \nThis photo exhibition was created in collaboration between photojournalist Márton Kállai\, multiple-winner of the Hungarian Press Photo Competition\, and the Tiszavasvári Roma Girls’ Youth Club\, on the initiative of the KRE Linguistic Diversity and Social Participation research group at Károli Gáspár University in Budapest. Together\, Roma and non-Roma participants from Tiszavasvári and Budapest write and publish the journal Duj Dzséne – Ketten – Two Together\, creating a narrative of trust and belonging about Roma futures and the coexistence of Roma and non-Roma in Hungary. The documentary film Duj Dzséne – Ketten – Two Together: Stories of a collaborative journal in support of Roma social participation showcases stages from their journey together: how they forged a collaborative writing and research collective across the borders of identity that separate people living alongside each other. \n\n\nThere I Was Born\, Here I Become\nContemporary Art \nRobert Czibi’s artistic response unfolds as a parallel journey alongside the documentary and the photos. Although Robert’s works reflect his individual journey as a London-based Roma artist from Hungary\, his journey explores the potentialities that open up when collectives or individuals persistently criss-cross and interrogate physical and narrative borders of identity. Through his works\, he returns to the landscapes of his childhood not only to remember\, but to understand how identity is formed between the place of birth and the place of becoming. Through images\, he explores what it means to grow up in a Roma family\, to leave it behind\, and to continue carrying its imprint in his works. Together\, his artworks create a dialogue between here and there\, between collective memory and personal transformation. \n\n\nProgramme \n\n18:30 – Film screening (25 minutes)\n19:00 – Panel discussion – The Road Ahead – Documentary and Photography Projects from Hungary\n19:30 – There I Was Born\, Here I Become – Private view\n21:00 – End of Event\n\n\n\nWe warmly invite audiences to join us for an evening of photography\, film and contemporary art marking International Roma Day. Through documentary images\, collaborative storytelling and personal artistic reflection\, Roma Routes opens a space to engage with questions of identity\, belonging\, and the journeys that shape Roma lives across places and generations. \nThe exhibition offers an opportunity to encounter the voices and perspectives behind these projects and to reflect on how communities and individuals navigate the paths between heritage\, memory and new beginnings. \nRegistration is open via Eventbrite. \nThe event is supported by the National Research\, Development and Innovation Office – Hungary and organised by the Liszt Institute London URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/roma-routes-art-identity-and-expression-from-hungary-free-exhibition/ LOCATION:Liszt Institute\, Hungarian Cultural Centre London\, 17-19 Cockspur Street\, London\, Westminster\, SW1Y 5BL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Events in London,Exhibitions,Films,Free Events,Photography,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roma-Routes_Website-e1774324977346.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hungarian Cultural Centre London":MAILTO:bookings@hungary.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T163000 DTSTAMP:20260226T021001Z CREATED:20260226T021001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T021001Z UID:30119075-1772877600-1772987400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:International Women's Day: Photography Exhibition DESCRIPTION:To celebrate International Women’s Day 2026\, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is delighted to partner with photographer Jackie King to display a collection of never-before-seen photographs showing some of the 19 female Chelsea Pensioners who currently call the Royal Hospital their home. \nWomen were first admitted to the Royal Hospital Chelsea as Chelsea Pensioners in 2009\, a full three hundred and seventeen years after the Hospital first opened its doors to Army veterans. Since 2009\, many women have chosen to become part of the Royal Hospital community\, donning their scarlet coats with pride. Yet today – seventeen years later – many people are still surprised when they meet a female Chelsea Pensioner. \nThrough her photos\, Jackie King highlights the character of some of the female Chelsea Pensioners currently resident with us. Showcasing the individualism of each sitter\, she shares their unique stories visually\, while representing how embedded in the Royal Hospital community female Pensioners are today. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/international-womens-day-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,History,Museums,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cp_140126v1-18-1-e1772071745962.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Hospital Chelsea":MAILTO:elysia.hendricks@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260112T091356Z CREATED:20260112T091356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T091356Z UID:30113605-1767859200-1767891600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Pixels and Poetics: Private View DESCRIPTION:Pixels and Poetics: Sudek\, Funke and the Influence of New Technologies on the Development of Photography connects the world of interwar analogue photography with the visual aesthetics of today’s digital age. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to trace how the image has transformed over two centuries—from tangible traces of light to synthetic visual worlds created by artificial intelligence. \nThe exhibition presents iconic works by Josef Sudek and Jaromír Funke\, whose photographs demonstrate how light\, composition\, and atmosphere can transform reality into poetic or constructive visual worlds. These classical approaches are complemented by historical photomontages\, double exposures\, and analogue manipulations\, showing how deeply the desire to reshape the image is established in the tradition of photography. The historical works in the exhibition are drawn from the PPF Art collection\, which plays a key role in preserving and presenting Czech photographic heritage. \nThe contemporary section of the exhibition develops this dialogue through artists working with AI and generative technologies. In her work Your Addiction Is the Message\, Barbora Trnková reveals the mechanisms of visual dependency in the digital environment and the role of technologies in shaping our perceptions. Lenka Hamošová\, in the project Troubling GAN and the series Strange Attractions\, explores both the aesthetics and limitations of neural networks\, showing how algorithms create and reproduce stereotypes or visual hallucinations. A collaborative work by Trnková and Javůrek\, Generation of Princesses\, uses generative models to critically reflect on pop-culture ideals of femininity and their digital reconstruction. The exhibition offers a visually compelling and accessible perspective on how our understanding of the image\, reality\, and the things we are willing to believe when we look\, is changing. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre with the kind support of the PPF Foundation. \nEXHIBITION OPENING\nTuesday 20 January 2026\, 6.30 – 8.30 pm\nFree entry \nRegister Here URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pixels-and-poetics-private-view/ LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY CATEGORIES:Arts,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CC_PaP_LON_1920x1080px_72-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vitrinka Gallery 30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T203000 DTSTAMP:20251003T082824Z CREATED:20251003T082824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T082824Z UID:30108334-1760184000-1760214600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:THE SPACE AROUND US - Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The Space Around Us is a one-day exhibition that transforms Hoxton Docks into a vibrant cross-disciplinary showcase of art\, sound\, and performance. Featuring Bevan\, Cõvco\, and Seben\, the exhibition weaves together visual language and sonic exploration.\nThe evening of live art performances and sound exploration\, bringing together a cross-disciplinary line up of artists. From experimental sounds to immersive rhythms\, the night channels cosmic imagination into a shared performance space. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-space-around-us-exhibition/ LOCATION:HOXTON DOCKS\, 55 LABURNUM STREET\, LONDON\, E2 8BD CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Entertainment,Exhibitions,Fashion,Free Events,Music,Performing Arts,Photography,Pop Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PHOTO-2025-09-27-19-44-10-1-e1759481087252.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T173000 DTSTAMP:20250811T160403Z CREATED:20250811T160403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T160403Z UID:30103976-1754906400-1758562200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Outdoor Macro Photography Exhibition DESCRIPTION:21 June – 22 September \nJoin us for ‘Black Darter: A Dragonfly Safari’\, a new exhibition by renowned wildlife and landscape photographer Andrew Fusek Peters \nFor eight years\, photographer Andrew Fusek Peters has been trailing the Black Darter dragonfly across the upland habitat of the Long Mynd\, Shropshire. Photographing the Black Darter from dawn through to dusk\, Andrew captures the intricate detail of this endangered dragonfly\, drenched in dew or silhouetted by sunlight. \nAndrew Fusek Peters is a wildlife and landscape photographer who has been photographing wildlife across Shropshire and the UK for the last 13 years. His work regularly appears in the national media \,and he was awarded Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 for his photograph of a black darter dragonfly under the Milky Way. \nThe exhibition will be open to the public from 21 June to 22 September 2025\, and is included with admission. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/outdoor-macro-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:WWT London Wetland Centre\, Queen Elizabeth Walk\, Barnes\, London\, SW13 9WT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Macro-photography-exhibition_credit-Andrew-Fusek-Peters-2-1-e1754928230482.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WWT":MAILTO:info.london@wwt.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T200000 DTSTAMP:20250521T060914Z CREATED:20250521T060914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T060914Z UID:30095250-1749319200-1749326400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Photo Exhibition: Selfhood DESCRIPTION:A Contemporary Photography Exhibition Focusing on Individuality at Versus Arts \nVersus Arts will host the group photography exhibition Selfhood from June 7th to 22nd\, 2025\, centring on the concepts of individuality and selfhood.\nCurated by Dr. Nilay Islek\, the exhibition brings together 7 contemporary photographers who approach the theme of selfhood with their unique languages\, inviting the audience on both a visual and intellectual journey. \n\nA Visual Dialogue on Selfhood \n“Being” delves into the relationship individuals have with themselves\, the multi-layered structure of identity\, and internal transformations.\nThe participating artists\, through their works rooted in their personal contexts\, present powerful and intimate narratives on the search for selfhood in contemporary society.\nThe works in the exhibition range from direct portraits to abstractions\, from digital interventions to classic frames\, creating a multifaceted space for the interpretation of selfhood. \n  \nEvent Details: \n\n\nDates: June 7th – 22nd\, 2025\nGallery: Versus Arts\, 114A Lower Clapton Road\, London\, E50QR\nOpening Night: Saturday\, June 7th\, 18:00\nContact: info@versusarts.com | www.versusarts.com \nCuratorial Note: \n“This exhibition aims to make visible the dialogue between the individual’s inner voice and the concept of selfhood within a societal context.”\n— Dr NILAY ISLEK \n\nArtists:\n\nChloi Kountouridou\, Gian Maitelli\, Hüseyin Ovayolu\, Nacho Rivera\, Semra Diana Halipoğlu\, Seren Şarapçıoğlu\, Yiğit Günel\n\nChloi Kountouridou (b. 1996\, Greece) is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in London. Her practice predominantly focuses on documentary photography and video\, often using analogue mediums and techniques to create intimate and observational narratives.\n\nGian Maitelli (b. 1990\, Brazil) is a contemporary photographer based in London. By observing the sensibility in the ordinary and the quotidian\, Maitelli’s photographic vision captures street moments with a humanistic and poetic approach.\n\nHüseyin Ovayolu was born in Gaziantep\, Turkiye. He studied Photography and Video at Istanbul Bilgi University on a full scholarship. He was among the first participants of the Documentary Photography School organised by the Photography Foundation. Through photography\, he seeks to narrate personal histories and collective memory. His artistic practice is rooted in geographies where land\, conflict\, and identity are deeply intertwined. He primarily produces work in the Middle East and Eastern countries\, focusing on how place shapes people’s lives\, memories\, and social fabric. Ovayolu is an artist who conveys personal stories and collective memory through the language of photography. He has been living in London\, UK\, since 2022.\n\n\n\nNacho Rivera (Madrid\, 1977) is a Spanish photographer and educator based in London. With a mindful and artistic approach\, the thread of human experience runs through his work. He delights in detail\, highlighting the subtle and the unexpected\, creating thoughtful\, serene and meaningful images\, with an emphasis on narrative. His work has been published in books and magazines such as The British Journal of Photography\, The Telegraph Luxury Magazine\, The Times\, AD Magazine\, House and Garden and GQ Magazine. His projects have been displayed in Museums\, Galleries and International Photography Festivals\, including The Mediterranean Museum in Spain\, The Hoxton Gallery and The Manchester Contemporary in the UK\, amongst others. You can also find my Silver Gelatin Prints in public and private photography collections. As a photography teacher and mentor\, He has shared his knowledge and experience in schools such as Lycée Français Charles De Gaulle and Kings College in London. He has also participated as a panellist at Photography Festivals\, most recently at RevelaT in Barcelona. \n\n\n\nSemra Diana Halipoğlu (b. 1987\, Bulgaria) is a visual artist specialising in photography. She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Akdeniz University\, majoring in Photography.\n\n\nHer practice explores themes of identity\, mythology\, and the hidden structures of consciousness\, often constructing handmade scenes that merge tactile materiality with symbolic narratives. Through her work\, Halipoğlu invites viewers into a space where inner worlds\, ancient myths\, and contemporary selfhood intertwine. She currently lives and works in London. \n\n\n\nSeren Şarapçıoğlu is a Brighton-based visual artist whose work navigates the fragile territories between memory\, identity\, nature\, and existence. Working primarily with photography\, she transforms her images through subtle manipulations\, bending the familiar into the unfamiliar. In her recent portraits\, the deliberate erasure of eyes dissolves certainty\, inviting viewers to confront the unseen emotional landscapes within each figure. Her practice drifts between documentary and experimental narrative\, creating porous spaces where image and memory blur. Through gestures of disappearance and transformation\, she explores the shifting thresholds between the human body and the world it inhabits.\n\n\n\n\n\nYiğit Günel is a London-based multidisciplinary photographer whose work centres around people-based stories\, captured through a meticulous approach to lighting and a focus on authenticity. Since founding CULT in 2022\, he has expanded his practice to include Cult Creative Meet-ups\, a platform for artists and creatives in East London to connect and openly discuss the mental health challenges within the creative industry. Yiğit was selected for the London Creative Network Artist Development Programme in 2021 with Four Corners and continues to exhibit his work both locally and internationally. His notable exhibitions include New Photography (2015) at Alan Istanbul and 34 Women 34 Portraits (2012) at the Antalya Film Festival\, among others. His work has been published in Photographing a Rebellion by Ozcan Yurdalan (2014) and Moscow Diary\, a self-publication in 2005. He has also lectured and conducted workshops on storytelling through photography\, advanced lighting techniques\, and portraiture\, most recently hosting ongoing monthly Cult Creative Meet-ups in East London.\n\nCurator Dr Nilay Islek is a London-based artist\, academic\, and curator originally from İzmir\, Turkey. She studied photography at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dokuz Eylül University and completed her PhD at the Department of Radio\, Television\, and Cinema at Ege University\, focusing on visual culture\, collective memory\, and conceptual photography aesthetics.\n\n\nKnown for her interdisciplinary approach that combines artistic production\, curatorial practice\, and education\, ISLEK has taught photography in various institutions over the years and actively participated in documentary\, conceptual\, and cross-cultural projects. In 2016\, she became the first female photographer from Turkey to be awarded the title of “X-Photographer” by Fujifilm.\n\n\n\nIn 2018\, she relocated to London after being awarded the prestigious “Exceptional Talent” artist visa by the United Kingdom. As an extension of the Artlens Visual Culture and Photography Workshop she founded in İzmir\, she established Artlens London Visual Art Atelier in 2019. ISLEK continues her artistic production and workshops in London\, where her interdisciplinary projects focus on themes of memory\, identity\, and place.\n“Selfhood” invites the audience not only to observe but also to confront themselves and explore the shared connections within their personal experiences. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/photo-exhibition-selfhood/ LOCATION:Versus Arts\, 114A Lower Clapton Road\, London\, E50QR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Photo-Exhibition-Selfhood-e1747807701184.png ORGANIZER;CN="VersusArts":MAILTO:info@versusarts.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250323T170000 DTSTAMP:20250205T163442Z CREATED:20250205T163442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T163442Z UID:30088865-1742734800-1742749200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Photofusion x LIP Book Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first book fair! \nIn collaboration with London Independent Photography we will be hosting a book\, zines and print fair on Sunday 23rd March 2025\, 1pm – 5pm. \nPop down to bag yourself some beautiful work from independent photographers and artists from across London and beyond. \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/photofusion-x-lip-book-fair/ LOCATION:Photofusion\, Unit 2\, 2 Beehive Place\, Brixton\, London\, SW9 7QR CATEGORIES:Comics,Crafts,Free Events,Literature,Photography,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Book-Fair-Poster-Draft-copy-2-2-e1738773261430.png ORGANIZER;CN="Photofusion":MAILTO:info@photofusion.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T180000 DTSTAMP:20240912T152215Z CREATED:20240911T091412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T152215Z UID:30078202-1728471600-1728496800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Michael Ormerod: Vanishing Point Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The exhibition ‘Michael Ormerod: Vanishing Point’ is the first exhibition on this unique photographer for almost 20 years. \nMichael Ormerod (1947-1991) was a British photographer with a distinctive and powerful voice. His career was tragically cut short on August 7th\, 1991\, in a road accident on his last field trip to the USA. \nHe is known for his striking and evocative images capturing American landscapes and urban scenes. His work often depicted the raw\, gritty reality of life in America\, showcasing its beauty and challenges. Ormerod’s photography gained recognition for its powerful storytelling and unique perspective on the American experience. \nHis legacy continues influencing contemporary photographers\, and his work remains highly regarded in the photography community. Despite this\, only one major exhibition of his work has taken place over the last 33 years\, in 2003. \nSince his untimely death in 1991\, Ormerod’s work has been held at the Millennium Picture Library in London. At a family event in 2012\, celebrating his life and photographic work\, his daughter Ali had a wonderful conversation with one of Ormerod’s closest friends\, fellow photographer Geoff Weston. \nThis conversation led to a shared intention: to return to the archive and revisit his photographic legacy. We have since discovered a trove of previously unseen negatives from Ormerod’s trips to America. Working closely with the help of Alan Thoburn\, over a decade\, we have cherished the opportunity to consider these previously unseen images and curate a new collection that deserves public display. \nThanks to the generous donations to a Kickstarter campaign\, we are able to present this body of Ormerod’s never-before-seen work to a wider audience. \nJoin us in appreciating his legacy. \nPlease note that for Sunday openings the gallery will close at 4pm instead of 6pm. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/michael-ormerod-vanishing-point-exhibition/2024-10-09/ LOCATION:The Soho Black Boutique\, 33 Great Windmill Street\, London\, W1D 7LR CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,History,Photography,Pop Up,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/066_07-e1725989089631.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Crane Kalman Brighton Gallery":MAILTO:enquiries@cranekalmanbrighton.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T130000 DTSTAMP:20240912T152257Z CREATED:20240911T091126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T152257Z UID:30077153-1727521200-1727528400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Michael Ormerod: Vanishing Point – Curator’s Talk DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth conversation between photography curator and former gallerist Zelda Cheatle\, British photographer Barry Lewis\, and gallery director Richard Kalman. \nTogether\, they’ll discuss the discovery of never-before-seen negatives from Ormerod’s archive\, themes throughout his work\, and the legacy of one of the most incisive British photographers of the 20th century. \nWe are delighted to announce that Michael Ormerod’s second photobook will be published by RRB Photobooks later this fall. \nPlease follow the link to book tickets – space is limited! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/michael-ormerod-vanishing-point-curators-talk/ LOCATION:The Soho Black Boutique\, 33 Great Windmill Street\, London\, W1D 7LR CATEGORIES:Arts,Cheap Tickets,Conferences,Conversation,Events in London,Exhibitions,Photography,Pop Up,Seminars,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/94_11-e1725989108690.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Crane Kalman Brighton Gallery":MAILTO:enquiries@cranekalmanbrighton.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T170000 DTSTAMP:20240626T050617Z CREATED:20240626T050617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T050617Z UID:30072704-1722326400-1722358800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:South West Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Paddington Station DESCRIPTION:With summer finally here\, and thoughts turning to days spent by the sea\, what better time to celebrate one of the UK’s most spectacular sections of coastline? Taking place at London’s Paddington Station (Platforms 8 & 9) from 3 – 30 July\, the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition offers visitors the chance to view all the winning images from this popular photography competition… and more.\n\nHighlighting the diversity\, beauty\, wildlife\, heritage and seasonality of the coastal environment\, both on and around the South West Coast Path – 630 miles of stunning coastline spanning four counties\, from Minehead to Poole – the exhibition will also include images that illustrate all too clearly the impact of climate change on and around England’s longest National Trail.\n\nOrganised by the South West Coast Path Association\, the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year competition is now in its 12th year\, although this is the first time that a public exhibition has been held for it in the capital\, thanks to headline sponsors\, Great Western Railway (GWR) along with the support of Network Rail. Choosing an overall winner from the 1\,500 entries was a challenging task for the judges\, who awarded the coveted title to James Loveridge for his striking photograph entitled ‘An aerial view over Lyme Regis Cobb during Storm Ciaran’ (shown)\, which impressed the panel both with its beauty and its messages.\n\nVisitors to the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Paddington Station will be able to view James’ winning image\, as well as see beautiful photographs from the winners and runners-up in competition categories that include Urban Lines\, Climate Change\, Sky Shot and Young Photographer of the Year.\n\nThere will also be a free-to-enter competition at the stand to win a framed print of a photograph of your choice from the selection on display\, as well as plenty of information about visiting the South West Coast Path\, and the work of the South West Coast Path Association and its partners to protect and preserve this beautiful natural treasure for all. Visitors can also make an on-the-spot donation to the charity using QR codes displayed on each of the exhibition panels\, should they so wish.\n\nEVENT START & FINISH TIME: All-day event from 3rd July to 30th July inclusive. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/south-west-photographer-of-the-year-exhibition-at-paddington-station/2024-07-30/ LOCATION:Paddington Station\, Praed Street\, London\, W2 1HQ CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nature-Photo-Exhibition.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240902T170000 DTSTAMP:20240301T094810Z CREATED:20240301T094808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T094810Z UID:30064637-1716631200-1725296400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Princess Diana: Accredited Access photography exhibition DESCRIPTION:Opening on 25th May 2024 in London and for a limited run\, the exhibition tells the untold story of how Princess Diana changed the world – through the lens of her official photographer. \n\n\n\nPairing a stunning visual journey of her most recognisable and iconic photographs with exclusive\, never-heard-before stories from her official photographers\, we trace Diana’s emotional path as she modernises motherhood\, revolutionises fashion and shows the world how to be human. \n\n\n\nAccredited by the Royal Family\, Anwar Hussein and his two sons make up the longest-standing family of official royal photographers\, having collectively spent over four decades working side-by-side with the iconic Princess and her family. Anwar Hussein changed how we see the royal family by taking casual photographs and capturing the subjects’ lives and emotions. \n\n\n\nFor the first time in his 60-year career\, her favourite royal photographer of all time shares the untold stories of royal life and the Princess that we could not take our eyes off. \n\n\n\nThe 60-minute experience includes a free multimedia guide located at Dockside Vaults at St Katharine Docks\, right next to Tower Bridge. Prices from £17 and can be booked online at PrincessDiana.London. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/princess-diana-accredited-access-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:dockside vaults\, Ivory House\, London\, E1W 1AT CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Family Activities,Fashion,Museums,Photography,Pop Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Square-360x360px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T180000 DTSTAMP:20240318T033748Z CREATED:20240318T033748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T033748Z UID:30065745-1713009600-1713031200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Talking Textures - Unveiling Authentic Beauty with an Editorial Edge DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an unforgettable exploration of culture\, identity\, and beauty at “Talking Textures\,” a groundbreaking event curated by Yasemin Hassan. Set to debut at Ugly Duck in London from April 13th to 14th\, this thought-provoking exhibition invites you to delve deep into the captivating world of South West Asian and North African (SWANA) communities. \nAt the core of “Talking Textures” lies an analogue photo series that transcends mere aesthetics\, offering a profound exploration of the diverse textures of hair and the stories they embody. Each photograph serves as a window into the rich tapestry of SWANA heritage\, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate relationship between hair\, identity\, and belonging. \nAs you immerse yourself in the exhibition\, prepare to embark on a journey of discovery where every image unveils a new layer of meaning and significance. From the coils of tightly curled hair to the flowing locks of natural waves\, each texture becomes a testament to the resilience\, beauty\, and diversity of SWANA culture. \nBut “Talking Textures” is more than just an exhibition—it’s a celebration of diversity and a catalyst for change. In addition to the captivating visuals\, the event promises an array of engaging workshops designed to deepen understanding and spark meaningful dialogue. Explore themes of cultural representation\, self-expression\, and community empowerment as you participate in interactive sessions that inspire reflection and connection. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative experience that will leave a lasting impact on hearts and minds alike. Join us at Ugly Duck in London Bridge for “Talking Textures\,” where beauty\, culture\, and identity converge in an unforgettable celebration of SWANA heritage. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/talking-textures-unveiling-authentic-beauty-with-an-editorial-edge-2/ LOCATION:49 Tanner St\, London SE1 3PL\, 49 Tanner St\,\, LONDON\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Beauty,Exhibitions,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TALKING_TEXTURES_UGLY_DUCK_POSTERS-14-e1710733044680.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240414T235959 DTSTAMP:20240311T010606Z CREATED:20240311T010603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T010606Z UID:30065465-1712966400-1713139199@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Talking Textures - Unveiling Authentic Beauty with an Editorial Edge DESCRIPTION:“Talking Textures” Exhibition and Workshops \n\n\n\nExperience unveiling a groundbreaking project as Curator Yasemin Hassan presents “Talking Textures” at Ugly Duck in London from April 12th to 14th. This captivating analogue photo series delves into the intriguing intersection of beauty and cultural identity within South West Asian and North African (SWANA) communities. \n\n\n\nDate: April 12th – 14th\, 2024 \n\n\n\nTime: 12 pm-6 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Ugly Duck\,  49 Tanner St\, London SE1 3PL \n\n\n\nDescription: Step into the world of “Talking Textures” and immerse yourself in a thought-provoking exploration of beauty and cultural heritage. Curator Yasemin Hassan invites you to witness the debut of this groundbreaking analogue photo series\, which shines a spotlight on the rich tapestry of South West Asian and North African (SWANA) communities. \n\n\n\nThrough stunning visuals and poignant narratives\, “Talking Textures” invites you to contemplate the intricate relationship between hair\, identity\, and belonging. Delve into the diverse textures of hair and the stories they carry\, as captured through the lens of this innovative project. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the exhibition\, stay tuned for exciting workshops to be announced soon. These interactive sessions will offer unique insights and opportunities to engage with the themes explored in “Talking Textures.” \n\n\n\nJoin us at Ugly Duck in London Bridge for an unforgettable experience celebrating diversity\, beauty\, and cultural heritage. \n\n\n\nTickets: Admission is free. Workshop details and registration information will be announced soon. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be part of this thought-provoking event. Mark your calendars and join us for the debut of “Talking Textures” at Ugly Duck! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/talking-textures-unveiling-authentic-beauty-with-an-editorial-edge/ LOCATION:49 Tanner St\, London SE1 3PL\, 49 Tanner St\,\, LONDON\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Beauty,Exhibitions,Fashion,Free Events,Performing Arts,Photography,Society,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TALKING_TEXTURES_UGLY_DUCK_POSTERS-15-e1710119079838.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231007T160000 DTSTAMP:20231006T174342Z CREATED:20231006T174338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T174342Z UID:30060644-1696492800-1696694400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:BEAUTY IN EVERY SMILE DESCRIPTION:Smile Train UK – the world’s largest cleft charity – have released a series of unfiltered images celebrating the beauty and diversity in smiles\, to support their new nationwide campaign\, Beauty in Every Smile. \n\n\n\nCaptured by London-based photographer Fanny Beckman\, who is renowned for using art to raise awareness of social injustice and inequalities\, the images feature 12 cleft-affected people from across the UK\, who have come to love their smiles after facing stigma\, mistreatment and/or discrimination as a result of their facial difference. \n\n\n\nLaunched in time for World Smile Day® (6 October)\, the images are being showcased on giant 2-metre high panels in a public exhibition on London’s busy South Bank\, from 9am on Thursday 5 October to 4pm on Saturday 7 October. \n\n\n\nCommenting on the exhibition images\, Fanny Beckman\, says: “Beauty in Every Smile has truly been a dream project to work on. Smile Train UK’s work is very much in line with my ethos and what I want to achieve with my photography: to raise awareness of stories that historically have been untold. Art is a powerful tool to use to start conversations\, and I’ve been fortunate to meet many inspiring people during the photoshoots. I am grateful to all the models for sharing their experiences\, and for removing the stigma around being born with a cleft.”  \n\n\n\nA cleft is a facial difference that occurs when a baby’s lip and/or mouth do not fuse together during pregnancy. One in 700 people are born with a cleft in the UK each year – and every three minutes a baby is born with a cleft globally. \n\n\n\nSadly\, research recently carried out by Smile Train UK – in partnership with Censuswide – found that over a third (34%) of people living with a facial difference in the UK (including cleft) have been discriminated against or have heard negative comments said about them. Three in ten (30%) have also been bullied. As a result\, more than a quarter have felt self-conscious (29%)\, unhappy (28%)\, embarrassed (28%)\, unwanted (26%) – and even depressed (27%). \n\n\n\nAnd these feelings of self-consciousness don’t just impact people with a facial difference. According to Smile Train UK’s survey\, over half (53%) of the wider public are yet to fully love their smile. And sadly\, only 18% of the nation think their smile is beautiful. \n\n\n\nInterestingly\, approximately a quarter (24%) of the public surveyed said they would love their smile more if they were told it was beautiful. And for one in ten\, a greater understanding of differences and uniqueness in society would have a positive impact on the way they view their smile too. \n\n\n\nIn response to these findings\, Smile Train has launched the Beauty in Every Smile campaign\, to inspire more ‘smile inclusivity’ in the UK and to encourage people to see the beauty in their own unique smiles. \n\n\n\nSmile Train UK is championing smile inclusivity\, by encouraging more people to see the beauty in the smiles of others – as well as their own. Because there’s Beauty in Every Smile. Visit www.smiletrain.org.uk/beautyineverysmile to learn more. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/beauty-in-every-smile/ LOCATION:Riverside Slice\, Bernie Spain Gardens\, Riverside Walkway (by Oxo Tower Wharf)\, South Bank\, London\, SE1 9PP CATEGORIES:Charity Events,Community Events,Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beauty_In_Every_Smile-11-e1696614160614.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230831T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230910T180000 DTSTAMP:20230815T133700Z CREATED:20230815T133656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T133700Z UID:30060502-1693476000-1694368800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Sex\, Spies and Lies – The Profumo Affair 60th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:‘Sex\, Lies and Spies’ is a series of thought-provoking images from East End photographer Joe Leslie marking the 60th anniversary of Britain’s biggest political scandal of the 20th century – the Profumo Affair. \n\n\n\nFeaturing the main protagonists of the 1960s crisis – government minister John Profumo\, models Christine Keeler and Mandy Rice-Davies\, socialite Stephen Ward\, Russian spy Yevgeny Ivanov\, notorious slum landlord Peter Rachman\, jazz promoter Johnny Edgecombe and jazz singer Lucky Gordon – Leslie has reimaged the scandal through a unique captivating visual  journey\, with Keeler being the main subject. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition explores the entire affair\, from 1961 through to the resignation of Profumo in 1963 and Keeler’s court trial. \n\n\n\nThe artwork is part of Brick Lane Gallery’s Art in Mind exhibition. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/sex-spies-and-lies-the-profumo-affair-60th-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Brick Lane Gallery\, 216 Brick Lane\, London\, E16SA CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/FLAMINGO-CLUB-e1692106438781.png GEO:51.5244935;-0.0713509 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Brick Lane Gallery 216 Brick Lane London E16SA;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=216 Brick Lane:geo:-0.0713509,51.5244935 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T223000 DTSTAMP:20230624T154637Z CREATED:20230624T154632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T154637Z UID:30060339-1689789600-1689805800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Evening of Wildlife Photography Over Dinner DESCRIPTION:Experience an immersed evening of food & wildlife photography! \n\n\n\nThe Evening Comprises of: \n\n\n\n\nYou will learn tips & tricks on how to instantly improve your wildlife photography. Matt will discuss the importance of light & how to use it creatively\, the concept of telling stories with your images\, & the role that being proactive & pre-visualising shots takes in producing eye-catching images.\n\n\n\nMatt will also share stories behind some of his most popular photos\, discuss topics such as the power of images to facilitate change\, & open up conversations about conservation in wildlife photography to be explored.\n\n\n\nArray of canapes and a welcome drink followed by a delicious sit down dinner with half a bottle of red or white wine.\n\n\n\n\n* Please feel free to bring some of your photos along\, either in print form or on your smartphone & throughout the evening\, Matt will be happy to take a look & offer feedback if desired. \n\n\n\nMenu for the Evening \n\n\n\nDinner and the venue is hosted by the well known supperclub\, The White Room. \n\n\n\nQuinoa Dill Balls with Vegetable Dip \n\n\n\nPea & Mint Hummus on Cucumber \n\n\n\nMarinated Chicken Skewers \n\n\n\nCourgette Frittata \n\n\n\nWatermelon Bites with Mint & Feta \n\n\n\nGlass of Fizz \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n******* \n\n\n\nBasket of Homemade Bread \n\n\n\nHerb Crusted Cod Loin on Lemon Prawn Risotto \n\n\n\nor \n\n\n\nCrispy Duck Breast with Summer Berry Sauce on Minted Courgette\, Pea & New Potatoes \n\n\n\nor \n\n\n\nPortobello Mushroom Steaks on Fava Beans Mash with Green Beans (Vegan) \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n******* \n\n\n\nRaspberry Lemon Cheesecake \n\n\n\nor \n\n\n\nStrawberry Tart with Homemade Pistachio Sorbet (Vegan) \n\n\n\nHalf a bottle of red or white included. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nAny dietary requirements\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nHi! \n\n\n\nHost – Hemini Mehta \n\n\n\nFounder of MuseScout\, photography platform. Global speaker on sustainability at large media events & organisations\, such as SXSW\, BBC\, UN ITU\, & EU. Authored many publications on the subject matter. And a keen photographer! \n\n\n\nPhotographer – Matthew Williams-Ellis \n\n\n\nA London-based photographer & filmmaker\, specialising wildlife & travel. His personal work has received recognition in Travel Photographer of the Year & Wildlife Photographer of the Year on numerous occasions. \n\n\n\nChef – Claudia Stachelhaus \n\n\n\nA Resting Banker Girl – the passion for food & entertaining made her create the White Room Supper Club. The supper club has been feeding guests for more than 10 years! URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/evening-of-wildlife-photography-over-dinner/ LOCATION:The White Room Supper Club\, City Road\, London\, N1 7SZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Food Tasting,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/thumbnail_image0.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="MuseScout":MAILTO:hemini@musescout.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230614T210000 DTSTAMP:20230606T165004Z CREATED:20230606T164649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T165004Z UID:30060276-1686765600-1686776400@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Reflections DESCRIPTION:With Reflections\, Olga Karlovac presents a visual journal of her inner world as a series of experimental self-portraits alongside timeless and nameless landscapes. \n\n\n\nKarlovac’s work occupies a space between figuration and abstraction\, shadow and light\, recollection and the here and now. Using her camera as a painterly tool to create an atmospheric and grainy aesthetic\, her intentionally blurred contemplations intuitively convey fluidity and emotion. Not intending to chronicle a specific circumstance or situation\, the artist evokes memories and moods that are at once intimate and universal. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition concludes a transition period that spanned six years and three books. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition runs from 12-18 June 2023\, open daily 12noon – 6 pm \n\n\n\nPrivate View: Wednesday 14 June\, 6-9 pm URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/reflections/ LOCATION:The Fitzrovia Gallery\, 139 Whitfield Street\, London\, W1T 5EN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/self-portrait-in-the-mirror-8-e1686069985525.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="factor-m":MAILTO:info@factor-m.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230315T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T170000 DTSTAMP:20230410T103750Z CREATED:20230127T135939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T103750Z UID:30059889-1678867200-1679158800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Societies of Photographers 2023 London Photo Convention & Trade Show DESCRIPTION:If you are an aspiring professional\, this Convention and Trade Show is a must!The Societies of Photographers’ members and non-members are welcome. \n\n\n\nThe 2023 Convention is a veritable feast of education\, with four days of action-packed programmes designed to help you put your imagery ahead of the game. The three-day Trade Show spanning Thursday to Saturday is a gathering of the who’s who in the photographic industry\, with the ‘big guns’ present and eager to show you the latest in technology and design. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/the-societies-of-photographers-2023-london-photo-convention-trade-show/ LOCATION:Novotel London West\, Hammersmith\, International Ctre\, 1 Shortlands\, London\, W6 8DR CATEGORIES:Computers & IT,Design,Digital Arts,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/convention23.jpg GEO:51.4919588;-0.2200956 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Novotel London West Hammersmith International Ctre 1 Shortlands London W6 8DR;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=International Ctre\, 1 Shortlands:geo:-0.2200956,51.4919588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T235959 DTSTAMP:20221115T085953Z CREATED:20221115T085948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T085953Z UID:30059742-1673136000-1675209599@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:RPS Landscape Group Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Following its success in Edinburgh & York\, the RPS Landscape Group’s outdoor exhibition moves to Southwark Cathedral on The South Bank\, close to London Bridge and Borough Market.  Over 60 members’ images: from London to Antarctica; land & sea; rural & urban; big scenes & intimate insights; colour & mono. \nOrganised by The Royal Photographic Society (Patron: HRH The Princess of Wales) \nWith thanks to the Dean of Southwark Cathedral and his helpful teams \nFor exhibition info & featured photographers\, visit https://rps.org/Landscape-EXPO22/ \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/rps-landscape-group-exhibition/ LOCATION:Southwark Cathedral\, London Bridge SE1 9DA\, London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RPSL-Flyer.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Photographic Society%2C Landscape Group":MAILTO:RPS_Landscape_Exhibition@gmx.co.uk GEO:51.508212;-0.0875743 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Southwark Cathedral London Bridge SE1 9DA London United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=London Bridge SE1 9DA:geo:-0.0875743,51.508212 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220723T235959 DTSTAMP:20220718T162340Z CREATED:20220629T053447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T162340Z UID:30058590-1655942400-1658620799@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Velvet Society – المجتمع المخملي: Power and Glamour in 90s Damascus\, Syria DESCRIPTION:With Velvet Society\, we strive to empower Syrian women and culture: it is an exhibition displaying the creative acts of survival in fashion and fabric of two Syrian women\, civil engineer Raghad Mardini and Artist Heba Al-Akkad. The exhibition is in conjunction with Refugee Week. We have also organised a series of interactive events that will complement the exhibition\, including two workshops\, one artist-led tour of the exhibition\, one live panel and one webinar.\n. \n\n\n\nAbout The Exhibition\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery is honoured to present Velvet Society\, an exhibition displaying the creative acts of survival in fashion and fabric of two Syrian women\, civil engineer Raghad Mardini and artist Heba Al-Akkad. The 90s fashion collection of Mardini\, emanating from the wealthy and powerful class of the self-styled “velvet society” prominent in 90s Syria\, will be juxtaposed with a range of vibrant artworks made in fabric and fibre by Heba Al-Akkad. A powerful dialogue will be established between these collections\, to expose a Damascus of the 90s dominated by complexes of glamour and power\, at once joyful yet troubled\, wielded both by and against the women in question.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition centres itself around the stories of these two Syrian Muslim women. From differing backgrounds\, they\, as refugees from the Syrian uprising\, struck up a friendship founded on a mutual interest in creativity within visual arts. Viewers will bear witness to their testimonies of liberation from religious and patriarchal violence. Photographs\, art objects and items of fashion are displayed to invigorate a commentary on feminism\, female freedom and Syrian history\, linked by the medium of textiles.\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Janis Jefferies\, Emeritus Professor at Goldsmiths University\, has explained the salience of clothes in this exhibition:\n\n\n\n\nClothing carries powerful signs of non-verbal communication. It covers us\, it represents individual identities that can be played with\, disrupted and challenge what we do in our everyday lives\, both physically and sexually. If we are displaced or exiled from our homes or driven out by war\, what we wear changes. In this exhibition we see how two Muslim women become friends. They connect through art\, through their different relationship with material; a veil is worn\, designer labels are displayed. Photographs act as documents; new objects are made.\n\n\n\n\nBy bringing these stories to UK audiences in a seductive yet forceful exhibition\, fashion devotees and art lovers alike will explore the political nature of clothing\, how it shapes the representation of women in fashion\, society and art. Beliefs about Middle Eastern women will be challenged and a broader and richer recent Syrian history will emerge.\n\n\n\n\n\nHeba Al-Akkad was born in Damascus in 1981. She graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Damascus University 2006. She now lives and works in Gothenburg\, Sweden\, where she has been able to escape the cycle of familial violence and abuse that she suffered since girlhood. She has had solo shows across Europe and the Middle East. Litehouse Gallery has commissioned work from Al-Akkad on themes of self-identity and dress.\n\n\n\n\n\nRaghad Mardini\, on the other hand\, found herself inducted into the “velvet society”\, a figurative term for a class involved in high business and power in Syria during the 90s. Photographs from Mardini’s archive will give visual evidence of the velvet society\, which\, after many years of negotiating its excesses and its alienating demands\, she finally decided to reject. These photographs will be shown alongside a fashion collection supplied by western designers including Dior\, Versace\, Mugler\, Chanel\, Galliano\, YSL\, Alaia as well as Syrian designer Nicola Khoury\, all of which Mardini wore during her time within the velvet society. The exhibition will not just highlight the vibrancy of those times and the relentless glamour demanded in the velvet society\, but will look deeper into how female sexuality was weaponised in the game of politics and money.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an exhibition about how\, in 90s Damascus\, fabric dazzled\, lured\, sheltered\, bound\, concealed\, and\, as time wore on\, changed.\n\n.\n\n\n\n\nProgramme of Events\n\n\n\n\nAlongside the exhibition\, we are organising a series of events ranging from workshops and live panels. Like the exhibition\, these events are completely free to attend and require pre-booking. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us via email or send us a direct message on social media. We hope to see you there!\n\n.\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 23rd June\, 7 – 9pm // Private View – Velvet Society.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis features a solo viola performance of Syrian classical compositions by Raghad Haddad\, a refugee in the UK and a member of the London Syrian Ensemble.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3zGZf7q\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1ESsDmT5Q\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 25th June\, 2 – 4pm // Workshop – Bird/Human.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free workshop hosted by artist Heba Al-Akkad is aimed at children and young people. In acts of playful discovery\, we will take the bird and the human\, merging and mixing the two to obtain an inspired character. The imagination of the child will help create\, through the use of recycled materials (fabrics and threads)\, an artistic doll. The bird will symbolise freedom\, hope and migration. Bring an old photo that has meaning for you. All materials will be provided. All ages under 14 and parents welcomed to be present. Book through the website.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3HuP1Ji\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1R7Db7g7Q\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday 26th June\, 1 – 2pm // Gallery Talk – Curator-led Tour with the Artist.\n\n\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to hear from the artist Heba Al-Akkad and curator Raghad Mardini in person about this exhibition that is based around their two lives in 90s Syria. It will be accompanied by a British Sign Language interpreter. Entry is free.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3tEexGe\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3lsgLmEKX\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday 30th June\, 6.30 – 7.30pm // Gallery Talk – Social Fabrics: Interwoven Identities.\n\n\n\n\n\nA live panel with the famous Lebanese novelists Hanan Al Shaykh and Prof. Iman Humaydan. With both novelists speaking about their books – Al Shaykh’s The Locust and the Bird: My Mother’s Story\, Humaydan’s The Weight of Paradise – the panel will explore the female characters of their novels and the societal causes they reflect. Entry is free.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3mX0S9D\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1ZMD8pEjy\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 9th July\, 2.30 – 4.30pm // Workshop – Which Story\, Whose Histories?\n\n\n\n\n\nThis free two-part workshop hosted by artist Elena Cecchinato is aimed at refugee children and adults. Participants will learn to rework a vintage photograph\, giving new life and narrative to it by a stitching and weaving process that will spark new visual conversations with time and memory. Bring an old photo that means something to you. All materials will be provided. The second part of this workshop will take place at Garrett Anderson secondary school. Book through the website.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: https://bit.ly/3QqPiRr\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/2uSX4hphC\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 16th July\, 6.30 – 7.30 pm // Webinar – Intersectional Feminism in the Middle East.\n\n\n\n\n\nLebanese designer and activist\, Rana Khoury will speak about her social enterprise ‘Phenomenal Women’\, which links women living in difficult situations and survivors of gender based violence to better opportunities and help them leave the never ending cycle of violence.\n\n\n\n\n\n Pre-book for this free event: email info@litehousegallery.co.uk\n Let your friends know you are attending and invite them! Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3FsOkrrnh\n\n.\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Gallery\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery was founded in London\, UK\, in 2017 by Raghad Mardini to represent and promote emerging Syrian contemporary artists\, create a hub for Syrian artists in the UK\, and encourage new forms of cultural exchange between Syrian and British artists.\n\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery evolved from the Art Residence Aley (ARA)\, an NGO founded by Mardini in 2012 in Mount Lebanon\, a suburb of Beirut. Many Syrian artists who had fled to Lebanon were unable to continue their practice due to trauma and financial hardship. At ARA\, for a month\, they had bed\, board\, space\, freedom\, and all the materials needed to enable them to make art again. ARA also curated exhibitions and performances worldwide.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail info@litehousegallery.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\nWebsite www.litehousegallery.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline Shop www.litehousegalleryshop.co.uk/\n\n\n\n\n\nPhone +44 7833 700 984\n\n.\n\n\n\n\n\nQuick-links www.linktr.ee/litehousegallery\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram www.instagram.com/litehousegallery\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook www.facebook.com/litehousegallery\n\n\n\n\n\nTwitter www.twitter.com/Litehousegalery\n\n.\n\n\n\n\nExhibition Information\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nExhibition\n\n\n\n\n\nVelvet Society – المجتمع المخملي: Power and Glamour in 90s Damascus\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLitehouse Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.litehousegallery.co.uk\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\nP21 Gallery (Kings Cross)\n\n\n\n\n\n21-27 Chalton Street\, London NW1 1JD\, UK\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.p21.gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\n23rd June – 23rd July\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nOpening Hours\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Thursday & Friday: 12 – 6pm\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday: 12 – 8pm\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday: 12 – 4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n.\n\nEntry is free. No appointment necessary. Wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition is presented in conjunction with Refugee Week\, supported by Counterpoints Arts\,  funded by Arts Council England and promoted by Shubbak Festival. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/velvet-society-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%ac%d8%aa%d9%85%d8%b9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%ae%d9%85%d9%84%d9%8a-power-and-glamour-in-90s-damascus/ LOCATION:P21 Gallery\, 21-27 Chalton Street\, London\, NW1 1JD CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Conversation,Crafts,Design,Entertainment,Events in London,Exhibitions,Family Activities,Fashion,Films,Free Events,History,People,Photography,Politics,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Litehouse-Gallery-presents-Velvet-Society.png ORGANIZER;CN="Litehouse Gallery":MAILTO:sarah@litehousegallery.co.uk GEO:51.5288079;-0.1294944 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=P21 Gallery 21-27 Chalton Street London NW1 1JD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21-27 Chalton Street:geo:-0.1294944,51.5288079 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220427T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220604T180000 DTSTAMP:20220411T070931Z CREATED:20220411T070931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T070931Z UID:30059100-1651057200-1654365600@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Nature Interrupted with Celina Teague DESCRIPTION:Monstrous hybrid beings appear against acid skies and barren landscapes\, creating surreal\, otherworldly scenes that sit uncomfortably between nightmare and dream. Nature Interrupted\, Celina Teague’s fifth solo show at Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery\, takes a deep dive into the dark underbelly of our planet’s biosphere\, where human detritus overcome animals and plants. They appear futuristic\, unwholesome\, and alarming. Still\, at the same time\, Teague’s vibrant colour palette commands presence: we are challenged not only to look but to face up to the reality of what we see. \nIn part\, Teague’s artistic practice is an expression of her guilt and responsibility about not only environmental issues but also political and humanitarian crises. She listens to the news and various podcasts as she paints\, allowing the information to filter through onto the canvas so that each composition possesses a raw sense of urgency. ‘I paint instinctively. It always involves risk\, which I find both liberating and frightening. If I painted on a different day or even at a different hour\, the result would be completely different\,’ she says. \nThe work Still I Rise\, for example\, was made when Teague was listening to reports of the conflict in Afghanistan and specifically about the oppression of women. However\, instead of focusing on the bleakness of the situation\, Teague’s perspective is one of hope\, vitality and strength. In the painting\, women dressed in blue burqas appear like flowers blooming at the end of tall lush vines\, the winding\, interconnected stems suggesting a sense of quiet solidarity. Interestingly\, this is the only work in which humanity and nature appear in harmony: the women are supported by the natural world rather than overwhelming it. However\, this relationship becomes skewed in the painting Swallowed. Here\, the women appear huddled together to form the centre of what looks like a pink flower\, but closer inspection reveals that the petals are\, in fact\, severed tongues. In this way\, the work becomes a powerful visual metaphor for how censorship is used as a form of oppression and entrapment. \nAlthough the other works reflect more broadly on the climate crisis\, the notion of mutilation runs throughout the exhibition. In one of the more surreal compositions\, a giant straw pierces through the centre of a flamingo’s body\, which is itself\, assembled from pink\, fleshy human limbs and organs. A mass of breasts and udders replace its feathers while its foot is a claw-like human hand. The strange yellow glow of the sky suggests a sickness or toxicity\, and an egg lies fried on the cracked\, dry ground as if baked in the sun. Like all of Teague’s works\, the bright colour palette is somewhat misleading: we’re unsure whether to laugh or gasp. Is this a horror or a comedy? \nThis deliberate ambiguity creates a strong sense of unease that reflects both the subject matter and Teague’s approach to image-making. ‘My work is sometimes labelled as activist art\, which I find uncomfortable because painting about these issues doesn’t feel like enough\,’ she says. ‘We have all the facts easily accessible to us\, but we still just sit back and watch what’s happening most of the time.’ Teague returns to this notion of ‘armchair activism’ in each of her exhibitions by painting an image of an armchair\, often encompassing elements from the other works to create a sense of unity while also highlighting the irony of her role as an artist. However\, it would be amiss to ignore the power of the image. Teague’s paintings command our gaze and draw our attention to the politics of seeing. Confronted by these strange\, unsettling scenes\, we can deny neither awareness nor responsibility. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/nature-interrupted-with-celina-teague/ LOCATION:2 Melior Pl\, Bermondsey\, London SE1 3SZ\, Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery\, 2 Melior Pl\, Bermondsey\, London\, SE1 3SZ CATEGORIES:Arts,Design,Events in London,Exhibitions,Family Activities,Illustration,Museums,Pop Up,Sculpture,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Celina-Teague_Split-Personality_Picnic-2022_Oil-on-canvas_130-x-150-cm.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Kristin Hjellegjerde":MAILTO:info@kristinhjellegjerde.com GEO:51.5023716;-0.0842774 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=2 Melior Pl Bermondsey London SE1 3SZ Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery 2 Melior Pl Bermondsey London SE1 3SZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery\, 2 Melior Pl\, Bermondsey:geo:-0.0842774,51.5023716 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220430T200000 DTSTAMP:20220907T114404Z CREATED:20211101T121634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T114404Z UID:30058468-1637085600-1651348800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:David Gaberle: Looking for Prague DESCRIPTION:Private view & artist talk: 16 November 2021\, 6 pm \nAn outdoor exhibition of the work of Czech street photographer and worldwide ambassador for FUJIFILM David Gaberle captures everyday Prague’s streets. Following his critically applauded Metropolight project in which he explored world cities from London to Tokyo\, Gaberle turned his camera on his native city of Prague. After covering more than 2000 km of streets and six months in making the result is a subjective\, almost intimate documentation of Prague offering an untraditional view of places away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. \nComprehensive artist statement by David Gaberle for his photographic exhibition:\n“Taking photographs while travelling is often an easy endeavour because everything seems new and exciting. However\, the novelty is seductive\, and we tend to exoticise what we see and perceive. As a result\, the photographs tend to say more about us as visitors than about the places we are trying to portray.\nWhen I returned to live in Prague\, I focused my camera on the cityscape outside of the city’s historical centre. I walked many of the same streets repeatedly in the hope that I would learn to find the seemingly mundane and ordinary to be interesting. After a few months\, I stopped wishing for extraordinary moments to happen in front of my lens\, and I started to notice the textures\, the subtle tones of colours and the rhythm of objects in the camera’s frame. I slowly began to see the city as a collage of shapes and colours. It felt like progress\, yet I still cannot shake off the feeling that I am not looking at Prague entirely my way.\nOften\, I think that everything the camera and the eye perceive is simply a reflection of light that bounces off the surface. The implication seems to be that we never really see things for what they are. Sometimes I feel like I can sense what that suggests\, but the consequences seem so harrowing that I have not yet found the courage to explore what it means.” \nDAVID GABERLE\n“David Gaberle underlines with light exactly that spot within the composition that he wants to draw attention to\, or lights up the colour that is the essence of the whole image. David presses the shutter often at the moment when the sun’s rays light the small area of the street or touch the façade of a house at the last moment. It is as if he takes pleasure from this nervy borderline moment when the well-lit streets turn just for an instant into a stage.” Tomáš Pospěch\, Curator \nPart of 25th Made in Prague Festival (7 November – 7 December 2021) \nFree\, registration on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/david-gaberle-looking-for-prague-private-view-artist-talk-tickets-196392554417?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_cid=b90125e016&mc_eid=970f7c2a4f URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/david-gaberle-looking-for-prague/ LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Digital Arts,Events in London,Family Activities,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/David-Gaberle-main-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Czech Embassy London 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W84QY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211001 DTSTAMP:20210701T183502Z CREATED:20210511T051704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T183502Z UID:30056781-1630454400-1633046399@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Antonín Kratochvíl: Testimonies DESCRIPTION:06 MAY 2021 – 30 SEP 2021\nCzech Centre’s Window Gallery & Czech Embassy London (outdoor exhibition\, free access)\nMore info: https://london.czechcentres.cz/en/program/antonin-kratochvil-testimonies \nAn outdoor exhibition of striking black and white photographs by four-time World Press Photo winner Antonin Kratochvil. Highly expressive\, evocative photographs provide a cross-section of Kratochvil’s work featuring show-business celebrities such as David Bowie and Bernardo Bertolucci as well as war and human catastrophes. With his unique style of photography marked by the depth of his understanding of his subjects Kratochvil\, one of the leading representatives of social documentary photography and photojournalism\, provides testimonies to the problems of modern society and civilization while portraying the state of the human soul and its prospects in today’s world. \nABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER:\nAntonín Kratochvíl (b.1947) is a Czech photojournalist of international renown. After five years of exile in Europe (1967–1972)\, including life-changing experiences from his time in a refugee camp\, in prison\, and in the French Foreign Legion\, he studied art and photography at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and moved to the United States in 1972\, where he became one of the top photojournalists and war photographers. A turning point in his career came with his self-published book Broken Dream: Twenty Years of War in Eastern Europe (1997).

He has worked for prestigious American newspapers and magazines including Rolling Stone\, New York Times Magazine\, Newsweek\, Mother Jones\, Smithsonian\, Condé Nast Travel\, Geo\, Playboy\, Penthouse and Vogue. He has received many international awards including the Dorothy Lange Prize\, the Ernst Haas Award\, the Golden Light Award\, the Gold Medal for Photography from the Society of Publishing Designers in New York\, the Gold ARC Award for the Best Annual Report\, the Lucie Award and World Press Photo of the Year. In 2014 he was named the Czech Photography Personality of the Year. 

This exhibition would not have been possible without the generous participation of Antonín Kratochvíl\, the Czech Embassy in London and the Czech Embassy in Paris. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/antonin-kratochvil-testimonies/ LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Screenshot-2021-05-10-at-17.50.25.png ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vitrinka Gallery 30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210730T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210730T200000 DTSTAMP:20210723T171357Z CREATED:20210723T164809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T171357Z UID:30058209-1627668000-1627675200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:Escape by Olga Karlovac - Closing Event - Photo Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Photo Exhibition\n \nHaving launched her current series of photo books at Willesden Gallery in 2018\, Olga Karlovac returns to London to present escape\, a solo exhibition accompanying her latest edition by the same name. \nThe artist takes us on a visual journey through the streets of her Croatian hometown. Rather than documenting famous sights or recognisable characters\, Olga Karlovac uses her camera to create lasting impressions of fleeting moments and emotions. \n \nThe exhibition was planned across borders and opened in the artist’s absence. We are delighted that Olga will travel to London and join us for a closing event on Friday\, 30 July. \nAll welcome\, no ticket required. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/olga-karlovac-photo-exhibition/ LOCATION:Willesden Gallery\, 95 High Road\, London\, NW1 2SF CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Photo-Exhibition-Photographer.jpg GEO:51.546774;-0.2289203 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Willesden Gallery 95 High Road London NW1 2SF;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=95 High Road:geo:-0.2289203,51.546774 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210629T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T170000 DTSTAMP:20210722T201442Z CREATED:20210627T174330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210722T201442Z UID:30057901-1624953600-1633021200@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:TENDER IN LONDON: In Love with Contemporary Czech Photography Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The broad spectrum of human vulnerabilities and desires raging from motherhood to abandonment and inspired by Allen Ginsberg’s thoughts on ‘tenderness’ is presented in the new London edition of Tender\, a group show of contemporary Czech photography that premiered in New York in 2019. Highlighting the work of New York-based Marie Tomanova alongside Tereza Zelenkova and Hana Knizova from the London Arts scene\, the exhibition introduces 12 Czech photographers using a deliberately wide range of photographic strategies – from snapshot-like images that have appeared in the context of fashion editorials to post-conceptual works. \n \n  \n  \nARTISTS: \n\nDenis Baštuga & Iryna Drahun\nRadek Brousil\nAdam Holý\nValentýna Janů\nVáclav Jirásek & The Peerless Cooperative of the Holy Nurture\nHana Knížová\nLena Luga & Denis Baštuga\nJiří Thýn\nMarie Tomanová\nDušan Tománek\nTereza Zelenková\n\nCURATOR: Michal Nanoru \nCurator:\nMichal Nanoru \nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm \n \n  URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/tender-in-london-in-love-with-contemporary-czech-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibitions,Free Events,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Adam-Holy-20-2005-kissCMYK-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Czech Centre":MAILTO:blues@czechcentre.org.uk GEO:51.509387;-0.193483 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vitrinka Gallery 30 Kensington Palace Gardens London W8 4QY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Kensington Palace Gardens:geo:-0.193483,51.509387 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201015T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201018T180000 DTSTAMP:20200924T094715Z CREATED:20200924T093938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T094715Z UID:30055182-1602759600-1603044000@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:London Photo Show 2020 DESCRIPTION:The London Photo Show is set to return to the Southbank this autumn\, giving professional\, semi-professional\, independent and amateur photographers from all over the world the chance to exhibit their work to the general public in a professional and high-profile location. \nNow in its fifth year\, The London Photo Show is a totally unique\, accessible event that brings together aspirational and committed photography devotees under one roof\, giving them the opportunity to build their profile and get noticed\, whilst offering visitors the chance to see some truly original artwork. We are passionate about ensuring that photography can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone – the show is built on an ethos of inclusivity and celebration and we can’t wait to open our doors again this October. \nThe open exhibition\, which welcomes all subject genres including portraiture\, fine art\, wildlife\, architecture\, fashion\, nature\, travel\, sport\, showcases the work of more than 50 photographers around the globe. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/london-photo-show-2020/ LOCATION:Oxo Tower Wharf\, Bargehouse\, Barge House St\, South Bank\, London\, SE1 9PH CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Events,Digital Arts,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events,Visual Arts,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_7111.jpg GEO:51.5080625;-0.1082008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxo Tower Wharf Bargehouse Barge House St South Bank London SE1 9PH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Barge House St\, South Bank:geo:-0.1082008,51.5080625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191026T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191026T180000 DTSTAMP:20190806T052309Z CREATED:20190806T052309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T052309Z UID:30053522-1572091200-1572112800@eventsforlondon.co.uk SUMMARY:“Postcards to you” Photography Exhibition DESCRIPTION:“Postcards to you” explores the power of art as a therapy. In this series the artist follows the thread of her own memories and absences by using an assemblage of found imagery depicting family life as a trigger to unlock her own childhood memories. Notably she couples these with text to give strangers personal connotations. Through impressing her own identity\, the artist is able to wistfully convey a feeling of anxiety and loss. The photographs have been buried inferring a lack of control over her personal outcomes\, the contact with soil suggesting the frailty of human life and memory\, reminding us of beginning and end\, death and life and the imminence of passing of time. URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/postcards-to-you-photography-exhibition/ LOCATION:London\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Arts,Digital Arts,Exhibitions,Photography,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/611BFAE1-1E57-4815-873D-6AFE10433CAA.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Alexandra Vacaroiu":MAILTO:alexandrawhatley1@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR