Saturday 23 April 2022

Somerset House - Photo London 2022 opens in just over two weeks - book your tickets now

 


There's just over two weeks to go before you'll be able to explore, discover and collect some of the world’s most exquisite photographic artworks at Photo London 2022.


With more than 85 exhibitors and galleries showing this year, celebrate the world's best photography, from the emerging to the iconic. 


Exhibitors 2022

A vibrant portrait of a laughing Black female tuba player, draped in pink flowers and captured against a vivid red backdrop

Derrick Ofosu Boateng, Music makes the fade (red), 2021, Courtesy 193 Gallery


With so much to see at Photo London, take some time to explore the galleries, publishers and special exhibitors participating in this year's Fair.


Essential Talks

A bold landscape image of a shop front with geometric square and rectangular patterns

#70_CHROMA_1979-2019 © Grey Crawford, Courtesy of the artist


Take your pick from a series of inspiring talks each day, curated by renowned author, curator, professor and museum director William A. Ewing. Other highlights include the annual Nikon Emerging Photographer Award with book signings, tours and workshops.

Please note you must first purchase a Fair ticket before selecting your Talk.


Master of Photography

A portrait fashion image by Nick Knight that shoes a figure seemingly hovering in the wear draped in voluminous pink chiffon designed by John Galliano

© Nick Knight, Pink Powder, Lily Donaldson wearing John Galliano, 2008


British photographer and filmmaker Nick Knight is this year’s Master of Photography. Featuring many iconic images from Knight’s career as one of the world’s most influential and visionary photographers, the exhibition also shows his work in film and sculpture. 


“For over three decades Nick Knight has operated at the forefront of innovation. He has developed a reputation for pushing boundaries technically and creatively at every opportunity." 

- Photo London Founders Michael Benson & Fariba Fasha 


Public Programme

A black and white fashion portrait by Frank Horvat taken in New York in 1961 for Harpers Bazaar shows a model with pearls and a hat in shadow on the streets

© Frank Horvat, 1955, London, UK, self-portrait in Brick Lane market


Photo London’s second major Public Programme exhibition pays homage to the legendary photographer Frank Horvat.
  

In his fashion work, Horvat revolutionised the development of fashion based photography in England, France and the United States, combining realism and artifice, movement and inventive locations. This Photo London exhibition is a timely re-introduction to Horvat’s work ahead of a major retrospective at the Jeu de Pame, Paris, which opens in June. 


Discover more

A black and white image of a jellyfish

Fliegenpilz Jelly, 2022, Series: Of Aliens, Mermaids and Medusas © Jan C Schlegel


In addition to many of the world’s most established photography galleries, the Fair features a publisher's section (independent houses as well as household names) plus a Discovery section curated by Tim Clark, writer, curator, lecturer and Editor-in-Chief at 1000 Words that spotlights emerging galleries.


PHOTO LONDON
11 - 15 MAY 2022
SITE-WIDE, SOMERSET HOUSE
Preview Day: Wed 11, 13.00 - 21.00
Public Days: Thu 12,12.00 - 21.00;
Fri 13 & Sat 14, 12.00 -1 9.00;
Sun 15, 12.00 - 18.30
#PhotoLondonFair22