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The Photographers' Gallery
5 and 8 Great Newport Street WC2H7HY London Royaume-Uni http://www.photonet.org.uk Contacter The Photographers' Gallery tel: 0044 (0)20 7831 1772
Horaires: Horaires d’ouverture : du lundi au samedi de 11h à 18h. Nocturne le jeudi de 11h à 20h. Le dimanche de 12h à 18h.
Métro : Leicester Square Plan d'accès
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Présentation
The Photographers' Gallery, the first independent gallery in Britain devoted to photography, was founded in 1971 at 8 Great Newport Street. This building now houses the Gallery's primary exhibition space and a bookshop. In 1980 the Gallery also moved into 5 Great Newport Street; initially rented, the freehold was purchased in 1986 thanks to a successful funding campaign.
The Gallery has developed a reputation as the UK's primary venue for contemporary photography. One of its major achievements has been to establish photography within a wide viewing public, making it more popular and accessible. The gallery was the first in the country to show key names in world photography such as André K
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Les expositions
Once more with feeling - Recent photography from Colombia (Du 18/4/2008 au 15/6/2008)

Once more with feeling explores the interwoven themes of memory, repetition and performance found in each artists’ work. Using video, photography and performance, the artists explore all aspects of life in Colombia – from the violent internal conflict to the humour, youth and playfulness of this troubled country.
Milena Bonilla’s photographs document the colourful remnants of her anonymous performances of sewing torn seats on buses throughout Bogotá.
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In Focus - Running Late (Du 18/4/2008 au 15/6/2008)

Ever waited for a haircut? This display features photos of Soho by Cuts hair salon clients, taken in early 2008, who were handed a camera while waiting for a cut and style. Cuts staff also took to the streets with cameras during their down time.
The resulting photographs present a view of Soho you may have never seen before – in turns mysterious, baffling and full of quiet, reflective moments.
In Focus links together, using broad themes, the topics of the main exhibition
Edith Maybin Print Sales photography (Du 08/02/2008 au 05/04/2008)

Print Sales presents the most recent body of work by Edith Maybin. All prints are available to purchase, please ask for further information.
Prints available as:
26 x 33" signed c-type, from an edition of 10, from £1000
41 x 50" signed c-type, from an edition of 6, from £1750
All prices exclusive of vat and framing.
Edith Maybin's photography investigates the relationship between mother and daughter. Mayb
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