Photo London 2019
Showcasing the very best of the past, present and future of photography, this year’s Photo London is bigger than ever, with over 100 of the world’s leading galleries, featuring artists ranging from established masters to rising stars.
Archived Event
Dates | 16 – 19 May 2019 |
Space | Somerset House |
BOOK TICKETS
Below you can book a Day Pass for individual days or a Weekend Pass for unlimited repeat access between 18 and 19 May. Photo London catalogues can be added to your basket during your full price ticket purchase (at a reduced price) or bought as a standalone item below.
You can also add Lunch at the Delaunay restaurant to your full price ticket during your purchase.
DAY PASSES
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Weekend Pass
Talks programme
This year’s speakers have been selected once again by writer and curator William A Ewing, and confirmed artists so far include Stephen Shore, Vanessa Winship, Martin Parr, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Susan Meiselas and Ed Templeton.
Click on the dates below to see the confirmed programme for each day.
You can also purchase a Talks Season Pass covering all talks during Photo London 2019.
CATALOGUE
TOURS
Photo London Public Tours provide an excellent overview to the fair and an introduction to a selection of fascinating photographs.
The Tours are led by knowledgeable guides and take place through the duration of the fair.
Tours will last approximately 60 mins, meeting point is the Tours Desk at Seamen's Hall.
Click on the dates below to see the confirmed tour times for each day and book your place.
Please note you must also purchase a fair ticket to Photo London to attend a tour.
Click here for our terms and conditions. By purchasing a ticket you are confirming that you agree to all terms and conditions.
“The UK photography event of the year”
The Guardian
Stephen Shore is Photo London’s 2019 Master of Photography and there’s a special exhibition of new and unseen work from the celebrated American artist. This edition also continues the Fair’s longstanding support for young galleries and artists, with an overall focus on emerging trends and unseen work in the acclaimed Discovery section, together with a new curatorial focus revealing 16 solo presentations. An exceptional public programme includes special exhibitions featuring Roger Fenton, Vivian Maier, Gavin Turk, Eamonn Doyle and Josh Haner, with a wide-ranging programme of talks still to be announced in April.
Master of photography
The Photo London Master of Photography award is given annually to a leading contemporary photographer who is the subject of a special exhibition at the Fair. Known for his pioneering use of colour photography and early experimentation with new technologies, Stephen Shore’s photographs document everyday life, transforming seemingly mundane scenarios into extraordinary moments.
As part of Photo London’s 2019 Public Programme, Shore will present a new body of work, showing for the first time in the UK, alongside a series from 1969 titled Los Angeles, and will be discussing his work as part of the talks programme on Thu 16 May.
Public programme
A select group of participants have created special projects for this year’s edition as part of the Public Programme, supported by the Luma Foundation. Leading British artist Gavin Turk will create a giant bronze egg sculpture on the River Terrace to inspire visitors to contribute to an Instagram photography competition. Howard Greenberg Gallery showcase a selection of works by the late American street photographer Vivian Maier.
There are essential works by war photographer Roger Fenton, and Irish photographer, electronic music producer and DJ Eamonn Doyle will show audio-visual work titled Made in Dublin in collaboration with Michael Hoppen Gallery. The New York Times is displaying a selection of drone images by staff photographer and Senior Editor for Photo Technology Josh Haner on the theme of climate change, while Artuner tests the boundaries of the medium of photography through the works of Ana Elisa Egreja, Des Lawrence, Paul Kneale and Tabor Robak.