The Photographers’ Gallery

Went to Burden of Proof at the Photographers Gallery recently as of Dec ’15.
Really interesting exhibition of forensic precision, showing how photography has been used as evidence of war crimes and acts of violence.
I love that they show very varied photography exhibitions from around the world. Has nice café and book shop.
Feels very off beaten track too hidden away of Soho so is never crazy busy even if it’s just 30 secs from Oxford St!

Yup, this is what I’m talking about.
Went there with a friend a couple months ago to see the Chinese Photobook. The exhibition was comprised of two floors and very good — it included photos, documents and photographic books from China, from the last centuries: truly interesting for a Jung Chang fan.
Later we went to another exhibition in the top floor, which was also quite interesting. It did not only inspired me in my photography, but also inspired me in my personal life. I have been to dozens of galleries and museums in the last year, but this was the one that marked me the most. I believe photography (and art itself) needs to make a difference in the people who experience it, and The Photographer’s Gallery has succeeded in that.
Still, that would only gain 4 stars. The fifth star, my first one in Unilocal,can be attributed to the Camera Obscura (you can play with it and I even took some shots of it with my camera) and the very nice café in the first floor — I ordered a sandwich, which was very good, and surprisingly came with a salad. I also ordered a delicious cranberry juice for only £1.25. The café is quiet and you get a nice view of the street. I plan on coming back there to do some work.
There is also a nice bookshop — I didn’t buy anything, but prices looked good. They also sell Lomos, postcards and camera equipment (such as roll film).
I’m an amateur photographer, so I’m quite excited about photography. However, I do believe this gallery can captivate the attention of everyone, regardless their relationship with photography. It’s not one of those pretentious places where technical knowledge is expected in order to understand or connect with the exhibition.
Staff is friendly, expositions are free and the café is good. It’s not crowded or loud, and atmosphere is amazing. The Photographer’s Gallery is amongst my favourite places in London.

My first steps and inspiration for photography started here, so I feel like a little girl everytime I come.
There is always something magnificent exhibited on the walls of this gallery.
As a photography geek it has been my pleasure to admire great artworks from famous photographers here.
The building has three floors and a café that often hosts events exploring and debating photography.
Recently there was a project. A photograph is shown on a display with the question «What do you see?».
That’s the reason I love this place so much — they encourage creativity and open artistic minds. I’m sure a lot of talents were born here.
Even if you’re not that much into art, I suggest you make a visit.
There is a bookstore where you can buy photographer’s books.
They also have some cameras and films for sale.

Wow, you Londoners are so fortunate to have a gallery like this!
I came in during the Edward Steichen exhibition. It was well worth the 4.50 to get in! Everything was beautifully organized and it was easy to amble around and take time to really look at the prints and understand them. Loved it!
The bookstore is filled to the rim with lots of wonderful books. Prices weren’t too bad. I was also surprised to see cameras and some film there too. Nice!
The café looked kind of so-​so to me. It’s a place to rest and hang out more than to eat in my view. That’s OK. If you’re starving and don’t feel like going anywhere then I’m sure you’ll get a good fill up here. The portions on other people’s plates looked pretty big.
The staff were very friendly and polite. I could easily see myself coming back for more on my next visit to London.

This gallery had been recommended to me and I’m glad I went along as both exhibitions were excellent. I went on a Sunday so it wasn’t very busy which meant I could take my time going round them.
The staff on reception were busy with their PC but with free guides I quickly found out both main exhibitions were free.
There are toilets on all floors and I’m pleased I also stopped off at their café at the end as its so much nicer than the overpriced chain stores nearby.

A classy and beautiful in a traditional way building, standing tall near Oxford circus. Photography may seem a bit overrated these days where everyone with an iPhone is a ‘photographer’. However, it takes a real mastermind to capture such pictures like the ones, shown in this gallery.
There is also a shop and a café nearby so you can spend a swell 2 – 3 hours in the gallery.

Great way to spend an hour or so… it’s quite minimalist which is good and the exhibitions change regularly, and there is some excellent work on display there. It’s also free entry so a great way to check out some excellent photography works from a variety of photographers. Although it’s in the heart of the city, it seems like it’s still quite a secret of London’s. When i’ve been though, it’s been quite quiet which is really nice to be able to study the photography. There’s a nice café and shop in the building also.

The Photographers’ Gallery is an amazing 3-​floor (exhibition) gallery where always great photography is to be found. Sometimes exhibitions are free, sometimes you need to pay, but it always has been worth it.
I’ve seen here photography from David Lynch, John Deakin, Alberto García-​Alix, Andy Warhol, Geraldo de Barros … Simply check out their website what’s on, you won’t be disappointed.
The location is great as well, tucked away just from Oxford Street, you suddenly feel yourself in a completely more quiet and peaceful place; away from all the zombie shoppers.

A beautifully curated space with free admission. Intriguing exhibitions and calm atmosphere. No tourists buzzing around. Great book shop as well, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. One of THE best places if you want to escape the noise of oxford st. for a few minutes.

The building architecture as well as Photographers’ Gallery exhibitions are a visit worth if you are interested in photography.
Photo collage is the main theme at the moment. On the 4^th floor there was a sculpture of documentary books with photos of waves and see. In the middle there was written «tsunami». The narrow room window reaches from floor to ceiling and when I looked through it, it was a rainy-​wet London February day!
The work of a Brazilian artist (painter and photographer) was very interesting. The exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne which I know well.
Their bookshop is quite small but they have some very good items and some second hand books.

Very good gallery. Many different events every week.

A modern gallery with many different events going on there. For people with taste for art this is a must go!

Great place to visit on a rainy afternoon, of which we know there are many in London. The café is worth going to also just for lunch. And yes, it’s free

When I visited London a few months before I moved here, I went to The Photographers’ Gallery. It was a nice place, but then closed for about a year. Now it reopened again at the Soho location. They did a nice job in refurbishing the building, it’s a simple and clean exhibition space with some nice corners inside. If you like photography, it’s always worth to take a look at the current exhibition.
There is a café on the ground floor, which is nice and light, but unfortunately you only get rather watery Lavazza coffee. So for the coffee, you’re better off walking over to Foxcroft & Ginger or Flat White on near-​by Berwick Street. Or, if you want to cross Oxford Street, Kaffeine is also not too far away.

Any gallery is only as good as exhibits. In this case, good choice on the Bertynsky. He’s a big favourite. Capturing every detail — the wonder and devastation of human progress. It showcases a variety of the Bertynsky series from shipbreaking to oil to highways.
This gallery also has a big and beautiful on the ground floor.
Oh, and did I mention? The gallery is free.

Soo much Lomo-​related goodness in the bookshop. It’s pretty special, if not a little cramped in there! The staff are really hit & miss i have found. One lady was super helpful when i was telling her about a photography project i was doing, and she recommended lots of fantastic photographers i had never even heard of. But then one lady told me off for opening up a holga camera box. that was ALREADY open, but yeh, she made me feel like a naughty little kid ! Now we have the Lomography shop in London, im spoilt for Lomo choice.
I really enjoyed the ‘André Kertész — On Reading’ exhibition there recently and the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize. I find it a nice relaxing space to wander around. A good café also! I went to a lecture here a few months ago, which wasn’t as good as it had sounded, and it was over in 30 minutes. But it only cost me £3.50.
I preferred the old location. I really dislike venturing anywhere near oxford circus because it elicits walking rage within me. But i make the odd exception for this place!

The one problem with the Photographers’ Gallery is the gallery. Which is obviously a bit of a flaw.
In their old location (right off Leicester Square) they had a bit of a higgildy piggildy location but one which really worked. There was a great café and the rooms there were just about big enough/​the right shape to see the art.
In the new venue the space isn’t quite right, a bit narrow, a bit too stretched. However, you can only judge them so harshly as (i) it is free and (ii) they often have some great artists.
Absolutely worth a visit since, well it is free and damn central

Quaint little gallery just off Oxford Street. However, due to its limited space, sadly it is possible to go through the entire exhibition space twice in half an hour.
However, they do have the most extensive photography bookshop in Europe apparently. And they have nice café upstairs, which is a good alternative to the super-​crowded Starbucks and Café Nero’s on Oxford Street.

The Photographer’s Gallery is a nice, small space to go for a quick browse. I really like the new location, and I also really like the fact that is quite small and you don’t have to spend hours in there. If you genuinely interested in photography and photography books, then I’m sure you will find something in their bookshop.
For a small space, it shows some really decent work from reputable artists. The gallery is currently showing an exhibition by Katy Grannan, which is really amazing. If you are spending a day looking at galleries in central London, I strongly suggest popping into this one.

A great gallery in Central London (though it is due to move fairly soon). The gallery is split into a dedicated exhibition space, book shop and a café. It is free and a manageable size so it makes a good place to look in when in Central.
In the gallery at the moment there is an incredible exhibition by Dryden Goodwin called Cast which I would strongly recommend.
The Café is also good and has it’s own separate exhibition, as well as a good selection of food and drinks that can be eaten on the large, sociable tables that occupy the room.

J’ai adore cet endroit. C’est une toute petit galerie d’un cote, peut-​etre 30 photos grand max. Grands tirages sur fond totalement blanc. Deco/​architecture minimaliste. Belles oeuvres, belle expo. Avec un bookshop ou je pourrais passer des heures et des heures a feuilletonner tous ces magnifiques bouquins de photographies. Ensuite quelques pas plus loin une deuxieme entrée, plus de photos, un petit café au milieu de celles-​ci aux prix corrects. Ambiance zen. Genial! A né pas rater quand vous etes de passage a Londres, c’est d’ailleurs bien plus interessant que nombre d’attractions touristiques connues par tout le monde!
Entrée gratuite, les expos changent regulierement et apparemment prochainement ils vont enfin bouger dans un lieu plus grand, informez-​vous donc sur Internet avant d’y aller.

2 galleries tres sympas et un peu de culture dans le coin des touristes.
C’est en fait compose de 2 galleries avec 2 entrees differentes sur la meme rue. Chacune d’entre elles contient en general 2 ou 3 expos, pas plus, vu que c’est assez petit mais c’est de l’art pour de l’art.
Il y a aussi un café ou l’on peut s’asseoir et admirer les photos sur les murs.
L’entrée est gratuite et les expos changent regulierement.
A né pas rater, l’espace ou des photos connues sont en vente. Rien que le prix est une expo.

die photographers gallery zeigt sehr interessante ausstellungen (kostenlos) in zwei benachbarten gebäuden. gut versteckt in dem rechten davon befindet sich ein café, wo man zwar nicht auf die straße, dafür aber auf fotos gucken kann — hin und wieder laufen videos — nette leute, lecker kuchen, sandwiches und leichte küche, koffeinhaltige heißgetränke — eine echte alternative zu den mc costabuckneros, die das restliche zentrum schon fast komplett globalisiert haben.