In January 1971, a new gallery space taking over an old Lyons Tea Room in London’s Covent Garden opened its doors for the very first time. Simply called The Photographers’ Gallery, it was the first place in the UK dedicated entirely to the medium of photography.
The Photographers’ Gallery (TPG) was the vision of Sue Davies OBE (1933-2020). Frustrated by the lack of critical and institutional attention given to photography at the time, Sue blazed the way for a new appreciation of the medium. She went out on a limb, finding a venue, securing funding - even remortgaging her house in the process to support her belief in the power of photography and the need to create a centre for its exhibition and exploration.
From that passion was born the place TPG still is today – a home for
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photographers and photography lovers everywhere; and a place for the curious to discuss, discover and develop the medium.
Over the years, TPG has continued to be a force for ensuring photography’s cultural and creative ascendency, presenting a world-renown programme of exhibitions and events and bringing to public attention a compelling roster of international photographers as well as supporting UK based talent.
Chris Killip runs at The Photographers' Gallery, London, until 10 February 2023.. An accompanying book, Chris Killip 1946-2020 is published by Thames & Hudson.
16-18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW
https://thephotographersgallery.org.uk/
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Chris Killip, retrospective - An Interview with Exhibition Curators Tracy Marshall Grant & Ken Grant
Courtesy of:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MddqPV2URsc
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