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Is there a Leica Gallery in London, showcasing photographs taken with Leica cameras?

Adarsha

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Visiting London and the major photographic galleries from tomorrow. Does anyone know of a Leica Photographic Gallery in central London, or one that showcases predominantly Leica photographers?

 

I'm already planning on going to The Atlas Gallery, The Tate Modern, The AOP Gallery, any other suggestions welcome?

 

Thank you

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No, but the Photographers' Gallery just behind the Palladium is worth a visit.

 

But it's closed now for refurbishment Andy.

 

I suggest buying a copy of Time Out for a list of all current exhibitions (or visit their website).

 

Hamiltons Gallery near the Mayfair store often have interesting photography exhibitions.

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No, but the Photographers' Gallery just behind the Palladium is worth a visit.

 

Thanks Andy, I've been there it's one of my favourites. It's closed for a refurb now though, open again next year. Did you see the Sally Mann exhibition they had there it still haunts me, brilliant stuff.

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Oops I should have read your post before repyling to Andy, James.

 

I'll look for Hamiltons Gallery and check out Time Out, thank you.

 

Oh I've also been to Camille Silvie's exhibition in The National Gallery ... that was interesting but very historical, very old photographs. Went to the V&A last time I was in London in July too.

 

Adarsha

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I did see the Sally Man stuff - there was an excellent TV programme about that site a few years ago too.

 

The National Portrait Gallery often has photographic exhibitions.

 

And, no, I don't have the money to set up a Leica-specific gallery in the west end. There's one in my dining room, though. There is a £5 entry fee, but you will be offered a cup of tea. :)

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Clearly, there is a gap in the market then, if there is no specific gallery and so many dedicated Leica users

 

I think most people are probably interested in photographs, and the equipment to take them is secondary. Personally, if I like the photographs I'm not bothered what camera was used.

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I did see the Sally Man stuff - there was an excellent TV programme about that site a few years ago too.

 

The National Portrait Gallery often has photographic exhibitions.

 

And, no, I don't have the money to set up a Leica-specific gallery in the west end. There's one in my dining room, though. There is a £5 entry fee, but you will be offered a cup of tea. :)

 

Hi Andy, lucky to have so many Leica photographs in your dining room. I looked at your website by the way, you have taken some totally stunning photographs. There would be a market for them for sure.

 

@ stunsworth: I agree a good photograph is a good photograph regardless of the piece of kit used to take it. But, there is a gap in the market I reckon for a Leica gallery. Just think how wonderful it would be, all that history.. all the current stuff. It would be amazing!

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I've not been to the Mayfair shop, do they have any photographs on display there? I assume they do, but doubt that there are enough to warrant a visit just to see them.

 

I've only been there once. I recollect mostly lots of lovely glass cabinets filled with goodies, and a screen to showcase the photographs and different lens applications. Very nice.

 

Gosh, I wish I had the money to set up a Leica gallery/museum.. it would be an amazing place to visit. Someone must do it sometime in the future, surely?

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I've not been to the Mayfair shop, do they have any photographs on display there? I assume they do, but doubt that there are enough to warrant a visit just to see them.

 

No.

 

The walls are too full of kit, and it's only a small shop.

 

 

There are usually a few upstairs in the seminar/training are, but it's not a gallery.

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Thanks guys,

 

I now have a list of places to go and specific exhibitions I want to see. I did a few searches online.

 

Here are some on the list:

 

Michael Hoppen Gallery to see SHomei Tomatso and Daido Moriyama.

James Hyman Gallery to see Garry Fabian Miller, minimalist work, The Colour of Time.

Magnum Print Room to see Elliott Erwitt.

White Cube, Mason's Yard to see Darren Almond.

Sadie Coles Gallery to see Gregor Schneider's mix of sculpture and photography.

Also the Tate Modern to see 'Exposed, Voyeurism, Surveillance and the Camera", they also have some Brassai, Bresson, Robert Frank and Man Ray.

AOP Gallery showcasing this years best of the new students.

 

There are a few more on my list too, it'll be a busy few days.

 

Have fun, keep clicking...

Adarsha :)

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Hi Adarsha,

 

The 'Exposed etc.' exhibition at Tate modern is indeed worth a visit.

Unfortunately, Wolfgang Tillmans at Serpentine Gallery ended last Sunday :-(

Another recommendation: Portraits by Jason Bell at the National Portrait Gallery. They're images from his project 'An Englishman in New York'. Technically they mostly look like medium format.

At Saatchi Gallery I saw Mario Testino's Kate Moss, but I'm afraid that one's ended as well.

If you have a bit more time, treat yourself to a National Art Library card (at the Victoria & Albert) and go to the Prints & Drawings Study Room. In their archive they have stored a large collection of Bill Brandt's vintage prints. Two weeks ago I went there to study a selection of portraits, landscape and nudes: absolutely worth the time and effort!

 

Have a good time in London, best,

Norbert

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Thanks to all of you for your comments, I'm off very soon...

 

It's very inspirational looking at other photographers' work and realising how far we've come in the last hundred years of so.

 

Best regards

Adarsha

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