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17/5/2005

Photo-London 05

Royal Academy of Arts, London

The most important event in the UK photographic calendar - Photo-London - returns to the capital this spring with a month-long programme of events across the city, culminating with Photo-London 05 at the Royal Academy

Involving over 50 galleries and institutions from across London, the UK and around the world, Photo-London 05 will provide a platform for the best photography, film and video from the entire history of the medium - including pioneering work from Henry Fox Talbot and Roger Fenton to Julia Margaret Cameron, from Henri Cartier Bresson to David Bailey, from Man Ray to Martin Parr, and Diane Arbus to Don McCullin and William Eggleston.

With works ranging from £500 - £500,000, Photo-London 05 is uniquely accessible, giving every visitor the chance to invest in, and talk to, world class photographers and artists – and with such critically acclaimed attendees the five days of Photo-London 05 will be unmissable for any photography lover.

Alongside the fair, Photo-London 05 will be running a series of talks, educational and curatorial events with leading photographers, critics and curators, as well as projects with the Victoria & Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery. The highly successful curated exhibition, which in 2004 featured rising star Johnnie Shand Kydd, will be repeated in a space at the centre of the fair, with further details soon to be announced.

With over 18,000 estimated visitors, a glamorous celebrity launch party, and works from the finest photographers in the world, this year’s Photo-London 05 promises to be the chance for collectors, dealers and art lovers to experience the most comprehensive survey of photography ever displayed in the UK.

Photo-London 2005 – a unique photographic celebration

“As the success of our inaugural year in 2004 showed, the interest in photography in the UK is stronger now than it has ever been,” comments Daniel Newburg, founder of Photo-London. “This year, Photo-London will be more ambitious in its scope, bringing in more international galleries and extending and enlarging the programme of supporting events. From the V&A to East London, the aim is to spread our wings and reach as many people as possible.”

“The culmination, of course, will be Photo London 05 at the Royal Academy’s Burlington Gardens - bringing together what is effectively the largest and most comprehensive photographic exhibition of the year.”

“However, Photo-London 05 is not just about quantity, but the extraordinary opportunity to see the entire spectrum of the history of this medium. Within a few moments of entering the space you’ll be able to compare work from 19th century masters, to contemporary stars, back to post-war modernism, and 70’s topographers.”

“This is an art fair, but by no means exclusively a marketplace for professionals: prices start at around £500 – and there will also be a selection of some of the best publishers of books - as well as signing sessions, talks and parties.”

”Photo-London aims to be the essential date for anyone and everyone with a love for of photography - in its broadest sense.”

Advisory Board

Photo-London 05 is supported by an advisory board comprised of key figures in the art community, respected art dealers, artists, writers and film producers.

Galleries and Artists

The 50 international galleries involved in Photo-London 05 represent a unique opportunity to see the most highly regarded historical and contemporary work from all corners of the globe; 26% of galleries Mainland Europe, 9% USA, 63% UK and 2% rest of the world

Educational Committee

The Educational Committee is organising a program of talks and a panel discussion “Collecting
Photography Now”, moderated by Mark Haworth-Booth, former head of photography at the Victoria
& Albert Museum.

Talks and Lectures

Photo-London encompasses a series of talks, lectures and exhibitions held throughout the month of
May, in conjunction with the some of the most important museums and institutions throughout the
capital including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery.

Sales

The incredible commercial success of last year’s Photo-London is a testament to its impact on the
market, with overall estimated sales of between 2.5 and 3 million. Prices at this year’s fair start from as little as £500 through to £500,000. Every photography lover and book collector can fulfil their passion with publications and magazines from the world’s most respected publishers, including Taschen and Phaidon.

Informations: Idea Generation : +44(020) 7428 4949
Claire Walsh: Claire@ideageneration.co.uk
Rosalee Rich: Rosalee@ideageneration.co.uk
http://www.ideageneration.co.uk

Director: Daniel Newburg

Preview: 18th May

Royal Academy of Arts at Burlington Gardens
Burlington House Piccadilly W1J OBD
London

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