Musuem of London - Street Photography Exhibition

London Street Photography

18 February to 4 September 2011, FREE entry

Street photographs are at the heart of our understanding of London as a diverse and dynamic capital. They are characterised by an element of chance - a fortunate encounter, a fleeting expression, a momentary juxtaposition, capturing an ever-changing city.

This major new exhibition at the Museum of London showcases an extraordinary collection of London street photography with over 200 candid images of everyday life in the street. From sepia-toned scenes of horse-drawn cabs taken on bulky tripod-mounted cameras to 21st century Londoners digitally ‘caught on film’, explore how street photography has evolved from 1860 to the present day. Examine the relationship between photographers, London’s streets and the people who live on them, and reflect on the place of photography on London’s streets today as anti-terrorism and privacy laws grow ever tighter.

Gallery of photographs - street photography

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London Street Photography @ late
Fri 18 Feb, 6.30-9pmExplore the exhibition on its opening day and discover the Museum's Galleries of Modern London after hours.