The internationally renowned artists in this exhibition use stitching, cutting, piercing and punching to explore the ambiguous space between two and
three dimensions.

Dissatisfied with the conventional function of photography as a surface that reproduces the external world, these artists test the materiality of their medium. Through a variety of distinct propositions, this exhibition traces an eclectic journey from the potential of photography to exceed its medium to relishing its hermetic and decorative function.

Artists include Maurizio Anzeri (Italy, b.1969), Walead Beshty (UK, b.1976), Annette...

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Filmed in and around the Soho area, London-based artist Jordan Baseman (USA, b.1960) has interviewed some of its residents, ranging from the notorious to the anonymous. The interviews, which are then interspersed with abstract footage of Soho itself, reflecting Baseman’s own take on the traditional documentary film format.

The three resulting films are being screened below ground, in the lower ground floor of the Gallery, centering around the title piece Dark is the Night. Recorded nocturnally over a six-month period, footage of empty and dimly lit Soho streets is set against a narration by Lucy, a transsexual prostitu...

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Once more with feeling explores the interwoven themes of memory, repetition and performance found in each artists’ work. Using video, photography and performance, the artists explore all aspects of life in Colombia – from the violent internal conflict to the humour, youth and playfulness of this troubled country.

Milena Bonilla’s photographs document the colourful remnants of her anonymous performances of sewing torn seats on buses throughout Bogotá.

María Elvira Escallón’s photo installation of the aftermath of a nightclub bombing is a lasting memorial to the 36 lives lost in th...

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Ever waited for a haircut? This display features photos of Soho by Cuts hair salon clients, taken in early 2008, who were handed a camera while waiting for a cut and style. Cuts staff also took to the streets with cameras during their down time.

The resulting photographs present a view of Soho you may have never seen before – in turns mysterious, baffling and full of quiet, reflective moments.

In Focus links together, using broad themes, the topics of the main exhibitions.

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The Photographers’ Gallery is celebrating the vibrancy of modern cosmopolitan cities with a one-week display of photographs of London’s Soho district. The gallery at 5 Great Newport Street Is being transformed into a working studio and display area for photographs, taken by renowned British filmmaker and artist Mike Figgis.

Well known for experimenting with the creative process, Figgis Is spending one week prior to the public display intensively photographing in this central London location, and continuing during the week of the exhibition.

The images will be produced and printed on-site over the course of the w...

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