Author Topic: London Gallery Crawl: Sunday July 10th (Read 12022 times)

Ed Wenn · « **on:** June 22, 2011, 12:06:31 PM »

I'm not sure if this has been posted here 'officially' or just referred to obliquely, but there is a planned FW gathering in London on Sunday July 10th. The focus this time will be on gallery/exhibition hopping, but if Thom is avaliable I'm sure he'll be more than happy to give us a tour of the London Lomo store :-)

It's up to the group as to where we go, but I have 4 recommendations to kick things off:

Vivian Maier - A Life Uncovered at German Gymnasium, Pancras Road, London, NW1 2TB (http://www.londonstreetphotographyfestival.org/diary/vivian-maier-a-life-uncovered)
London Street Photography at the Museum of London, Moorgate/St Pauls (http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/London-Wall/Whats-on/Exhibitions-Displays/London-Street-Photography/)
Burke + Norfolk: Photographs From The War In Afghanistan at The Tate Modern (http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/burkeandnorfolk/default.shtm)
Eastern European Photography & Its Influence at Chris Beetles Fine Photographs, 3-5 Swallow Street, W1B 4DE (http://www.chrisbeetlesfinephotographs.com/exhibitions/eastern-european-photography-and-its-influence.html)

I'm going to go to the Vivian Maier show with Mauricio (Sapata) because we have bought tickets already. They cost £3.50 and are available from the link above. I'm not sure if time slots are allocated, but since it's the only show on the list above that you need to buy tickets for we'll need to work out who's going to it from the group and then plan the day around it.

I could write more, but I won't. Let the discussions commence. Have I missed any must-see exhibitions? Do any of the above sound rubbish?

darryl cox · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2011, 05:19:36 PM »

Wish I lived near... sounds like a blast...

astrobeck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2011, 05:25:47 PM »

wish I could go!
I would be first in the que to go to the Vivian Maier exhibit!!!

sapata · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2011, 07:17:50 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on June 22, 2011, 12:06:31 PM

Vivian Maier - A Life Uncovered at German Gymnasium, Pancras Road, London, NW1 2TB (http://www.londonstreetphotographyfestival.org/diary/vivian-maier-a-life-uncovered)
... I'm not sure if time slots are allocated...

Just to add some information, I was told to bring a print from the email/receipt confirming that I bought the tickets, they will then be exchanged for the physical tickets at the door... they haven't mentioned anything about the time...

Suzi Livingstone · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:32:15 PM »

Oh no, Sunday 10th is the only day I can't do as I'm having a big birthday picnic with all my chums in Crouch End... waaaahhhhhh

Francois · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:33:08 PM »

I'm starting to think I should save money to get a plane ticket for Heathrow.

Mike (happyforest) · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2011, 08:55:17 PM »

No doubt a podcast video or otherwise will be forth coming shortly afterwards.

Mike

Karl · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2011, 11:26:44 PM »

I'd love to but, wether permitting, I'll be sunning myself in western France (Scottish schools break up earlier) but I may well follow your itinerary later in the Summer. Hope you all have fun!

Thom Stone · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2011, 01:20:50 AM »

I'm there, will book tickets on next pay day. It will be my third visit to the london street photography exhibition, I just can't get enough. Wouldn't wanna miss vivian meyer!

As for the lomo stores... Well, they don't hand out personalised metal cards on purchase of one of those new tinned fish cameras so may have to give it a miss :-p

will_8 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2011, 10:14:39 AM »

There is another (free) exhibition at the Tate Modern which I think is worth seeing.
http://www.tate.org.uk/modern/exhibitions/tarynsimon/default.shtm

Also level 3 has a small Diane Arbus exhibition which is good!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2011, 03:33:07 PM »

Nice I saw some of her work at the old Photographers' gallery a few years ago and really liked it. This show looks really promising.

OK, so it looks like a trip to the Tate Modern is absolutely in order then. Let's put that on the "Definitely" list.

Heather · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:49:23 PM »

I'd like to go to the Vivian Maier and I'm up for Tate Modern too. I like Southbank... and the German Gymnasium is near King's Cross which makes it easy for me to get to on a weekend.

Nigel · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2011, 06:21:15 PM »

I'm in!

I also like the look of 'This is Whitechapel' at (surprisingly) The Whitechapel Gallery.

http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/exhibitions/this-is-whitechapel

Nigel

salvo · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2011, 09:43:49 PM »

b..... i was pretty much looking forward to this but I'll have to give it a miss

I hope to be still able to catch up some of these exhibits at some point or the next meet up.....

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #14 on:** July 01, 2011, 01:40:08 PM »

Quote from: Nigel on June 23, 2011, 06:21:15 PM

I'm in!

I also like the look of 'This is Whitechapel' at (surprisingly) The Whitechapel Gallery.

http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/exhibitions/this-is-whitechapel

Nigel

I agree. This looks great and the Whitechapel Gallery is a good 'un, so I'm happy to add that to the list. Thanks, Nigel.

Salvo: Bummer that you can't make it. Hopefully see you again soon.

Late Developer · « **Reply #15 on:** July 01, 2011, 06:31:47 PM »

Please count LD / Mrs LD as "in"........

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2011, 06:45:59 PM »

I too am hoping to make it together with my waster of a son... a fellow filmwaster that is!

Paul

LT · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2011, 11:04:46 AM »

I too have a free pass for the day. Looking forward to it.

thil · « **Reply #18 on:** July 04, 2011, 11:38:07 PM »

Count me in too. Just purchased tickets for Vivian Maier. Look forward to meeting up with you all again. I'll keep an eye on this thread for time/place.
Thil

Late Developer · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2011, 12:23:39 AM »

Quote from: Late Developer on July 01, 2011, 06:31:47 PM

Please count LD / Mrs LD as "in"........

Just bought tickets as well - to avoid any delays getting in. Looking forward to the meet up itinerary.....

Charlene · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:10:18 PM »

Hi all, I am new to film wasters met Suzi a few weeks ago on a lilth printing course at Zoom in & she told me all about the forum. First time I have had the chance to log in & mooch about since signing up, DELIGHTED I chose tonight. I would love to join you on the photography crawl - puts some names to faces & all that

(new to internet forums) I have seen the Exhibition at the Whitechapel Gallery and can recommend it. I live in Bow so the gallery would be handy place for me to meet. As regards to times I am volunteering for the festival so could have get info on times and stuff. First day tomorrow so I could let you all know tomorrow evening. Been waiting months to see the Vivian Mahier Exhibition.

Ok so I hope to hear from you all soon and I'll post any info I get in regards to times and stuff tomorrow

Charlene · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:38:48 PM »

Ok just received an email from them, Vivian Mahier exhibition times are

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 4pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Limited edition post card prints of Vivian Mahier work will be available also, they are the only prints of Vivian Maier in circulation at the moment - apparently

sapata · « **Reply #22 on:** July 06, 2011, 02:02:52 AM »

Hi Charlene... welcome to the forum!
It looks like it will be a good turn up!

Although I'd really love to go to the other exhibitions, I'll only be able to go to the Vivian Maier...

Really looking foward to see you guys there!

Late Developer · « **Reply #23 on:** July 07, 2011, 11:46:12 PM »

Okay folks, only a day or so to go...... Where are we meeting and at what time?

For those of us off to the Vivian Maier exhibition at the German Gym (looks like the most popular), is it worth starting there and meeting up with the rest at another venue? Just a suggestion........

I'm out (at a BBQ) most of Saturday - weather permitting, so I won't have much time to check before setting off early on Sunday. Nigel, Leon and Ed have my mobile number, so a text would be much appreciated. We're happy to meet anywhere the majority votes for.

See you all Sunday. PJ.

sapata · « **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2011, 01:55:25 AM »

I'm up to visit the Vivian Maier exhibition first as well... depending on the time we finish I might be able to squeeze another exhibition afterwards

Nigel · « **Reply #25 on:** July 08, 2011, 08:29:45 AM »

Hi Guys I've also bought a Vivian Mayer ticket - although it's slightly weird that they don't even ask you what day you want to go, never mind the time.

It opens at 11am is that OK for everyone?

Here are the details:

DATE & TIME
01/07/2011 - 24/07/2011
Tues & Wed 10-6, Thur 10-8, Fri 10-4, Sat & Sun 11-4. Closed Mon.

VENUE INFORMATION
German Gymnasium
German Gymnasium, Pancras Road, London, NW1 2TB
Map:

"http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=german+gymnasium+NW1+2TB&aq=&sll=51.532088,-0.123993&sspn=0.003791,0.009645&ie=UTF8&hq=german+gymnasium&hnear=London+NW1+2TB,+United+Kingdom&t=h&ll=51.531407,-0.125108&spn=0.006295,0.006295&output=embed">

Venue website: http://www.kingscrosscentral.com/eventspace

For those that know St Pancras / Kings Cross the German Gymnasium is a great looking building with a curved roof on the road between the two stations. It's two minutes walk from Kings Cross tube.

I'll probably get there a little early and grab a coffee in St Pancras somewhere. ....pause .... I've just checked the trains and mine arrive at 10.06 or 11.06, so it looks like I'll be there from 10.06. If you want to meet up send me a PM and I'll give you my number.

Looking forward to it.
Nigel

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #26 on:** July 08, 2011, 03:35:50 PM »

Yep, let's start with Vivian Maier and go on from there; please feel free (Nigel and others) to think about a sensible itinerary which involves as little doubling-back on Tubes as poss. An 11AM should be fine, but don't wait for me if a critical mass has arrived and is keen to get started. I'm coming under a certain amount pressure 'on the domestic front' to make my day out as short as possible, but I should be good to hang around until something like 4PM.

Leon's had to cancel unfortunately, but last I heard, Damion was trying to get down from The Midlands to join us....however, it's all been a bit quiet in the last few days so I need to check what he's decided to do.

Charlene · « **Reply #27 on:** July 08, 2011, 06:33:44 PM »

Hey guys,

There are 5 exhibitions around the Kings Cross area. One is directly opp the German Gymnasium as you are heading out of the station, One in the British Library of east end market life in the forties, a small gallery a little further up the street mimmi weiz, if I remember correctly and another called Orange Dot on Tavistock Place of the student finalists but not sure if that will be open on Sun.

As for ticket holders your name is in the system at the exhibition, the LSPF has tried to keep things as flexible as possible in that regard. A steady flow of people have been at the exhibition this week & I must say the pictures look amazing there is also a 40 min video of the 8 films that Vivian Maier shot, well worth £3.50

This-is-damion · « **Reply #28 on:** July 08, 2011, 10:51:43 PM »

Im in,

Ed - tried to call you! what time works would i need to be at yours to get to gallery for 11....sounds early

Nigel · « **Reply #29 on:** July 09, 2011, 09:54:31 AM »

Damion - we can make it a little later if that suits you better. Let us know what time you guys can make it?

sapata · « **Reply #30 on:** July 09, 2011, 05:18:38 PM »

I think 12:00 should be fine... what do you guys think?

Heather · « **Reply #31 on:** July 09, 2011, 06:25:38 PM »

I'm probably not able to make it. Busy weekend post-holiday stuff to do, unfortunately.

Thom Stone · « **Reply #32 on:** July 09, 2011, 06:42:36 PM »

really gutted but i dont have the wonga! dissapointment city!

Nigel · « **Reply #33 on:** July 09, 2011, 07:30:40 PM »

Sapata - that's fine with me, let's say 12 outside the German Gymnasium, I'll still be there at 11.09, that's when my train gets in, so time for a coffee. :-)

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Ed Wenn · « **Reply #34 on:** July 09, 2011, 08:07:33 PM »

OK, this is fine by me too. 12:00 outside the German gym. I'll tell Damion that it's been moved back.

Nigel, can you send Paul a text, please. He gave me his card the other night, but I've lost it and his number. Doh!

I'm going to be heading off around 5PM at the latest so don'tr want to bite off more than is chewable. Am therefore thinking of the following itinerary:

1. Vivian Maier
2. Whitechapel Gallery
3. Tate Modern for (all hail, all bow, we're not worthy) Simon Norfolk.

...with breaks for beer, coffee and cakes and more beer probably.

Thom & Heather: I'm really disappointed you can't make it. Bummer. Next time, maybe?

Late Developer · « **Reply #35 on:** July 10, 2011, 12:04:32 AM »

Lara and I will be there by 12:00.

Nigel / Sapata, if it's okay for Lara and I to join you, where are you guys meeting for a coffee? Nigel - you have my number, I think.....

If all else fails, see you all outside German Gym @12:00

PJ.

sapata · « **Reply #36 on:** July 10, 2011, 01:12:57 AM »

I guess I won't be able to make for a coffe so I'll wait for you guys 12:00 at the door... see you there !

thil · « **Reply #37 on:** July 10, 2011, 08:04:42 AM »

i'll be there with my too with my Mrs.
see you all at 12

vicky slater · « **Reply #38 on:** July 10, 2011, 09:43:39 AM »

Have a brilliant time! Sorry I can't be there, I'm dead envious.

This-is-damion · « **Reply #39 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:26:21 AM »

I'm in London , at euston. Tall good looking one with cigarette and coffee

This-is-damion · « **Reply #40 on:** July 10, 2011, 10:26:49 AM »

Oh, and blood on my head. That's me

Miller · « **Reply #41 on:** July 10, 2011, 11:37:49 AM »

Should make 12. @ Liv St...

Charlene · « **Reply #42 on:** July 10, 2011, 01:45:50 PM »

Sorry I couldn't make it today I slept through my alarm

hope you all enjoy/ed the exhibitions

Francois · « **Reply #43 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:04:45 PM »

Hope you all have a good time!

I'll think of you while I go shopping at my favorite camera store (they're holding a sidewalk sale with the neighboring stores)

Diane Peterson · « **Reply #44 on:** July 10, 2011, 02:39:23 PM »

I am so green with envy! What I would do to be joining you all!! Have a wonderful day!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #45 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:41:56 AM »

In the end, 8 of us met up at the German Gym to go and see the Vivian Maier exhibition. The gym is a great space, but the big windows caused reflection problems for most of us when looking at the framed prints. We then said good by to Mauricio (Sapata) and headed east to Whitechapel for the "This is Whitechapel" exhibition of photos by Ian Berry, a UK member of Magnum. Much as I loved the Maier images, Ian Berry's work was enormously powerful and packed a huge punch. No wasted space, no potentially revisionist back-story, no outsider romance...just fantastic images. But hey, that's just my perspective. I loved both exhibitions.

Photo by Ian Berry (1972)

Photo by Ian Berry (1972)

Miller bailed at Liverpool Street and headed home before we headed over to the Tate Modern to catch the last breath of the Simon Norfolk/John Burke exhibition - today was its last day. Burke was in Afghanistan in the 1870's and took a fantastic selection of wet plate collodion images of the war there. Norfolk went back and photographed some of the same locations and subjects as Burke in 2010 and 2011. The big shock for me was to see Simon Norfolk shooting digitally (I'm trying to find out if that's a permanent switch for him - from 8x10 slide film), but despite that fact pretty much ruining my day, the exhibition itself was amazing with outstanding work from both photographers. The following video was being shown in the first room and I think it bears embedding here. I know Simon Norfolk is shooting digitally, but Burke's work isn't and the albumen prints we saw in the two portfolios on display in the gallery were breathtaking.

Burke + Norfolk: Photographs From The War In Afghanistan

Thanks to Nigel, Thil (x2), Paul (x2), Damion, Miller & Mauricio for coming out and making the gallery crawl a really fun thing to do. We're thinking the Hungarian Photography thing at the Royal Academy should be next on the list, so take a look at that and we'll sort out a visit sometime before it closes.

vicky slater · « **Reply #46 on:** July 11, 2011, 08:59:56 AM »

Ed, thanks so much for posting that video. I don't think I'd ever paid much attention to Norfolk before, mostly because I can find war photography often very similar and obviously depressingly sad.
But I loved Burkes work and I really got alot from hearing Norfolk talk, seems like a very genuine man.
His previous work on film is stunning and I also think it's a shame he's moved to digital, it's still excellent because it's his vision. But if he's trying to use beauty as the tool to get us in to understanding the situation then the film wins every time.
Thanks for the introduction!

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #47 on:** July 11, 2011, 12:33:06 PM »

Vivky, Simon Norfolk is a photographer I feel very strongly about and can bore for England about him, so I'm wary about getting started, but he's definitely a man with a lot to say and listening to him talking about his work is quite a revelation. I'd long admired his work - the Photographers' Gallery used to have a lot of his prints for sale in their print room so I got spoiled being able to see his work in person most weeks - but hearing a Podcast of his lecture at HOST Gallery in 2007 gave me a far deeper understanding of his motivations, his politics, his craft etc.

Seeing as how you've expressed an interest I would recommend you spend an hour or so in the great man's company. The lecture doesn't seem to be available on the HOST gallery site anymore (you could email them to find out if they can put it back), but there is an iTunes link which may work for you.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/host-gallery/id260009559

If all else fails I probably have the audio or video files on a hard drive somewhere, but over and above all of this you should take a look at his first Afghanistan book, "Chromotopia", which is simply stunning.

Photo taken from Arantxaalcubierre.com

Francois · « **Reply #48 on:** July 11, 2011, 03:18:02 PM »

Quote from: ed.wenn on July 11, 2011, 12:41:56 AM

The big shock for me was to see Simon Norfolk shooting digitally (I'm trying to find out if that's a permanent switch for him - from 8x10 slide film)

Well... strangely I think that heading in Afghanistan these days with an 8x10 is probably one of the best ways to definitely shorten your lifespan!

So knowing that he shot this on digi is not surprising...

vicky slater · « **Reply #49 on:** July 11, 2011, 03:59:28 PM »

Ed, I can't access those links but found this small thing...

http://www.lensculture.com/norfolk.html#

I'll be happy to hear you bore on another time :).... always interested to hear about and from someone with a passion.

Author Topic: London Gallery Crawl: Sunday July 10th (Read 12022 times)

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