RPS Exhibitions

The RPS International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is the world’s longest-running photography exhibition. Now in its 166th edition, renowned for showcasing a diverse range of contemporary photography from around the world.

Featuring the powerful work of 51 international photographers, selected from over 4,000 artists, exploring themes of environmental issues, identity, community, family, and culture. These striking images showcase how contemporary photographers capture the world in ways that are both visually stunning and socially significant.

The 166th edition of the International Photography Exhibition will launch at Saatchi Gallery, London.

Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS a South London portrait and social documentary photographer, who’s interest in community, resilience, hope and social discussion have seen her work recognised by the media, funding bodies and the photography world alike.

Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee showcases The Fighting Spirit of South London and previously unseen work from her new series March of the Hummingbirds.  

Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee is a touring exhibition, please contact exhibitions@rps.org for a touring information pack

The International Photography Exhibition (IPE) is a unique celebration of photography today. Held continuously since 1854, it is the world’s longest running photography exhibition.

The IPE is curated from an international, annual open call that welcomes entries from new, emerging, and established photographers, working across any subject or genre.

Each edition of the IPE tours the UK after opening ar RPS Gallery, Bristol. If you have an enquiry, or would like to hire and exhibit the IPE at your venue, email the Exhibitions Department. We thank you for your support of the RPS.

The RPS Summer Exhibition is an exhibition showcasing photography by members of the Royal Photographic Society.

The exhibition is selected from an open call to all RPS members, who were encouraged to submit regardless of their experience or skill level. It is a great opportunity for them to showcase their work to a wider audience and connect with other photographers.

The 2023 exhibition features a total of 80 images, reflecting a diverse range of photographic styles, genres, and techniques including analogue, digital and experimental image making and covering subjects including landscapes, portraits, documentary, science and fine art.

The Summer Exhibition is a touring exhibition, please contact exhibitions@rps.org for a touring information pack

To Shine a Light / Who Dared to Dream is a new exhibition curated by the Royal Photographic Society showcases the work of six contemporary female photographic artists. For these artists photography is a means of shining a light on themselves, both as a tool for understanding and as one for engagement.

This show presents photographic projects which explore personal stories and histories or seek to effect wider change by raising public awareness.

To Shine a Light/Who Dared to Dream is a touring exhibition, please contact exhibitions@rps.org for a touring information pack.

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