RPS Gallery | 17 October - 22 December 2024 | Free admission
Realms of Memory by Billy H.C Kwok, Jay Lau & Lau Wai is part of the second edition of the Bristol Photo Festival.
The archiving impulse is one that attempts to trace, document, and make sense of the world. In response to the photographic archives of Hong Kong held by the University of Bristol and the University of Hong Kong, artists Billy H.C. Kwok, Jay Lau, and Lau Wai have developed new projects that interpret the archival stories of their home city, while revealing the gaps that exist.
The works created explore how Hong Kong has always been a place of duality: real and imagined, public and private, fact and fiction, public and private. This exhibition is produced by WMA, in collaboration with the Royal Photographic Society and the Hong Kong History Centre at the University of Bristol.
A selection of images from the International Photography Exhibition will be exhibited at the National Trust’s Fox Talbot Museum in Lacock 29 June 2024 - 27 April 2025.
The International Photography Exhibition has been held almost every year since 1854 and is the longest running exhibition of its kind. The exhibition at the Fox Talbot Museum represents a selection from the last three years’ worth of RPS exhibitions.
The RPS International Photography Exhibition 165, is a powerful exhibition of 111 works by 50 contemporary photographers from around the world.
The Museum of Gloucester offers the opportunity to explore the IPE 165 themes such as environmental issues, identity, community, dementia or grief in their work, showing how contemporary photographers are engaging with and capturing aspects of the world that are not only visually compelling but also socially and culturally significant.
Visitors to the Museum of Gloucester can discover the 165th edition of the IPE until 2 March 2025
Presenting the work of award winning portrait and social-documentary photographer Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS, March of the Hummingbirds is a compassionate and considered project that documents the rich histories and cultures of the Caribbean, along with Mauritius, whose histories are closely connected. This body of work stems from Dawoojee’s desire to show the power of community spirit and how cultures can crossover through shared values and acts of kindness.
March of the Hummingbirds is part of the RPS exhibition Aneesa Dawoojee: Only Human first shown in the RPS Gallery Bristol.
These exhibitions are for hire. For more information email exhibitions@rps.org
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.
Find out more about this exhibition
Available in the RPS House bookshop or online we stock a variety of books that run alongside our exhibitions programme.
Some of the publications available:
International Photography Exhibition 165 Limited edition Zine - Find out more
Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee Zine - Find out more
RPS Summer Exhibition Pack - the pack includes posters, postcards and a unique digital exhibition platform - Find out more
International Photography Exhibition 164 Limited edition Zine - Find out more
International Photography Exhibition 163 Limited edition Zine - Find out more
Squaring the Circles - Find out more
