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CREDIT: Rachel Nixon

RPS Exhibitions

The RPS hosts a series of exhibitions in RPS Gallery, Bristol each year. Find out more about our current and upcoming exhibitions and calls for entry below.

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Lúa Ribeira_Bread Making at Gothelney Farm (03_19)
CREDIT:  Lúa Ribeira
WFTUK: The complete collection of photography and poetry
3 April – 22 June 2025 | RPS Gallery

We Feed The UK is a storytelling initiative, grown by The Gaia Foundation, pairing photographers and poets with the UK’s most inspiring food producers. This radical collaboration, featuring over 40 arts and environment partners, tells ten time-critical stories, witnessed by over 53 million people on their journeys from consumers to custodians. 

In a monumental moment, celebrating all ten We Feed The UK stories, the complete photographic and poetic works from the campaign are being exhibited at The Royal Photographic Society.

The exhibition also includes new work by Magnum’s Lúa Ribeira, documenting grain rebels in the southwest. Lúa Ribeira project Bread Making at Gothelney Farm documents the work of farmer Fred Price and baker Rosy Benson.

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Lúa Ribeira
CREDIT:  Lúa Ribeira
Plan your exhibition visit
3 April - 22 June | RPS Gallery, Bristol

RPS Gallery is situated in the photography hub of Bristol alongside the Martin Parr Foundation where visitors will be able to view A Fish Called Julie by Jon Tonks.

3 April -  22 June 2025 

Thursday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm | Free admission

Please see our guide on how to find us here

 

Touring Exhibitions

Hay_Mat_Felipe Barrera Aguirre, traditional Chinampero farmer and agroecology teacher
CREDIT: Mat Hay

International Photography Exhibition 166

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 5 August - 18 September 2025

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Exhibition Hire

These exhibitions are for hire. For more information email exhibitions@rps.org 

Elia from the series Fighting Spirit of South London©Aneesa Dawoojee
CREDIT: Aneesa Dawoojee FRPS

Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee

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

 

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Michelet_Maxime_Rémi and Lucie
CREDIT: Maxime Michelet

International Photography Exhibition

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.

 

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Nixon_Rachel_AftertheRain
CREDIT: Rachel Nixon

RPS Members Summer Exhibition

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

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Fion Hung Ching Yan
CREDIT: Fion Hung Ching Yan

To Shine a Light / Who Dared to Dream Touring Exhibition

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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Publications

 

Alexander Ward
CREDIT: Alexander Ward

Exhibition Publications

Available in the RPS House bookshop or online, we stock a variety of books that run alongside our exhibitions programme. 

A list of publications available are:

  • International Photography Exhibition 165 Limited edition Zine
  • Only Human: Aneesa Dawoojee Zine
  • RPS Summer Exhibition Pack - This pack includes posters, postcards and a unique digital exhibition platform
  • International Photography Exhibition 164 Limited edition Zine
  • International Photography Exhibition 163 Limited edition Zine
  • Squaring the Circles

If you are interested in purchasing any of the above, please contact Exhibition@rps.org and we will process your order.