Seduced by Art: Photography Past and Present
2012Oct31(Wed)–2013Jan20(Sun)About this exhibition
The exhibition explores work by early photographers from the mid-19th century and the most exciting contemporary artists working with photography, alongside historical painting. Work by leading photographers Martin Parr, Craigie Horsfield, Sam Taylor-Wood, Richard Billingham, Julia Margaret Cameron and Gustave Le Gray will be on display beside key works from the National Gallery collection.
Official exhibition pageArtists in this exhibition
- Craigie Horsfield
- Gustave Le Gray
- Julia Margaret Cameron
- Martin Parr
- Richard Billingham
- Sam Taylor-Wood
Themes
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This exhibition has closed. Exhibitions coming up at museums within about 15 km of The National Gallery.
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- Julio Le Parc: Light. Colour. Action.2026Jun11(Thu)–2027May3(Mon)Tate Modern2kmfrom The National Gallery
- Frida: The Making of an Icon2026Jun25(Thu)–2027Jan3(Sun)Tate Modern2kmfrom The National Gallery
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