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Installation view of 'Chosen Family' at Queer Britain

Image courtesy of Queer Britain 2022, © John Sturrock.

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From the birth of photography to cutting-edge current work, here’s where to find photography exhibitions in the UK as well as galleries dedicated to photography, film, and the moving image.

Whether you’re in London or elsewhere in the UK, find a fascinating photography exhibition for your perfect day out.

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Arnolfini

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Ballycastle Museum

Northern Ireland

Barbican Art Gallery

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Beck Isle Museum

Bolton Museum & Aquarium

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City Art Centre

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Dimbola Museum & Galleries

Epping Forest District Museum

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Museum of Cambridge

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