Dulwich Picture Gallery’s new exhibition follows some of the biggest names in 20th century American photography as they document their country’s major cities, and reckon with its fearsome urge to build upwards and outwards. The exhibition is full of iconic shots from pioneers of the camera. See Edward Streichen’s sci-fi-like depictions of New York City, Helen Levitt’s bracing photographs of Harlem street life and Edward Ruscha's studies of LA suburban architecture.
From striking documentary works from a time bygone to glitzy, high fashion editorial shoots and everything in between, London is an excellent city to explore if you’re a photography lover. There are new exhibitions popping up pretty much all of the time, allowing you to lose yourself through the camera lens.
In this list below, we’ve put together all of the best photography exhibitions out there in the city right now. We’ve been there, done that, checked them out in the flesh, and can guarantee that every exhibition on this list is worth going to.
RECOMMENDED:
Top 10 art exhibitions in London
12 London art exhibitions we can’t wait to see in 2026
8 great photography exhibitions coming to London in 2026