London Photographic Galleries

So, what did Frida Kahlo really look like? How do rock gods really behave when they're backstage? Who's this year's prize-winning photographic artist? A trip to one London's many photographic galleries will certainly put you in the picture…

Proud Camden

A bar, live music venue and exhibition space all rolled into one, Proud Camden is where hip 20-somethings and rock gods in the making come to play. The temporary exhibitions usually focus on portraits of rock icons, or photos taken by celebrities when they're off duty. Seriously cool.

Hamiltons Gallery

Established in 1977, Hamiltons in Mayfair showcases the best modern masters as well as up-and-coming photographers. Previous exhibitions, by artists such as Horst P Horst, Irving Penn and Tomio Seike, demonstrate diversity of modern photography.

The Photographers' Gallery

Britain's first independent photography gallery, The Photographers' Gallery always packs a punch. Previous exhibitors include Juergen Teller, Martin Parr and Faye Goodwin to name but a few. It also hosts the annual Photography Prize, one of the most coveted photography awards in the art world.

National Portrait Gallery – Photography Collection

The first photographic exhibition that took place at the National Portrait Gallery was a Cecil Beaton retrospective in 1968. Since then, the gallery has presented a regularly-changing programme of fascinating shows, with subjects ranging from Captain Scott's last expedition to Frida Kahlo portraits. Other outstanding displays have included the Royal Ballet's 75th Anniversary retrospective and a show dedicated to the world's most photographed people.

Redferns Music Picture Gallery

Here's your chance to see work by the greatest music photographers in the world. From lifting the lid on the inside dealings of Andy Warhol's Factory to getting up close to jazz heroes, from posturing rock gods to punk explained in pictures, Redferns gives you backstage access to some of most notorious musicians that ever lived.

Host Gallery

A relative newcomer to the photographic scene, Host Gallery is a joint venture between top independent picture agency, Panos Pictures and photography magazine, foto8. It specialises in compelling photojournalism exhibitions that are both engaging and exciting. Past subjects have included the shocking truth behind the diamond trade and the dark side of the New York crime scene.