London and culture are two words that seem to go hand in hand, as all fans of art and photography across Europe, and even further afield, will tell you. With a vast array of museums, major art galleries, and independent art shops offering visual gems for art lovers and casual onlookers, the English capital is set to receive a further boost to its cultural scene with the news that the V & A museum is to open a new photograph gallery in the coming months.
The new gallery will focus upon the history of photography, and will take visitors through the evolution of the genre right from its inception in 1839 to the boom-time of the 1960s. The work of photography greats such as Irving Penn and Man Ray will appear alongside work from Henri Cartier-Bresson and a few lesser known photography experts.
Photography fans will also be excited to learn that the space in the world famous V & A museum (which was founded way back in 1852 and was actually the first museum to collect photos) will also make room for the oldest photograph possessed by the owners of the museum, with that image being a shot of Parliament Street in London.
The only downside to this intriguing news is the fact that the gallery isn't set to open until the end of October. If you're finding the time is dragging between now and the launch date, divert your attention by checking out Fosters' new amusing online videos of British comedians Vic and Bob.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
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