Autumn at the Photographers’ Gallery

Zofia Rydet: Sociological Record - Until 22 February 2026

Sociological Record is a landmark photographic project undertaken by Polish photographer Zofia Rydet. The series is a comprehensive documentary portrait of Polish domestic life which spans decades, eras, regions and cultures. This is the first substantial exhibition of Zofia Rydet’s Sociological Record in the UK. It focuses on the small proportion of rare prints she made from the series in her home darkroom, including the significant ‘People in Interiors’ works, and other sub-series such as ‘Women on Doorsteps’ and ‘Presence’. The exhibition also features ephemera from Rydet’s archives and original publications. 

Boris Mikhailov: Ukrainian Diary  - Until 22 February 2026

Ukrainian Diary is the first major UK retrospective of work by Boris Mikhailov (b.1938, Kharkiv). One of the most influential contemporary artists from Eastern Europe, Mikhailov has explored social and political subjects for more than fifty years through his experimental photographic work.  Bringing together work from over twenty of Mikhailov’s most important series, including Yesterday’s Sandwich, I am not I, Salt Lake, Red, Sots Art, Luriki, Case History and Theatre of War. The previously unseen series Suzy et Cetera (1960s-1970s) is also on show.

Strike a Pose! 100 Years of the Photobooth - Until 22 February 2026

Through a special archival display, Strike a Pose! 100 Years of the Photobooth looks back on the history of the photobooth and explores its intimate charms, imperfections and quirks.  
2025 marks the year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the invention of the analogue photobooth by Anatol Josepho. His first Photomaton appeared on Broadway in New York in 1925. The photobooth was a game-changer for the world of photography and quickly became an everyday sight in cities around the world. 

The Print Sales Gallery presents Paul Cupido: Kachō Fūgetsu  Until 16 November 2025

Paul Cupido’s second solo exhibition in the Print Sales Gallery at The Photographers’ Gallery reflects a centuries-old philosophy rooted in Japanese aesthetics: by observing nature’s fleeting beauty, we come to a deeper understanding of ourselves. 

Further Information: The Photographers Gallery