GALLERY
SALON/25: Annual Members’ Exhibition
SALON/25 features the work of over 80 of our exceedingly talented members. Over the years, this opportunity to discover and network with emerging photographers has become a cornerstone of our membership programme: a lively and inclusive celebration of photographic practice in all its forms.
The New Creators Presented By The Creators’ Studio
The Creators’ Studio at Photofusion is a workshop and mentoring programme that supports creative futures of young people living in council and social housing in Lambeth. Over 10 weeks per cohort, participants develop new skills in photography, studio lighting, direction and set design to tell important stories about the world they live in.
The Winning Fund Exhibition
We are thrilled to announce the launch of “The Winning Fund,” a legacy partnership in memory of photographer Andrew Winning. This exhibition of Andrew’s work marks the beginning of a collaboration between his family and Photofusion to support the photographers of the future.
Bibby Boys
Bibby Boys documents the experience of the men aboard the Bibby Stockholm barge and the community that rallied around them. It is a collaborative photographic series by Theo McInnes and Thomas Ralph.
Shot over more than a year in Portland, Dorset, the work looks beyond headlines and political rhetoric to focus on daily life, waiting, and the relationships that formed during prolonged periods of limbo as the men awaited their asylum interviews. With no access to the barge itself, the artists worked from the outside, observing how life unfolded across the island and how acts of solidarity, care, and friendship emerged in response.
At a time when asylum is often framed as crisis or threat, Bibby Boys offers another way of looking. The artists reflect:
“We hope this work stands as a testament to the men’s enduring spirit in the face of a system that so often neglects their humanity, and as an example of new forms of community in times of polarisation and mass displacement.”
Celebration as Resistance: a conversation with Wolfgang Suschitzky
For two days only, Nov 14th (12pm-6pm) and 15th (10am-5pm), come see Celebration as Resistance, an upcoming exhibition on the lasting legacy of carnival in London.
In conversation with photographer Wolfgang Suschitzky’s project capturing Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago two years before the country gained independence from Great Britain, works by Funmi Akingbe, Gabrielle Drew, and Hark1karan capture a present day carnival diaspora through images that depict its music, costume, and community. Informed by the geographical and physical movement of Carnival, the works capture the preparatory atmosphere, vibrant energy, and moments of reprieve.
Visit our gallery space to learn more about the modern carnival diaspora and see the exciting work of these four photographers, including the first public display of Suschitsky’s photo transparencies.
Field of Clarity
Field of Clarity brought together a diverse group of international artists, exploring intersections of perception, identity, and cross-cultural dialogue. Through painting, photography, video, and installation, the exhibition sought to create a reflective space where clarity emerged from complexity, and new perspectives arose from exchange and interaction.
Rewind - Soulla Petrou
Photofusion is pleased to present Rewind, a debut exhibition and photobook by award-winning photographer and Photofusion member Soulla Petrou, opening on the 3rd of September 2025. The show brings together a dynamic body of work spanning her first 15 years working in the music industry, from 1994 to 2009. Shot largely on film, the photographs document the energy of the UK’s evolving music scenes, capturing a vibrant and formative period in club and youth culture.
Tesserae: Shapes of Belonging - Gallery Hire
Photofusion presents "Tesserae: Shapes of Belonging," a photography exhibition by graduates of the MA Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (Online) course at London College of Communication. Curated by Aletheia Casey, the show explores themes of identity, memory, place, and belonging through powerful documentary and conceptual work.
Half Cadence - Gallery Hire
Discover half cadence, a group photography exhibition exploring absence, transition, and the complexities of identity and memory. Featuring six photographers, the show reflects on cultural inheritance, belonging, and the instability of perception through fragmented narratives and visual metaphor. Curated by Catherine Li and Xuan Feng.
Threads Of Identity - Henos Adhanom
Threads Of Identity
© Henos Adhanom
Threads Of Identity, a new exhibition in Gallery 2, features a compelling portrait series by Lambeth-based photographer Henos Adhanom.
Threads Of Identity is a visual exploration of what it means to live between two cultures: Eritrean and British, and the heritage that connects them. The series blends tradition and modernity, documenting how Eritrean identity continues to thrive in the everyday lives of people in London.
Photographed in a studio setting, the portraits range from solo to duo and group shots. Many of the subjects wear traditional clothing, while others include subtle symbols such as a flag, a necklace, or a gesture—quiet but powerful signs of cultural identity. The visual language draws on the textures, colours, and mood of Eritrean life, reimagined in a London context.
The title, Threads Of Identity, speaks to the strength and resilience of a culture that, like a thread, may seem fine but remains unbroken. It represents how identity is passed down through generations and carried into new environments, woven into daily life even when far from home.
This exhibition marks the beginning of an ongoing journey to document, preserve, and celebrate Eritrean identity in the diaspora: its beauty, its strength, and the many ways it continues to evolve.
‘Having the opportunity to exhibit work I developed at Photofusion, in the heart of my home borough, is very meaningful. Photofusion's support has been invaluable—not just in the creation of this work, but in building my confidence and momentum as a photographer. This exhibition marks a significant step in my career, and I am incredibly grateful!’ - Henos Adhanom
Cold Water Swimmers of Tooting Bec Lido - Tom Harrison
Cold Water Swimmers of Tooting Bec Lido
© Tom Harrison
Cold Water Swimmers of Tooting Bec Lido is an exhibition that was shown in our second gallery space, Gallery 2. The series features 14 captivating portraits by Lambeth-based photographer Tom Harrison.
As a regular swimmer at Tooting Bec Lido, Tom set out to document the unique energy of those who brave its icy waters. Each subject was photographed immediately after their swim, capturing the rawness, exhilaration and endorphin-fuelled glow that cold water swimming brings. The portraits reveal not just the physical impact but also the deep sense of resilience, vitality and community fostered at the Lido.
Tooting Bec Lido, the largest freshwater pool in England, has been a South London landmark since 1906. More than a century later, it remains a space for both recreation and reflection, bringing together people from all walks of life through their love of cold-water swimming.
Tom’s photography spans advertising commissions and documentary projects, with a focus on people and their passions. His previous series include The Mudlarks of London, exploring those who scour the Thames foreshore for historic artifacts, and The Referees of Hackney Marshes, a tribute to amateur football officials. His ability to capture joy, resilience, and human connection is a defining feature of his work.
Tom’s work has been widely published, and he was a winner of the British Journal of Photography’s prestigious 2025 Portrait of Britain Award.
This exhibition was supported by Capture One.
Gallery 2 is Photofusion’s second Gallery space, designated to support work in and around Lambeth and by Lambeth based visual artists and practitioners.
SELECT/25
Select/25 showcases the exceptional work of Rosie Barnes, Megan Eagles, Jan Enkelmann and Aindreas Scholz.
Photography versus Thatcher: The Photo Co-op Archive, prints and objects, 1979 to 1986 - Photofusion’s origin story
Photography versus Thatcher: The Photo Co-op Archive prints and objects, 1979 to 1986 - Photofusion’s origin story
Photography versus Thatcher: The Photo Co-op Archive, prints and objects, 1979 to 1986 – Photofusion’s origin story told the story of the early years of the Photo Co-op, the founding organisation which later grew into Photofusion.
This exhibition featured vintage items contributed by the participating photographers from their archives that now form the Photo Co-op Archive at the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol. Curated by Chris Boot, and in collaboration with the Martin Parr Foundation, Photography versus Thatcher: The Photo Co-op Archive, prints and objects, 1979 to 1986 – Photofusion’s origin story featured photographs by Janis Austin, Corry Bevington, Luis Bustamante, Gina Glover, Crispin Hughes, Sarah Saunders, Vicky White, and Sarah Wyld. These included a wide selection of original library photographs used to promote social causes, with objects and documents from the time, and examples of laminated panels from campaign exhibitions.
Seen together for the first time, these archival artefacts revealed the ‘world view’ the Photo Co-op created in photographs – a style of advocacy for progressive causes and, in particular, for the solidarity of women, made for and with the community.
For the first time, Photofusion collaborated with the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol. Both organisations work towards supporting emerging and established photographers and strive to make photography engaging and accessible for all.
Dates: 15th November 2024 to 4th January 2025
From George to Gaza: A Retrospective. Wayne Campbell.
From George to Gaza: A Retrospective
Gotcha - © Wayne Campbell
Renowned photographer Wayne Campbell exhibited From George to Gaza: A Retrospective. at Photofusion, just after the launch of his new book 0710 Year One.
From George to Gaza: A Retrospective. showcased his powerful journey into visual activism. Growing up in Brixton, Southwest London, with roots in Uganda and Jamaica, Wayne's work has always been a reflection of his environment. The streets of Brixton in the 1970s, marked by resistance and solidarity, shaped his lens, driving a deeper understanding of creativity and activism within him.
A pivotal moment in 2020 transformed Wayne's creative expression. The murder of George Floyd ignited a passion for visual activism, awakening a new direction in his photography. Since then, Wayne has been at the forefront, capturing the raw emotions of demonstrations for justice—from COVID-19 and Freedom Rallies to protests for Palestine.
The exhibition served as a retrospective of his work across the past four years, while the book, 0710 Year One, provided an intimate look at the energy, emotions and unity of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London. The exhibition was a celebration of the power of protest and the ongoing fight for justice.
Wayne Campbell describes himself as a passionate visual activist, who infuses creativity, time and activism into all aspects of his work. Throughout his career, he has grown in various fields such as photography, filmmaking, and illustration, drawing inspiration from his environment, emotions, and experiences. Wayne is excited about the next phase of his career and eager to take on new challenges and opportunities.
DATES:
Friday 18th October - Saturday 2nd November 2024
Encounters - Lucy Bruce-Gardner & The1Harris
Encounters
© Lucy Bruce-Gardner and The1Harris
In partnership with main contractor Bryen & Langley Ltd, Photofusion commissioned two emerging photographic talents, Lucy Bruce-Gardner and The1Harris, to document the revitalisation of the Brixton Rec Quarter which Bryen & Langley Ltd delivered on behalf of the London Borough of Lambeth.
The project was funded by the London Borough of Lambeth and £2.17m from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund.
The Rec is a new series of portraits from photographer Lucy Bruce-Gardner, made during conversations with local store owners, shoppers and people visiting Brixton Station Road Market. Her portrait "Erica" was short-listed for The Portrait of Britain Prize 2023 by the British Journal of Photography.
Rubble & Dust is a body of work from The1Harris, which captures quotidian sights of spaces, tools and workers during the construction of Photofusion and The Advocacy Academy’s new home.
Harris documented the work carried out by Bryen & Langley’s team as they spent 12 months transforming the disused storage space in the Brixton Recreation Centre into a new home for vital local charities Photofusion and The Advocacy Academy, further embedding these organisations into the Brixton landscape. This project sees a departure from Harris’ primary people-focused discipline, tackling social issues, such as recent work ‘Unseen/Unmasked’ which saw a 1 month residency at the heart of east London in Shoreditch, or his upcoming publication ‘Tethering Presence’ in partnership with award winning designer Micah Purnell & x Adobe Collab x.
The Nature of Change; A Lambeth Adult Learning Showcase
The Nature of Change; A Lambeth Adult Learning Showcase
The Nature Of Change exhibition was split across both 198 Contemporary Arts and Photofusion. We were thrilled to present a curated collection of the photographic artworks by the talented individuals who have journeyed through our Lambeth Adult Learning STEP-UP programme.
Collating lens-based work from our Beginner, Advanced, and LGBTQ+ photography courses, the exhibition embodied the diverse talents sparked, nurtured and flourishing within our local Lambeth community and beyond.
Since 2019, the Lambeth Adult Learning programme has empowered over 300 learners to explore and excel in various creative disciplines. Each ten-week course, run three times a year in each location, features practical workshops and mentoring, which help participants to develop new skills, connect with peers, and introduces them to industry professionals in preparation for a career in the arts. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, our commitment to fostering artistic growth only strengthened, culminating in this celebratory showcase of all our past participants' achievements.
The Photography showcase at Photofusion highlighted the work of learners including; Anna Vercambre, Acacia Diana, Dee Ramadan, Devanshi Asher, Ellie Laycock, Emily Lucienne, Evelyn Zheng Yan-chi, Felix Pilgrim, Gabriella Okoobo, Isis Boundy, Jack Moss, Jack Tennant, Janet Rich, Jaqueline Alves, Josie Kyan, Katie Allen, Laurie Favarato, Laura Graham, Meg Tall, Mez Kerr Jones, moreiya, Nathalia Advria Jade, Nina Maria, Oluwatosin Daniju, Oscar McQuillan-Byrne, Pedro Younis, Rachel Wegh, Robert Weir, Rose Claxton, Sarah Grice, Selene Heath, Shameela Beeloo, Shannon Osborne, and The1Harris.
This exhibition was curated by: Destinie Paige
DATES:
8th August - 28th September 2024 (Photofusion) Extended dates
9th August - 19th September 2024 (198 Contemporary Arts and Learning)
© Steff Jamieson & Scarlet Yates
Reconstructed Nature: The Collaborative Process - by Luke & Nik
Reconstructed Nature: The Collaborative Process
Luke & Nik
© The1Harris
Presenting a collection of new and unseen photography works, 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 celebrated years of synergy and exchange between Luke & Nik. Venturing into their respective landscapes in Denmark and the UK, they combed, gathered, reflected, and rambled. Picture by picture, piece by piece, they continued to evolve and reinterpret nature as a duo, progressing in ever-new ways
Curated by Jessica Wan
Poster design by Tom Booth Woodger
Press:
Please find the press release here
Alongside the exhibition Luke & Nik hosted two workshops where participants created and deconstructed images, by finding inspiration in the nature around them.
© D. Wiafe
SALON/24
This exhibition showcases the work of our growing community of creative members, with this year holding the work of 86 Photofusion members!
Through The Lens: Lambeth Adult Learning Showcase
Through The Lens: Lambeth Adult Learning Showcase
Photofusion and 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning have been partnering to deliver courses through Lambeth Adult Learning (LAL) since 2019. After the Covid-19 pandemic the program grew exponentially, seeing more than 300 learners complete our courses in Photography, Film & Video, and Art & Design. Each ten-week course allowed participants to take part in practical workshops and mentoring. Our students developed new skills while networking with their peers as well as with industry professionals, to prepare them for employment in the arts.
In this showcase, we presented the work of learners; Acacia Diana, Charles Furness, Ellie Laycock, Frances Gillard, Isis Boundy, Jack Tennant, Janet Rich, Josie Kyan, Meg Tall, Oscar McQuillan Byrne, Panama Diaz, Pedro Younis, and Robert Weir.
We continue to be dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the residents of Lambeth to improve their wellbeing and hope to see our program continue to grow. These learning programmes are funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA) and quality-assured by Lambeth Council’s Adult Learning Service.
We acknowledge and thank our course tutors including Derek Wiafe, Faye Munroe, Kareen Williams, Michael McLeod, Shannon Osborne and Paul Ellis.
If you are interested in learning more about these courses, please send an email to thefactoryproductionhouse@photofusion.org.
Curated by: Kate Watson and Francesca Hummler
Select / 23
Photofusion proudly presents Select/23. This group exhibition features the work of five artists – Paul Graville, Viktorija Pociute Kunigelyte, Ryan Prince, Ann Russell and Angus Stewart – who were selected from the artists exhibiting in Photofusion’s Salon/23 to present their projects more fully.
Maria Ahmed
Photofusion presents the first solo exhibition by artist Maria Ahmed. Slips & Burns is the latest body of work by Ahmed and reflects her unique style of curating and obscuring photographs from their original form.
SALON/22
We are pleased to present this year’s Photofusion Annual Members Show, SALON/22. This exhibition showcases the work of our growing community of creative members, whose work will cover the gallery walls from floor to ceiling. There are no categories or themes for this show. The aim of SALON is to showcase the breadth of creative practices within our membership and highlight individual images that are powerful enough to stand alone in representation of a captivating story or concept.
J A Mortram
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The Thin Line
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Melanie King
Melanie King | Precious Metals
Photofusion presents Precious Metals, a solo exhibition by artist Melanie King. This exhibition investigates the materiality of silver and palladium, considering its’ production within the cosmos, extraction from Earth and its uses within our society.
It focuses on the use of silver and palladium in photography, suggesting methods of using the materials that are less harmful to our environment. It includes the reclamation of silver from used photographic fixative and jewellery produced using recycled eco-silver. It includes daguerreotypes and platinum-palladium prints of nebulae and supernova explosions, highlighting the cosmic origin of these rare elements.
The exhibition will run from 17th June – 30th July 2022.
PRINTS FOR SALE
Melanie King, Ancient Light, Emiliano Cardone Observatory, 2018
To enquire about payment please email info@photofusion.org
Sian Bonnell
Sian Bonnell | Ten Seconds
Photofusion presents Ten Seconds, a solo exhibition by British photographer Sian Bonnell. Much of the work was created during a short residency at Photofusion Gallery in early 2022. This exhibition will invite you into the unique process of Bonnell’s photographic practice and will also include an earlier series, made at the British School in Rome. Bonnell works with available objects and spaces, challenging our ideas around the nature of art and its subject-matter.
“I see my camera as my partner in crime – my provocateur; it dares me to do things. In this way it becomes a magical agent. Point a camera at any child, they will play up, show off, pull faces and adults will pose. All of this is performance, the camera demands it – and we are complicit.
In March this year, I was given a two-day residency to make some pictures in the gallery space at Photofusion. Previously, the last work I had made on a different residency in Rome in 2017, was a set of experimental works opting to work only with what was ‘at hand’. Using the mops and brooms lying around the place and cardboard boxes rescued from the rubbish, objects that were worth nothing in themselves. I found I had been testing the Serious Play of John Cage – both in work and method, particularly in the towel and sheet throwing piece which was a direct link to Marcel Duchamp’s Dada artwork 3 Standard Stoppages that he made in 1913.
This time, the main driver for my Photofusion work was the ten-second timer that I set to make these pictures, each performance lasting for as long as the camera shutter remained open. I made impromptu sculptures out of the strange and assorted objects and equipment left lying around in the gallery corridors behind the scenes while the gallery space was changing prior to the next show. I became intrigued with this idea of time, speed, and balance – quite literally catching moments. What interested me most, were the instants and movements a little bit off or a little bit out, implying impending disaster or complete failure, fractions of seconds before occurring.” – Sian Bonnell.
Curated by Katy Barron.
PRINTS FOR SALE
Sian Bonnell, Ten Seconds #1, 2022
Photofusion presents our special editioned prints from a selection of artists who have exhibited with us. The print sales contribute towards the artists and Photofusion gallery, contributing towards the upkeep and running of our art gallery.
Sian Bonnell, Ten Seconds, #1, 2022
Pigment print, Editio of 10 + 2 AP’s, accompanied by signed certificate, £240 (unframed)
To enquire about payment please email info@photofusion.org
5/10 sold
Tamsin Green
Photofusion presents Scale & Substance, the first solo exhibition by artist and architect Tamsin Green. Using fieldwork, she investigates the underlying systems and language that we use to make sense of the landscape.
Curated by Destinie Paige
Photofusion presents BLK BXY JOY, a collaborative exhibition by a young generation of POC artists who are redefining the picture of the Black experience. The exhibition has been curated by Destinie Paige, a London based filmmaker, photographer and set designer, who has been a long-term mentee in Photofusion's mentoring programme (#madeatpf) and youth collective S2AU.
SELECT/21
This year’s Select/21 includes work by seven exhibitors who were chosen from Salon 2019 and Salon 2021. Much of the work that they are showing here is a development of earlier work and has been made with the support of Photofusion. Each of these artists has extended their practice, pushing technical, personal or conceptual boundaries and moving forward, despite the difficulties that they might have encountered over the last 18 months.
Roelof Bakker
The Spots That Never Went by Roelof Bakker, is a personal reflection on the devastation of the AIDS pandemic in 1980s-90s London, and the lasting impact on a generation. Originally an artist’s book in which abstract images face short sentences such as “I remember a time when the police raided bars and clubs wearing decontamination suits and gloves,” the work has now evolved into a larger exhibition.
Mitchell Moreno
Photofusion presents the first UK exhibition of BODY COPY, a photo-text series by Mitchell Moreno exploring the performance of masculinities through the discourse of online dating.
Submissions
The Photofusion gallery is run by committee which meets regularly to discuss proposals and programme upcoming shows. The panel are looking for proposals or rentals that meet Photofusion’s gallery manifesto, and are in line with our organisational values.
You can also hire our public gallery spaces, for more information please see our hires page.
Just email us to get in touch.
HOW TO MAKE A GALLERY SUBMISSION
Submissions should contain an artist bio, a statement about the work with accompanying images and why you would like to exhibit at Photofusion.
Please also note that we encourage artists to send us submissions for funded projects, projects around Brixton and its history or work that has been created within our space.