Shirin Neshat Wins Photo London 2020 Master of Photography Award

Photo London 2020, the UK's leading photography fair, returns to Somerset House from May 14 to 17. The fair features 109 galleries from 22 countries, including three from Milan: Podbielski, 29 Arts in Progress Gallery, and Galleria Valeria Bella. The event highlights ongoing relationships with galleries such as Black Box Projects, Webber, and MMX Gallery, which have moved from the Discoveries section to the Main Section. Iranian artist Shirin Neshat (born 1957, Qazvin) receives the Master of Photography award, with a solo exhibition of her series The Home of My Eyes (2015) and the film Roja (2015), both shown for the first time in the UK. Director Roderick van der Lee emphasizes the curatorial focus and deep dialogue with exhibitors. The fair is accompanied by an off-circuit program across London institutions, including exhibitions, installations, talks, and screenings. The political context of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic add uncertainty to the event.