Photo London, the UK's leading photography fair, launches its 11th edition at a new venue, Olympia in Kensington, London, running from 13–17 May 2026. The fair features a diverse array of exhibitors, including debutants like Agony and Ecstasy gallery, which showcases nostalgic works of Ibiza by Oriol Maspons and Walter Rudolph, and Hackney-based Guest Editions, presenting Laura McCluskey and Thomas Duffield. A new 'Focus' section highlights galleries from Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe, such as Ungallery (Argentina) and Galeria Monopol (Poland). Notable presentations include vintage prints by Japanese master Daido Moriyama at Akio Nagasawa Gallery, and Ketaki Sheth's series 'Twinspotting' at Photoink, which pairs Patel twins in the UK with those in India.
This edition matters because it marks Photo London's relocation to Olympia, signaling growth and a renewed commitment to showcasing risk-taking, experimental photography. The fair's expanded international scope—through the 'Focus' section and diverse debut galleries—reflects a broader trend in the art market toward inclusivity and global perspectives. The inclusion of works addressing postcolonial identity (Sheth), queer representation (Romero Gunset), and personal narratives of family and place (McCluskey, Duffield) underscores photography's power to engage with pressing social and cultural issues, reinforcing Photo London's role as a platform for both established and emerging voices in contemporary photography.