In December of last year The Photographers’ Gallery relocated to London’s West End, leaving behind two separate locations on Great Newport Street and 37 years of history. But the move to Soho wasn’t an attempt to downsize in the tough economy: The gallery’s four-story home on Ramillies Street boasts twice as much exhibition space and the opportunity to expand. Launching the new space were two exhibitions, Soho Nights, the second part in the Soho Archives series, and The Westerns by Katy Grannan; starting February 20th, you can stop by to check out an exhibition of works from artists shortlisted for this year’s Deutsche Börse Photography Prize — including Emily Jacir, who we interviewed here.
After the jump we chat with gallery director Brett Rogers to find out how they settled on a design for the new gigs, why she wants to revive male fashion photography, and what kind of audience she anticipates the latest incarnation will attract.
