SoShowMe
In September, leading East London photographic gallery theprintspace will open its doors for SoShowMe, an exhibition showcasing a range of fascinating photography compiled through monthly Facebook competitions and a Flickr group. All the photographs have been chosen by acclaimed photographer and photojournalist judges, over the last year. theprintspace’s Max Munton said, “Social media has provided a great way for the sharing and discussion of photography, provoking passionate live debate and opinion. theprintspace gallery replicates that online network with its unique environment for photography and art lovers to meet.” SoShowMe opens on Thursday, 2nd September at 7pm and continues from 3rd-15th September, Monday-Friday 9am-7pm. Admission is free.
theprintspace Press Release
Gallery Celebrates Social Media’s Impact on Photography
LONDON, UK Leading East London photographic gallery theprintspace will make the virtual a reality this September when it opens its doors for SoShowMe, an exhibition curated entirely from its social media interactions.
With the growing use of social media in our daily lives, theprintspace will enter new territories by showcasing - for the first time - a range of fascinating photography compiled through monthly Facebook competitions and a Flickr group. All the photographs have been chosen by acclaimed photographer and photojournalist judges, over the last year.
SoShowMe will provide a platform in the heart of buzzing Shoreditch to photographers who don’t usually have the chance to exhibit their work. Featuring a wide range of fantastic photography, with themes such as light, documentary, portraiture and landscapes, the exhibition is an exciting and colourful celebration of social media from photographers all over the world.
theprintspace’s Max Munton said, “Social media has provided a great way for the sharing and discussion of photography, provoking passionate live debate and opinion. theprintspace gallery replicates that online network with its unique environment for photography and art lovers to meet.”
SoShowMe opens at theprintspace gallery on Thursday, 2nd September from 7pm-10pm with drinks provided. The exhibition then continues from 3rd-15th September, Monday-Friday 9am-7pm. Admission free.
theprintspace gallery, 74 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London E2 8DL
Photo credit: Astrid Harrisson, 2010
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