Soho Photography Quarter (SPQ) is an outdoor cultural space for all to enjoy in Ramillies Place, W1, on the doorstep of The Photographers' Gallery. Open-air exhibitions and other events bring you the very best of contemporary photography, for free, all year round.

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About Soho Photography Quarter

Developed in partnership with Westminster City Council (WCC) as part of a major project to invigorate the Oxford Street area, Soho Photography Quarter is a dynamic and enticing outdoor space to experience and enjoy world-class photography for free, day and night.

The previously overlooked passageway, which stands at the gateway to Soho, was transformed by Andreas Lechthaler Architecture into a tranquil pedestrianised zone with newly designed seating, ambient lighting, trees and planters to enhance the experience of everyone spending time there or passing through.

About the Programme

The main SPQ programme predominantly focusses on British and international solo artists. The programme gives unique access and insight into some of the most innovative and dynamic photographic practices today.

From those playing with, or subverting, traditional techniques, to those pushing the boundaries of digital technologies or working with performance and archives, SPQ provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience artists and works beyond the Gallery walls.

Each presentation will feature a large scale art frieze, cross-street banners, moving image projections, soundscapes and other interactive works. Running alongside the main displays, you can experience a rich live and digital programme which illuminate the works on show and the artists behind them.

These include artist talks, outdoor film screenings, digital commissions, interactive augmented reality projects, performances, workshops and pop-up exhibitions, both in the space and online.