This weekend鈥檚 key shows are each tied to a distinct sense of place, capturing life in diverse locations such as Mali, London, Italy and Belgium.
Through a vivid use of colour and a strong flash, Swedish photographer Tunbj枚rk (1956-2015) captured striking everyday observations. The images combine humour and darkness with striking effect. Until 2 December.
This show investigates Italy鈥檚 profound impact on celebrated photographer Woodman鈥檚 (1958-1981) practice, exploring how the ephemeral photographs blend Italian cultural history with elements of narrative and performance. From 15 September.
London Design Festival returns to venues across the city, offering a series of inspiring shows. Featured: RIBA鈥檚 presentation highlights Urban Splash鈥檚 ongoing commitment to sustainability, housing and conservation. Until 23 September.
Bringing together studio portraiture, nightlife photography and documentary imagery, this exhibition highlights the full range of Sidib茅鈥檚 (1936-2016) oeuvre, presenting post-independence Bamako, Mali, as a lively, youthful centre. Until 6 October.
Gruyaert鈥檚 (b. 1941) works offer a striking synthesis of colour, form and light, bringing together fragments of the everyday through a unique, painterly approach to photography. This show focuses on images captured in Belgium. Until 3 November.
Credits:
1. Harry Gruyaert, Brussels, Belgium, 1981.聽漏Harry Gruyaert | Courtesy Gallery FIFTY ONE
2.聽Sweden from the Winter Series, 2007 漏 Lars Tunbj枚rk.
3.聽Francesca Woodman, From Eel Series, Venice, Italy, 1978. 漏 Charles Woodman Courtesy Charles Woodman, and Victoria Miro, London/Venice.
4.聽Park Hill, Sheffield.
5.聽Nuit de No毛l (Happy-club), 1963 Collection Fondation Cartier pour l鈥檃rt contemporain, Paris 漏 Malick Sidib茅.
6.聽Harry Gruyaert, Belgium, Brussels. Place Flagey, 1981. 漏Harry Gruyaert | Courtesy Gallery FIFTY ONE
