Exhibition: AOP50: 50 Years of the Association of Photographers

Formed in 1968 by a group of leading advertising and fashion photographers, AOP is today one of the most prestigious professional photographers’ associations in the world.

With its aims still remaining the same today as they were 50 years ago, AOP is renowned for promoting photographers’ rights and copyright protection as well as promoting its members’ work.

In recognition of this important milestone, the exhibition, curated by leading photography expert Zelda Cheatle, will present a collection of images that define 50 years of the AOP.

Photographs have been selected to illustrate the impact, diversity and quality of work by AOP members since 1968, including Nadav Kander, Duffy, Tim Flach, Tessa Traeger and John Claridge.

Their work will have been seen by people the world over, from stunning images of celebrities and stars in major advertising campaigns, to photographs documenting some of the world’s turning points, including wars, famine and humanitarian disasters. Many of the images have defined a generation, and helped to shape public opinion and to create change