Rooted in time

Dulwich Picture Gallery reopens this month with a fascinating exhibition that explores the history ofis the gallery’s first major photography exhibition and will include more than 100 images, many never exhibited before, from 35 international photographers. Arranged chronologically, with a focus on botany and science, the exhibition will highlight innovations from early pioneers, such as William Henry Fox Talbot, through works from 20th-century photographers including Imogen Cunningham to contemporary works from the likes of Richard Learoyd whose camera obscura still lifes, including his , 2019 (shown above), evoke the still life paintings of the Dutch golden age. The exhibition runs from 21 November 2020 until 9 May 2021. Tickets cost £16.50 and must be booked in advance.