
P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern
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The Tate Modern in London hosts the exhibition Pictorialism: Light and Magic, focusing on the history of photography. It features over 200 rare prints by more than 80 artists from around the world.
*“Tate Modern to reframe the history of photography with major Pictorialism exhibition”* (Mark Westall) **Join us at the Tate Modern for Light and Magic- The Birth of Art Photography** *Light and Magic* is the first major exhibition to explore pictorialism as a global movement. Discover how artists became pioneers of the darkroom, transforming our understanding of photography and image making. Bringing together over 200 rare prints by over 80 artists from Seoul to Sydney, New York to Cape Town and Brazil to Singapore, this truly international exhibition takes a fresh and inclusive look at the history of photography. Featuring never-before seen works from around the world alongside pieces from Tate’s Collection, *Light and Magic* highlights the vast and varied artistic possibilities of photography as a medium. **Read more** **[here](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/light-and-magic)** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 1.30pm: MEET AT Corner at the Tate Modern (optional)** Address: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and host/s who will be wearing LoMAZ badges. **2pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: Bankside, London SE1 9TG **4:30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: TBC 48 hours before event **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** \*\*Please book [here ](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/time?prid=380538-20261018)\*\*and choose the 2pm slot (or thereabouts). Ticket: £20 Ticket with Art Pass: £10 Members: free, no need to book **GETTING THERE:** Southwark (Jubilee Line, 600 metres approx Blackfriars: District and Circle Line, 800 metres approx St Paul's: Central Line, 1,100 metres approx. [Directions](https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern) **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event,
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P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 14:00.
P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern is held at Tate Modern in London (Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK, London, SE1 9TG).
The forecast for P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern is Overcast · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Tate Modern can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
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The Tate Modern in London hosts the exhibition Pictorialism: Light and Magic, focusing on the history of photography. It features over 200 rare prints by more than 80 artists from around the world.
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*“Tate Modern to reframe the history of photography with major Pictorialism exhibition”* (Mark Westall) **Join us at the Tate Modern for Light and Magic- The Birth of Art Photography** *Light and Magic* is the first major exhibition to explore pictorialism as a global movement. Discover how artists became pioneers of the darkroom, transforming our understanding of photography and image making. Bringing together over 200 rare prints by over 80 artists from Seoul to Sydney, New York to Cape Town and Brazil to Singapore, this truly international exhibition takes a fresh and inclusive look at the history of photography. Featuring never-before seen works from around the world alongside pieces from Tate’s Collection, *Light and Magic* highlights the vast and varied artistic possibilities of photography as a medium. **Read more** **[here](https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/light-and-magic)** **MEET DETAILS:** **FROM 1.30pm: MEET AT Corner at the Tate Modern (optional)** Address: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG Look out for the LoMAZ sign on the cafe table and host/s who will be wearing LoMAZ badges. **2pm: ENTER THE MUSEUM/EXHIBITION** Address: Bankside, London SE1 9TG **4:30pm-Late: PUB SOCIAL (optional)** We'll head to a local pub for a social chit chat over drinks. Address: TBC 48 hours before event **TICKETS:** **You will need to purchase your own ticket for this event.** \*\*Please book [here ](https://shop.tate.org.uk/ticket/time?prid=380538-20261018)\*\*and choose the 2pm slot (or thereabouts). Ticket: £20 Ticket with Art Pass: £10 Members: free, no need to book **GETTING THERE:** Southwark (Jubilee Line, 600 metres approx Blackfriars: District and Circle Line, 800 metres approx St Paul's: Central Line, 1,100 metres approx. [Directions](https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern) **EVENT WHATSAPP GROUP:** Please join the event WhatsApp group to help you find the group on the day. The link will be posted in the Event Comments 48 hours before the event,
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When is P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern?
P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern takes place on Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern taking place?
P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern is held at Tate Modern in London (Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK, London, SE1 9TG).
What will the weather be like at P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern?
The forecast for P is for Light & Magic-The Birth of Photography at Tate Modern is Overcast · 14°C.
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