Shooting, but not to kill

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The latest exhibition at London’s Photographers’ Gallery,  ‘Shoot! Existential Photography’ (until 6 January 2013) focuses on the curious global phenomenon, which appeared after the First World War, of taking and keeping a picture of oneself using a gun. The installation is part of a creative showcase, which explores how it worked and why it was popular; and lets the visitor consider the analogy between taking photographs and the act of shooting.

The Photographers’ Gallery is holding a curator-led exhibition tour on 15 December at 3 p.m. (Free with price of admission). Two of the artists featured in the exhibition are giving talks: Steven Pippin on 23 November at 7pm; and Rudolf Steiner on 30 November at 7pm (tickets £7/£4). Contact the Photographers’ Gallery for details and tickets.

There will be a review in our December, Christmas, issue.