Leica Gallery London

Location
14 Dover Street, London, W1S 4LW

Opening Hours
Monday–Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM

Admission
Admission to Leica Gallery London is free.

Reservation
No reservation is required. Visitors are welcome to walk in during regular opening hours.

Accessibility
Gallery is located on Lower Ground Floor. Entry via front entrance on G floor, accessible for all via stairs and lift.

Nearest Underground Station
Green Park

Located in the heart of London's prestigious Mayfair art district, Leica Gallery London is situated on Dover Street – a place with a rich photographic history. In the 1930s, renowned photographer Norman Parkinson opened his first studio here, capturing iconic portraits of personalities such as Vivien Leigh and John F. Kennedy. Surrounded by renowned galleries and cultural landmarks, Leica Gallery London brings together photographic heritage and contemporary photography.

For nearly three decades Lou has worked in the world of photography and with some of its most eminent names. Her first job was at Magnum Photos, London working alongside Henri Cartier-Bresson on his sweep of London exhibitions for his 90th Birthday celebrations. During her time at Magnum Photos she also worked with Eve Arnold, Josef Koudelka, Martin Parr, Peter Marlow, Stuart Franklin and Ian Berry.

After Magnum Photos Lou was hired to help open a brand-new fine art photography gallery Focusfounded with passion by Dorothy Bohm & Helena Kovac before going on to work closely with contemporary art and photography dealer Eric Franck who was also a well known collector of both genres.

Subsequently she became the Associate Director at Atlas Gallery, a private photographs dealer and then after being head hunted by Bonhams and Phillips de Pury & Co joined the latter where she later became Head of Photographs, London.

After leaving Phillips (as it became) Lou curated and produced the catalogue From Dada to Vogue collages and photographs by Erwin Blumenfeld for Osborne Samuel Gallery as a freelance curator and worked as Senior Photographs Specialist for Qatar Museums. She was introduced to the Managing Director of Leica UK in 2018 and was offered the role of opening its new Mayfair space as Gallery Director/Curator.

The Leica Store London and the Gallery come together under one roof, creating a shared destination for photography. Discover the latest Leica cameras, lenses and accessories and benefit from personal advice from our Store team.

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