The Photographers' Gallery: William Eggleston: All that goes unnoticed

A major exhibition by The Photographers' Gallery, this show brings together iconic and rarely seen dye-transfer prints by William Eggleston, a pioneering figure in colour photography. It marks the 50th anniversary of his landmark publication and exhibition that helped redefine what photography could be, shifting attention towards everyday scenes, ordinary objects and overlooked moments.

The exhibition also includes earlier black-and-white and Brownie images from the 1960s and 1970s, showing the development of Eggleston’s distinctive way of seeing. Roadside diners, suburban streets and domestic interiors appear in works that reveal both the beauty and unease of ordinary life, and the exhibition highlights his lasting influence on photography, film and visual culture.

Organised by The Photographers' Gallery in partnership with the Wilson Centre for Photography, the exhibition offers a fresh perspective on one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. Visitors can explore how Eggleston used colour, composition and attention to the everyday to make the ordinary seem extraordinary.