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‘Clockwell’ by Bob Mazzer

From 15 February to 11 March 2016, Leica will host a selection of photographs from Bob Mazzer’s celebrated ‘Underground’ photograph collection at its gallery space above the Leica Store City at 18 The Royal Exchange. These intriguing images document daily life on the London Underground network, and were captured on the Leica M4 rangefinder camera system over four decades.

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Four photographers commissioned to cover backstage action at prestigious BAFTA ceremony on 14 February

Leica UK and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) have announced that all backstage reportage and portraiture at this year’s EE British Academy Film Awards will be captured exclusively by photographers using Leica camera equipment.

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Leica UK has made PhotoVoice its chosen charity for 2016, for the second year running.

PhotoVoice is an award-winning charity that works all over the world using photography in under-represented communities for positive social change. PhotoVoice’s participatory approach to photography contributes to their vision of a world in which no one is denied the opportunity to speak out and be heard.

Leica’s collaboration with PhotoVoice last year helped support their projects, and created a strong link between two organisations that share the belief that photography can cross cultural and linguistic barriers, and can be adapted to all abilities.

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