Mike Crawford

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  • 1962   Born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • Solo Exhibitions

  • 2020RijekaAtelier D, Bielefeld, Germany
  • 2018NocturneCankarjev Dom, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • 2017Shoreditch PortraitsVetrinjski Dvor, Maribor, Slovenia
  • 2016Portraits(with Andy Atkinson) Kunstraum K5, Cologne, Germany
  • 2016Shoreditch PortraitsKino Šiška, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • 2012London NocturneAtelier D, Bielefeld, Germany
  • 2012Slovenian Artists in ResidenceEurope House, London
  • 2004BerlinCurzon Soho Cinema, London.
  • 2000BeastsCurzon Soho Cinema, London.
  • 1999CoastsAlchemy Gallery, London.
  • 1998CoastsPhotography in May Festival, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
  • Curated Exhibitions

  • 2021Obsolete & DiscontinuedAtelier D and Kunstraum Elsa, Bielefeld, Germany
  • 2020Obsolete & DiscontinuedGrenze Fotografici Festival, Verona, Italy
  • 2019Obsolete & DiscontinuedMagazzini Fotografici, Naples, Italy.
  • 2018Obsolete & DiscontinuedWaterstone's Bookshop Gallery, London.
  • 2016Obsolete & DiscontinuedSchaelpic Photokunstbar, Cologne, Germany.
  • 2016Obsolete & DiscontinuedRevela T Festival, Vilassar de Dalt, Spain.
  • Group Exhibitions

  • 2022 Sehnsucht Collective Espai Fotogràfic Can Basté, Barcelona, Spain
  • 2017Fix Photo FestivalBargehouse, London.
  • 2014Alternative & AnalogueDoomed Gallery, London.
  • 2014London Pinhole FestivalDoomed Gallery, London.
  • 2013The NightGalerie Lichtblick, Cologne, Germany.
  • 2013Art Stays FestivalPtuj, Slovenia.
  • 2003Images Against WarGalerie Lichtblick, Cologne, Germany. (And touring.)
  • 2002London Photographic Awards 5Open Space Gallery, London. (And touring.)
  • 2000The Nightingale Project; Six PhotographersChelsea & Westminster Hospital, London.
  • 2000Urban BeastsAssociation of Photographers, London.
  • 1998London Photographic Awards 2Museum of London. (And touring.)
  • 1998Prints and ProcessesRoyal Photographic Society, Bath.
  • 1996Campaign For the Protection of Rural England Christies, London.
  • 1996Ilford Printers ExhibitionAssociation of Photographers, London.right
  • 1995Visions of PhotographyVictoria & Albert Museum, London.
  • Publications and Writing

  • 2018Obsolete & Discontinued Brovira Press
  • 2013Exhibiting PhotographyShirley Read, Focal Press. (Chapter contributed)
  • 2008Mastering PhotoshopRotovision
  • 2007500 Photoshop Hints, Tips and TechniquesRotovision
  • 2006The Essential Digital Manipulation ManualRotovision
  • 2005The Essential Black and White ManualRotovision
  • 2004 to present. Over 70 articles published in the British Journal of Photography, Black & White Photography (UK), Galleries Magazine and the Photohistorian.
  • Education

  • 1995-97London College of PrintingMA. (Photography; History and Culture.)
  • 1981-84Gloucestershire College of Art and Design Diploma. (Professional Photography.)
  • Professional Experience

  • 2005 to present   Modules and workshops taught at University for the Creative Arts, University of Gloucestershire, University of Hertfordshire, Anglia Ruskin University, Lux Darkroom, London.
  • 1993 to presentLighthouse DarkroomFine Art Printer; traditional b&w and digital. (Proprietor since 1995.)
  • 1984-1993Darkside PhotographicB&W Printer and Lab Manager.