Casting light on East and West: The pioneering photography of Harry Gruyaert

Born in Belgium in 1941, Gruyaert was one of the first European photographers to take advantage of colour, following in the footsteps of US pioneers like William Eggleston and Stephen Shore. Heavily influenced by Pop Art, his dense compositions are known for weaving together texture, light, colour and architecture to create filmic, jewel-hued tableaux.

Now London's Michael Hoppen Gallery is bringing together an overview of works from Gruyaert, spanning everywhere from the landscapes of Morocco to the streets of Moscow. The show, entitled Western and Eastern Light, runs from 9 May to 27 June, and aims to highlight his ability to, in the words of Magnum, "photograph the subtle chromatic vibrations of Western and Eastern Light."

Main image: Belgium, Antwerp, 1988 © Harry Gruyaert / Magnum Photos, courtesy Michael Hoppen Gallery