Welcome to The Hyman Collection.
Our History: The Hyman Collection was founded in 1996 and is based in London. Over nearly thirty years it has grown to become the most significant collection in the world focused on British photography. It includes over 20,000 photographs that reflect the diversity of photographic practice from historic to contemporary and from documentary to conceptual.
Our Mission: The Hyman Collection is dedicated to making its extensive collection and archive of British photography accessible to a global audience through exhibitions, a comprehensive touring exhibition programme for museums and galleries, and the creation of this website as an online educational resource.
Our Vision: The Hyman Collection seeks to support and celebrate the diversity of photography in Britain from historic figures to contemporary trailblazers; to foster education and encourage engagement through wide-ranging loans and touring exhibitions; and to enrich, inspire, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for photography in Britain.