This is a small but focused exhibition which readily achieves its dual aims of presenting the history of colour photography in Russia, and the history of Russia through colour photography. Spread over two floors of the Photographers’ Gallery in Central London, it is divided into chronological sections which show how colour technology developed in Russia […]
I was definitely in my art-geeky element in this exhibition, based on research by the National Gallery’s scientific department, and largely using works from the permanent collection. As the name suggests, it’s about making colour – the exhibition space is divided like a colour wheel, with rooms moving from blue to purple through green, yellow […]
As exhibitions go, Paris 1900 is a very well put together one. It couldn’t be more relevant to its hosting institute (le Petit Palais was built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle which is the early focus of the exhibition), sensibly divided into clear themes from art nouveau to women’s fashion to Parisian nightlife, and from […]
Ok, I will admit it, I was somewhat prejudiced going into this exhibition as fashion is not really my thing and wouldn’t be my ideal choice of exhibition topic. And was I won over? Mostly, I think. There is no denying that the exhibition design is wonderful, and creates an immersive world, particularly through the […]
