On the traces of William England’s 1863 photographic journey through Switzerland: an audio-visual exhibition, 8th-12th March 2022.
Pro Helvetia is bringing one of Switzerland’s most dynamic artists to Brixton House, London. Alan Alpenfelt retraces the journey of British photographer William England’s 1863 Grand Tour of Switzerland through stereoscopic photographs and binaural sound.
Description from Brixton House:
UK Premiere of Binaural Views of Switzerland
An audio-visual exploration into the impact of human activity on the Swiss Landscape since 1863, when the pioneering British photographer William England made his Grand Tour of Switzerland, creating stunning stereoscopic photographs of over 150 locations.
Over a two-month journey, artist Alan Alpenfelt has re-discovered 30 of these locations, documenting the changes in their aspects and atmospheres, re-presenting them in his exhibition, using binaural sound recording and 3D photography.
His work highlights the stark contrasts between past and present by immersing the visitor in the sights and sounds of each environment, then and now.Awareness of the effects of mass tourism, modern transport, climate change and industrial development dominates the exhibition, asking questions as to how resilience and conservation can somehow still be achieved.
The London exhibition starts at midday on the 8th March 2022 and runs until the 12th, with free entry. The address is: Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL.
For opening times, and to book free tickets, please visit the Brixton House webpage: https://brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/swiss-selection-live-binaural-views-of-switzerland/
For information about the touring exhibition itself by Alan Alpenfelt, please visit his website: https://binauralviewsofswitzerland.com
Please note the title image of this post is from my own collection, the exhibition will be showing much better examples!
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