Archives of American Art has acquired more than 400 stereoscopic (3-D) slides of Andy Warhol inside his legendary New York City studio, taken by artist Ronnie Cutrone.
Category: Events
‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, Recording Now Available
The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group hosted Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who explored the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society. The recording is now available.
‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Free Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, 10th Feb 2026
The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group are hosting Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who will be exploring the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society.
‘Victorian New Media: the Anglo-Boer War in Films, Stereographs and Lantern Slides’. Free In-Person Talk, Birkbeck Uni, London
Join Professor Ian Christie, who will show a selection of Boer War films by Robert Paul, and offer stereoscopic views from the battlefields for comparison; 23rd January, free entry.
Happy New Year, 2026!
Wishing everyone a very happy New Year, with a cheeky stereoscopic photograph in the post to celebrate.
In-Person 3-D Talk and Workshop: ‘Visual Arts in the Stereoscope: An Overview’, 22nd Nov. 2025, Long Compton, UK.
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are giving an in-person 3-D talk and workshop on Visual Arts in the Stereoscope as part of the RPS Visual Arts Group's Rollright meeting.
Free Online Halloween 3-D Talk: ‘Ghosts, Witches, Skeletons and Little Devils’ 31st Oct. 2025
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are offering a free online 3-D talk so you can join them for spooktacular stereos this halloween.
Commemorating Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th Anniversary of his Death
Today, 19th October 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of the death of British polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875). In this post, you can learn about some of the commemorations taking place today to celebrate our favourite genius and inventor of the stereoscope.
‘Napoleon III and his time in the Stereoscope’: In-person 3-D talk, 29th October, Camden Place, Chislehurst, UK.
Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Napoleon III through the lenses of a Stereoscope! This in-person event will take you on a journey back in time to explore the life and times of this iconic historical figure at the beautiful place where he breathed his last.
Free Online 3-D Talk: ‘Charles Wheatstone’s Last Days, Funeral Services and Legacy’ 18th Oct 2025
Denis Pellerin, from The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, is giving a free online 3-D talk to commemorate the genius polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone, near the 150th anniversary of his death.
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