Tag: Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy

‘Victorian Virtual Reality: Photographs from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy’ Exhibition

‘Victorian Virtual Reality: Photographs from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy’ Exhibition

Victorian Virtual Reality: Photographs from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, held by Watts Gallery, Compton, UK, will present highlights from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy to explore the 19th-century photography craze that, for the first time, enabled pictures to appear in 3D.

‘Bordeaux: The Capital of Stereoscopy’. Free International 3-D Conference.

‘Bordeaux: The Capital of Stereoscopy’. Free International 3-D Conference.

The first international conference of stereoscopic photography in Bordeaux, France, takes place from the 11th to 13th May 2023, with an exhibition from the 4th May to 22nd June 2023 at the Mériadeck Library.

Léopold Harzé’s “Comedy in Sculpture” [1]

Léopold Harzé’s “Comedy in Sculpture” [1]

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin introduces 19th century Belgian sculptor Léopold Harzé and invites you to explore his work through the stereoscope.

Joan of Arc in the Stereoscope

Joan of Arc in the Stereoscope

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares his incredible research into the depiction of Joan of Arc and the events to commemorate her in the stereoscope. We wish you all a very happy New Year!

New London Stereoscopic Company Book Launch and Exhibition ‘Stereoscopy Is Good For You: Life in 3-D’ Nov 2022

New London Stereoscopic Company Book Launch and Exhibition ‘Stereoscopy Is Good For You: Life in 3-D’ Nov 2022

The London Stereoscopic Company are launching a new book 'Stereoscopy Is Good For You: Life in 3-D', as well as teaming up with others for a 5 month exhibition in London.

‘To Be Read at Dusk: Dickens, Ghosts & the Supernatural’: London Exhibition with 3-D Viewer.

‘To Be Read at Dusk: Dickens, Ghosts & the Supernatural’: London Exhibition with 3-D Viewer.

The Charles Dickens Museum and The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy have collaborated, and a stereoscope with digitised Victorian 3-D images from Dr. May's collection is on show at the Museum's special exhibition 'To Be Read at Dusk: Dickens, Ghosts & the Supernatural.'

Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes

Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes

I thought I'd introduce you to stereoscopic daguerreotypes, one of the earliest forms of photography and stereoviews, and indeed, one of the most expensive and fragile too. You don't often come across them, but when you do, and you're lucky enough to see one of the beautifully tinted ones, you'll stop in your tracks in awe! They really are the jewels of stereoscopy.

International Stereoscopy Day, 21st June 2022: Events Announced

International Stereoscopy Day, 21st June 2022: Events Announced

World Stereoscopy Day, being held on the 21st June every year, is an international celebration of stereoscopic 3-D. Whilst everyone is encouraged to join in and celebrate in their own way, the website has just released a list of some of the events being held across the world to mark the occasion.

The Stereoscopy Blog Turns 3!

The Stereoscopy Blog Turns 3!

It's the Stereoscopy Blog's 3rd birthday today, so I thought I'd send a sneak preview of some amateur stereos from a collection I'm going to post about in a few months time as a thank you for all the amazing support.

Stereoscopy Day: An International Celebration of Stereoscopic 3D, June 21st

Stereoscopy Day: An International Celebration of Stereoscopic 3D, June 21st

The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy have announced the first international Stereoscopy Day is to take place on June 21st 2022.