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Experience Belle Époque: The World Through Early 20th-Century Stereoscopic Photographs at Warsaw Fotoplastikon

Immerse yourself in early 20th-century life with captivating stereoscopic travel photography and cultural history.

Step back in time to the Belle Époque era with this unique exhibition at Fotoplastikon Warszawski. Discover early 20th-century life through stunning stereoscopic photographs that transport you to vibrant cities like Paris and Venice, alongside exotic locales such as Egypt and historical sites in Athens. Explore a world of elegance, discovery, and modernity, captured in remarkable detail.

About Belle Époque: The World in Early 20th Century Stereoscopic Photographs at Warsaw Fotoplastikon in Warsaw

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Exhibition summary

Embark on an extraordinary journey to a world over a century ago, an era of elegance, discovery, and fascination with modernity. This exhibition invites visitors to experience early 20th-century life through stereoscopic photographs, offering an immersive glimpse into vibrant cities like Paris and Venice, exotic locales such as Egypt, and historical sites like Athens.

Curatorial context

Embark on an extraordinary journey to a world over a century ago, an era of elegance, discovery, and fascination with modernity. This exhibition invites visitors to experience early 20th-century life through stereoscopic photographs, offering an immersive glimpse into vibrant cities like Paris and Venice, exotic locales such as Egypt, and historical sites like Athens. Walk through the narrow streets of Venice and stop by the romantic Bridge of Sighs, or transport yourself to bustling Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of the new era. Experience monumental ancient temples in Luxor, Egypt, or stand at the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, the cradle of European culture. With stereoscopic photographs, you can feel as though you are truly at the center of events, whether you are hunting a polar bear or admiring the power of nature at Niagara Falls. Discover Belle Époque – a world that continues to captivate today.

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is open from May 13 to June 12, exclusively at Fotoplastikon Warszawski. Further ticketing details are not specified on this page.

Belle Époque: The World in Early 20th Century Stereoscopic Photographs key exhibition facts

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Venue
Warsaw Fotoplastikon
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 13, 2023 – Jun 12, 2023
Artist line / attribution
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