China: Through the Lens of John Thomson
The first Edinburgh exhibition devoted to the Scottish photographer John Thomson (1837-1921) and his photography in China is on display at the James Watt Centre, Heriot Watt University.
About China: Through the Lens of John Thomson
This photographic exhibition features the work of Edinburgh photographer, John Thomson, who between 1868 and 1872, made extensive trips to Beijing, Fujian and Guangdong travelling down both the Yangtse and the Min Rivers.
In China, Thomson captured a wide variety of subjects from landscapes to people, architecture, domestic and street scenes. The range, depth and aesthetic quality of John Thomson’s vision mark him out as one of the most important travel photographers. This body of work established him as a pioneer of photojournalism and one of the most influential photographers of his time.
His collection of 700 glass plates travelled back with Thomson to Britain in 1872 and since 1921 has been housed and expertly preserved at the Wellcome Library, London. These 150 year old glass negatives are in excellent condition allowing this exhibition to showcase 94 very large, in some cases life-size, prints.
The exhibition is on display in the James Watt Centre at Heriot Watt’s Riccarton Campus, Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS until 22th March 2022.
Access is free and visitors to the University are welcome but as access times vary, booking is essential.
Click here https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/is/heritage/china-through-the-lens-of-john-thomson.htm for further details.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Edinburgh, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Sponsored Links
Similar events you might like...
Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks
Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
READ MORE
Reuse, Renew Exhibition
This exhibition, at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, showcases artworks created by participants of the Room for Art workshops, a programme dedicated to supporting health and wellbeing through creativity.
READ MORE
Contexture
Following on from International Women's Day on 8 March, this exhibition showcases the textile work of 80 female artists responding to their experiences of being a woman!
READ MORE
Day 811 - Twenty Seven months of Nature Journaling
Join Pete Carthy on Saturday, 22nd March for an extraordinary celebration of art, nature, and storytelling as he presents his remarkable exhibition, 811 Days of Nature Journaling!
READ MORE
The International Scottish Tattoo Convention
The International Scottish Tattoo Convention returns to the O2 Academy Edinburgh in March 2025, bigger and better than ever!
READ MORE
Brushstrokes of Hope: EMMS International Art Exhibition
Scotland's international healthcare charity, EMMS International, is hosting its inaugural art exhibition at the stunning Riddles Court in Edinburgh.
READ MORE
A Story of Endeavour and Achievement
Come along and explore the rich history of one of Edinburgh’s oldest institutions, the majestic and iconic Merchants’ Hall, at this exhibition taking place from 24th to 28th March!
READ MORE
Scot-Secure Summit 2025
Scotland's 11th Annual Cyber Security for Business Summit with live keynotes, workshops and exhibition comes to the EICC on 27th March.
READ MORE
Braid Bowling Club Art Exhibition
Over 50 artists, both professional and non-professional, are showing artworks at the Braid Bowling Club in Morningside from 27th to 30th March to raise funds for this historic club!
READ MORESponsored Links
Find other events in Edinburgh
Sponsored Links