Media Space facts for kids
Media Space was a special exhibition area located at the London Science Museum. It was about 642 square meters, which is roughly the size of three tennis courts! This space was created with help from the National Media Museum.
Media Space opened in September 2013. It was designed to be a large gallery where visitors could explore and learn about different types of media. It brought together art, science, and creative industries. The space also showed off amazing collections from the National Media Museum. These collections included old photographs, movie equipment, and broadcasting technology. It was a place where people could see how new technologies have changed creative jobs today.
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Past Exhibitions
Media Space hosted several interesting exhibitions during its time. These shows featured famous photographers and explored different aspects of photography.
Only in England: Photographs by Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr
- This exhibition ran from 2013 to 2014.
- It featured photographs by two well-known photographers, Tony Ray-Jones and Martin Parr.
- The show included pictures from Tony Ray-Jones's collection, which Martin Parr helped to organize.
Revelations: Experiments in Photography
- This exhibition took place in 2015.
- It explored different experiments and new ideas in photography.
- After being shown in London, it also traveled to the National Media Museum in Bradford.
Julia Margaret Cameron: Influence and Intimacy
- This exhibition was on display from 2015 to 2016.
- It showcased photographs by Julia Margaret Cameron. She was a very important photographer from the 1800s.
Gathered Leaves: Photographs by Alec Soth
- Also shown from 2015 to 2016, this exhibition featured works by Alec Soth.
- It included his photographs and books, giving visitors a look into his unique style.
