Stereomania. Switzerland in 3D
23 Jul 2021 — 17 Oct 2021 at National Museum Zurich
· Zurich
Stereomania. Switzerland in 3D is a temporary exhibition at the National Museum Zurich that examines the history and cultural impact of stereoscopic photography and three-dimensional viewing technology. The exhibition explores how stereoscopy—the technique of creating the illusion of depth through paired images—became a widespread phenomenon in the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular focus on Swiss contributions to this visual revolution.
Through a curated selection of stereoscopic cards, viewers, and related artifacts, the exhibition traces the evolution of 3D viewing from its early scientific applications to its role as a popular form of entertainment and education. The display showcases how Swiss photographers, manufacturers, and innovators participated in and influenced the development of stereoscopic technology, making Switzerland a significant player in this global visual culture movement.
The exhibition invites visitors to experience stereoscopy firsthand, offering insight into how audiences of the past engaged with three-dimensional imagery and how this technology shaped perceptions of the world.
Through a curated selection of stereoscopic cards, viewers, and related artifacts, the exhibition traces the evolution of 3D viewing from its early scientific applications to its role as a popular form of entertainment and education. The display showcases how Swiss photographers, manufacturers, and innovators participated in and influenced the development of stereoscopic technology, making Switzerland a significant player in this global visual culture movement.
The exhibition invites visitors to experience stereoscopy firsthand, offering insight into how audiences of the past engaged with three-dimensional imagery and how this technology shaped perceptions of the world.
About the venue
National Museum Zurich
· Zurich
The Swiss National Museum is a museum in Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, adjacent to Zürich Hauptbahnhof and the Platzspitz park. It is part of the Musée Suisse Group, which is itself affiliated with the Federal Office of Culture.
