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BRITAIN from the AIR
The exhibition comprises over 100 large scale photographs accompanied by a huge walk-on map of Britain. Free to view and accessible 24 hours a day, the exhibition shows Britain as it has never been seen before. Our landscapes, and the environments they contain, are the most diverse in the world for a country of our size. An integral part of our heritage, landscapes can be uplifting, inspiring, unexpected and simply awesome in their beauty. Our environments are precious. Combining celebration, exploration, education and inspiration, we believe that this street gallery exhibition will encourage everyone to enjoy and explore Britain’s wonderful natural and man-made landscapes, and to see our changing environments and society in new ways. It will enable all who see it to re-consider their perception of our country’s landscape and to better grasp the impact of people and nature on its geographical evolution. From the physical impact of coastal erosion to rural depopulation and from the development of transport networks to the future of our cities, Britain from the Air will provide a source of inspiration, pride and wonder. ‘I am delighted, as President of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), to offer my enthusiastic support for this exciting new joint project between the Society and wecommunic8, combining the Society’s leading geographical knowledge with wecommunic8’s expertise in street galleries. The landscapes of Britain tell stories of our heritage, bring alive the beauty of our environment, and challenge us all to understand the changes taking place today in our towns and cities. All too often, chasing far away places, we forget just what beauty we have on our doorstep and just how rich and diverse a country we live in. I can think of no better time to celebrate Britain’s built and natural landscapes. And the size and scale of Britain from the Air will, I'm sure, appeal to the widest possible audience in the most exciting and powerful way. The scale of the hundred huge images that make up this spectacular street gallery is breathtaking, and I very much hope it will one day travel to every major city in Britain’. Michael Palin CBE President of The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) On display in Bath City Centre between mid September 2010 and the end of February 2011, Britain from the Air is a stunning collection of over 100 large scale images by Britain's foremost photographers, developed jointly by Wecommunic8 and the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Click on some of the following links to view some of the media coverage of the Britain from the Air Exhibition opening.
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