A relatively new technology at the time of #Expo1855 Paris, photography had not yet gained recognition as an art form. Félix Nadar sought to change this by presenting a series of expressive shots of ‘Pierrot’, which won a Gold Medal at the Expo #ExpoArtists bit.ly/4h5q5co
January 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A relatively new technology at the time of #Expo1855 Paris, photography had not yet gained recognition as an art form. Félix Nadar sought to change this by presenting a series of expressive shots of ‘Pierrot’, which won a Gold Medal at the Expo #ExpoArtists bit.ly/4h5q5co
170 years ago today, Paris welcomed #Expo1855 - its first World Expo. From industrial progress to fine arts, the Expo was an artistic extravaganza and a celebration of industrial progress – showcasing mechanised inventions including a washing machine, a lawn mower, and a percolator
May 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
170 years ago today, Paris welcomed #Expo1855 - its first World Expo. From industrial progress to fine arts, the Expo was an artistic extravaganza and a celebration of industrial progress – showcasing mechanised inventions including a washing machine, a lawn mower, and a percolator