This Exhibition celebrates the 60th anniversary of the hologram, which was invented by Hungarian scientist Dennis Gabor in Rugby in 1947.
The exhibition, devised by Jonathan Ross in association with curators from Banbury Museum and the Oxfordshire County Museum has been mainly drawn from the Ross collection with support from various leading hologram makers. It comprises over 60 holograms, plus display cases containing stereoscopes, anaglyphs and lenticulars -illustrating other types of 3D imaging - and examples of applied holography - books, comics, toys, packaging etc., making it probably the most comprehensive survey of the medium to be seen in the UK.
The holograms on show include a large selection by international artists, alongside examples of the best in display holography. Visitors will see how holography can be used in advertising displays and to document museum artefacts. There is a collection of holographic portraits, including famous faces such as Richard Hamilton, Boy George, and Herbie Hancock, and animated holograms of all sorts. There are holograms of birds and animals and a selection of images designed to appeal to children. Landmark holograms from the past 30 years and the latest in full-colour techniques.
Following its two-month run at Banbury, 'HOLOGRAMS, the first 60 years' will tour to Woodstock, Rugby and Aylesbury. Museums wishing to book the exhibition from March 2009 should contact Jonathan Ross
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The organisers of this exhibition would like to acknowledge the kind support of The International Holography Fund
DAVID BURDER 'Manhattan', New York, New York Anaglyph
ELECTRIC UMBRELLA 'Apothecary Jar'
LARRY LIEBERMAN 'Shells'
LIGHT FANTASTIC 'Turbine Blade'
WALTER SPIERINGS 'Microscope'
KEVIN BAUMBER 'Shocktail'
CHILDREN
SPATIAL IMAGING 'Toybox'
JIM MCINTYRE 'Jack in a Box'
IAN GINN 'Sleight of Hand'
LIGHT FANTASTIC 'Cheshire Cat'
STEREOSCOPIC VIEWERS & IMAGES
VIEW-MASTERS
ANAGLYPHS & 3-D Comics
LENTICULARS
ASSORTED HOLOGRAPHIC ITEMS IN DISPLAY CABINETS:
Super Naturals & Visionaries action figures, Ghostling
Harry Potter Elastoplast
Star Wars Pasta shapes
Zantac with Glaxo hologram
Rice Crispies & Frosties packets with holograms
Colgate Toothpaste packaging
Shockspex hologram sunglasses
Skull hologram mobile phone case
Michael Jackson perfume
Speedo hologram goggles
Spiderman hologram puzzle
Holozone Zapcaps
Polaroid Phantagrams - Marvel super heroes
Holographic Sellotape
Superman First All-Hologram Set - Trading cards
Stonekeep - Interplay computer game
Ziganov cigarettes
Wilkinson sword packet
Five Alive carton
Basic Instinct videotape with hologram
Holographic T-shirt Harley Davidson
Holographic bikini
Platform shoes with hologram design
The Terminator DVD set
Selection of hologram comic books, magazines and children's books
Selection of DCG pendants, Star Wars watch, Apothecary jar, shell ear-rings
Pages of Trading cards and phone cards
Holo CDs
Holo postage stamps, currency & tickets
The Jonathan Ross Hologram Collection website has been running for fifteen years so we decided it was time for a new look.
The new format has scope for lots more material so I would like to invite all the holographers whose work is featured here to submit background information, stories and images to supplement those I have provided. That way we can work together to make this the best resource on holographic imaging to be found on the web.
About the Collection
The Jonathan Ross Hologram Collection, based in London, UK, is one of the largest resources in the world for creative, display and commercial holography.
A number of touring exhibitions, containing work from the collection, have been presented in outstanding museums and galleries both within the UK and abroad. Information about new acquisitions and exhibitions is added here on a regular basis.
