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Dimbola Takeover
Aerial View of Edinburgh by Alfred G Buckham, About 1920
(The Sky Traveller, 2018)
In a change from our usual style, we’ve given these pages to the talented people at Dimbola Museum & Galleries in Freshwater, which was once home to pioneering Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. Here, four team members share their favourite image from Dimbola’s past exhibitions, telling us what inspires them and why.
“My Dimbola journey started in 2011 when I undertook a week’s work experience in the office. This led to me beginning an apprenticeship in business and admin and eventually becoming a full-time employee. The Sky Traveller exhibition is memorable for me as it was one of the first I worked on and one of the rare occasions where we were able to showcase the original images. It was astonishing to learn that even after nine crashes that resulted in Alfred Buckham being completely disabled, he would still risk his life by continuing to capture aerial photos, in flight, using a heavy plate camera. I was particularly drawn to this photograph as I am fond of Edinburgh, having visited many times, and I have since discovered this is one of Alfred Buckham’s favourite pictures as well.”
Elissa Blizzard,
Administrative Coordinator
I was first introduced to Dimbola as a teenager by my then girlfriend who was a fan of interiors – we went along to see some original ‘William Morris’ wallpaper that I found quite uninspiring. However I was fascinated by the showing at the time of a ‘BBC Wildlife of the Year’ exhibition. From that day forward I personally recognised the importance of Dimbola and still now am humbled by its global status of a venue for the art of photography. Fast forward 25 years later ‘Iconic Bowie’ a show featuring intimate and stunning works by some of the world greatest photographers visits Dimbola. David Bowie. The icon. The influencer. Not only in music but fashion, culture and life. His nonchalant pose that still holds a sense of importance capturs it all. A daper suit. Hands dropped as he wraps fingers around a pair of tailors scissors. Those eyes. Hair that emanates a flame – and compliments our own brand ‘style red’. Whilst Mr Bowie holds the viewer in awe I do feel this pose still has a sense of humanity and an understated sense that only a true master of photography can capture. For me this image shows a hero behind and in front of the lens.
