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A not very virtual exhibition

From hammer and nail to your screen, we built the exhibition in a public library in East London and then transmitted it across the world.  Read more about the journey of the Book of Travels as the exhibition is constructed right before your eyes.

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Evilya Celebi - Book of travel's is the world's first real virtual exhibition, and it happened above a public library in East London. Find out how and why we did it.

The Book of Travels Blogs

27Apr
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Ridley Road habadashery
Natalia Chan

An outing to Ridley Road Market to find some cloth for the draping, we stumbled upon this magnificent habadashery

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21Apr
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Ottoman Genius
Raheel Mohammed

Who would be the Ottoman “Renaissance man”, the Ottoman Leonardo da Vinci?

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21Apr
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Samuel Pepys in Bethnal Green
Natalia Chan

Local Historian Malcolm tells how Samuel Pepys' diaries were once held on the spot where Bethnal Green Library stands today.

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25Mar
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Suki Chan, "hotly tipped installation dreamer"
Natalia Chan

 Suki is a rising star in the art world and her films, photography, and installations have received multiple acclamations.

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24Mar
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Beautiful sounds
Natalia Chan

Our heads were spinning as we were captivated by the beautiful architecture of Topkapi.

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24Mar
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Reading from the Quran
Natalia Chan

Reading from the Quran in Topkapi Palace.

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23Mar
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The Council Chamber
Natalia Chan

The tour around Topkapi Palace continues with some interesting facts about how the Sultan kept his court in check.

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9Mar
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Topkapi through Evliya's eyes
Natalia Chan

Caroline Finkel introduces Topkapi Palace, as she takes us on a tour through Evliya's eyes.

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9Mar
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Welcome to Istanbul
Natalia Chan

The intrepid team arrive in Istanbul and prepare to meet superstar Ottoman historian, Caroline Finkel.

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2Mar
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Our Shared Europe
Natalia Chan

Martin Rose, Director of the British Council’s Our Shared Europe Project, tells us more about the project.

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1Mar
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Bethnal Green library
Natalia Chan

The lovely folks from Bethnal Green library reflect on the relevance of the exhibition for Tower Hamlets.

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