Mines Magic 3D

Mines Magic 3D

From stereoscopy to digital 3D images

From the first stereoscopes of the 1850s to today's digital 3D models, Mines Magic 3D tells the story of the fascination inspired by stereoscopic photography for nearly two centuries!

Throughout the buildings of Mines Paris – PSL, the exhibition trail showcases little-known or recently rediscovered treasures from the School's archives, alongside remarkable objects from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy in London, a partner in the project and one of the largest stereoscopic collections in the world.

In parallel, contemporary artworks and cutting-edge imaging technologies are presented: photogrammetry, lenticular prints, holograms, digital 3D models, autostereoscopic screens, and more. Past and present engage in dialogue throughout the visit, turning the School itself into a space of experimentation between art, science, and heritage.

Both a historical exhibition, an architectural tour, and a sensory experience, Mines Magic 3D invites all audiences to see things differently. From an 1850 daguerreotype to photographic spaces to explore virtually, the exhibition reveals all facets of 3D, opening a doorway to "the skylights of infinity," in the words of Baudelaire.