Ella Maillart. Photographic Narratives

Description

Photo Elysée honors the writer, photographer, and great traveler Ella Maillart (1903-1997) with an exhibition dedicated to her travels through Central Asia in the 1930s. In 2025, her complete works were recognized by UNESCO as a work of universal value and included in the Memory of the World Register. On the occasion of this globally significant recognition, this exhibition celebrates the unique life journey of a woman who shaped the history of travel. Through her photographs and travel reports, Photo Elysée retraces the four major journeys the explorer undertook in the 1930s to the Soviet Union, China, Afghanistan, and Iran. The exhibition highlights the comprehensive documentary scope of her work and its importance for understanding the cultures she encountered on her travels.

Highlights

• Exhibition on Ella Maillart's travels in Central Asia
• UNESCO Memory of the World since 2025
• Insights into the culture and history of the 1930s

General Information

The exhibition at Photo Elysée honors the photographer and writer Ella Maillart and her significant travels in the 1930s. It showcases her photographs and travel reports, offering a unique view of the cultures of the Soviet Union, China, Afghanistan, and Iran.

Location

Place de la Gare 17, 1003 Lausanne, Schweiz

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