Light History
Before the Switch: How Rooms Were Lit After Dark
Before electric light, flame shaped where people gathered and worked. Learn how to read the hearth, lamp surfaces and…
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Light History
Trace how changing light sources have altered the way people see places.
Our point of view
Looking closely changes the picture
Light is not just brightness, and colour is not just a swatch. We like small experiments that help you notice what changes when the angle, surroundings or time of day changes.