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The 3D-Printed Bharata Bracelet Is Inspired by Ethnic + Tribal Art

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The 3D-Printed Bharata Bracelet Is Inspired by Ethnic + Tribal Art

Designed by Filippo Mambretti for Italian jewelry brand Bijouets, the Bharata bracelet is a piece of jewelry inspired by ethnic and tribal art. Its name comes from Bharatanatyam dancers, who wear inspiring jewels while performing a common dance in the Indian and Middle Eastern regions. The Bharata bracelet is designed to celebrate the tactile and emotional bond that’s formed between a human and their body through dancing. Combining modern technology with humanity, the bracelet is entirely 3D printed out of nylon but then hand finished and colored, giving it a hand-made feel. When worn, the bracelet acts as a reminder of the tactile relationship between human beings, the earth, the dance, the body, and the feelings conjured between all of the above.

yellow and purple 3d printed bracelet

woman wearing navy 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing navy 3d printed bracelet

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

woman wearing black 3d printed jewelry

black 3d printed bracelet

navy 3d printed bracelet

red 3d printed bracelet

blue 3d printed bracelet

Available in four different colors, the Bharata bracelet is 3D printed out of nylon in a single size. To purchase, visit bijouets.com.

As the Senior Contributing Editor, Vy Yang is obsessed with discovering ways to live well + with intention through design. She’s probably sharing what she finds over on Instagram stories. You can also find her at vytranyang.com.

Fashion Photography According to Cindy Sherman

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Fashion Photography According to Cindy Sherman

We attended the unveiling of Lavazza’s new calendar, a project that takes us into an uncharted Africa, brimming with energy, experimentation, and a forward-looking spirit influenced by its culture and the diverse communities that inhabit it. Three photographers collaborated on this year’s calendar: Thandiwe Muriu from Kenya, Aart Verrips from South Africa, and the latest addition, Daniel Obasi, whom we had the privilege to interview. The theme of Africa as the birthplace of coffee remains strong, linked to the Giuseppe and Pericle Lavazza Onlus Foundation, founded in 2004 and now involved in thirty-three projects across three continents. With Nigerian roots and a holistic approach to photography, Daniel Obasi is a creative talent who seamlessly blends fashion styling, cinema, photography, and art direction to create captivating and distinctly African narratives. Here’s our interview with him.

How did you first get into photography?
I started photography because of my background in design, and for a while, I also dabbled in fashion styling. That’s when I got into photography. Additionally, I had an eye for certain subjects, and the practice of photography attracted me in a unique way. Working with other people was often challenging for me, so I decided to learn how to take photos on my own to share my exact vision with the world. For me, it’s more about a concept and an idea, which is at the core of my holistic approach to creativity.

How do you manage to blend art direction, fashion photography, and your work as a director?
By approaching each practice in a holistic way and considering them as one, it’s easier to navigate. I don’t think of them as separate components but rather focus on the end goal.

How do you apply Afrocentrism to fashion photography? Can it be seen as the primary vehicle for promoting messages of inclusivity and cultural appreciation?
Absolutely. The concept of Afrocentrism and photography go hand in hand, and in this context, we can also recognize fashion as an art form. Moreover, you can see how it’s all connected to a certain cultural background. There’s also another aspect that brings a bit of your history into it. Of course, it’s not what’s needed in every shot, but in some cases, it gives you a good idea of the process behind the photos I take.

How did you accept the commission for Lavazza’s calendar project?
On an ordinary day, I received an email from Lavazza’s team. I waited for a week and then decided to propose the concept of working together, of unity. Everything started from the photos that depicted the young people together on the beach. I’m a big fan of simplicity, and sometimes the most astonishing images come from the simplest ideas. These images, which centralize the theme, are, in my opinion, the most powerful because beneath all those layers, the simple idea of working as one shines through.

What are your primary sources of inspiration in photography, cinema, and fashion?
My inspiration always changes depending on where I am. Currently, I’m more interested in architecture and composition, so I’m trying to improve the way I use space. I’m studying Bauhaus, Gothic architecture, and the movement. Additionally, choreography and contemporary dance – actually, all forms of dance – are a significant source of inspiration for me. Love, the idea of being loved, losing love, and being in love also fascinates me greatly at this moment.

Johns Hopkins launches a virtual guide to its extensive public art collection

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Johns Hopkins launches a virtual guide to its extensive public art collection

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Oct 23, 2023

Johns Hopkins University has joined nearly 300 cultural institutions on Bloomberg Connects, an app offering free digital access to art collections and exhibits around the world. Through the app, users can listen to exclusive audio guides, read commentary from art critics and historians, and view countless works of art. Johns Hopkins’ digital collection launched at Bloomberg CityLab 2023 conference on Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Art is everywhere at Johns Hopkins, almost hidden in plain sight. Rather than being shepherded into a single gallery, works both commissioned and collected have been seamlessly integrated into their surroundings. In its current iteration, the Bloomberg Connects guide features art from the Homewood campus, the Sheikh Zayed Tower and Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital in East Baltimore, and the new Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, D.C.

All together, more than 200 public works of art found on Hopkins campuses are included, from historic portraits to large-scale sculptures to small sketches on paper. Bloomberg Connects is available for download on iOS and Android devices.

“Having a public art collection adds an aesthetic dimension to the campus environment that can be inspiring, thought-provoking, and even delightful,” said Elisabeth Long, Sheridan Dean of University Libraries, Archives, and Museums. “We want to create spaces that are rich in meaning for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Innovative new digital tools like Bloomberg Connects foster even deeper inquiry and engagement with our public art while expanding access to the collection to the widest possible audience.”

Homewood campus

One of Gilman Hall’s most defining features is the white lanterns suspended from the atrium’s three-story ceiling. These sculptural pieces, collectively titled Vessel Field, were commissioned from artist Kendall Buster and inspired by artifacts in the Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum just one floor below. According to the Bloomberg Connects guide, the vessels stand “in contrast to the opaque, dense character of ancient pottery formed from clay.”

Tucked away on the north end of the Homewood campus is the Bufano Sculpture Garden, a wooded respite from the bustle of academic life populated with stone bears, camels, penguins, and other whimsical animals sculpted by ​​Beniamino Bufano. Lined with benches and a shady gazebo, it’s a relaxing spot to study—or to take a break from studying.

Johns Hopkins Hospital

The Sheikh Zayed Tower and Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center are literally encased in art. The colors and patterning of the building’s exterior are the work of artist Spencer Finch. Finch’s subtle palette of 26 colors as well as the whiter layers of watery markings infused in the glass were inspired by the French Impressionist painter, Claude Monet—notably his famous gardens and lily ponds outside of Paris at Giverny.

Bloomberg Connects app promo

Hundreds of works of art can also be discovered throughout the interiors of both the Zayed Tower and the Bloomberg Children’s Center, intended to uplift the spirits and bring comfort to patients of all ages, as well as their families. In the Bloomberg Children’s Center, the main theme is The Joys of Reading—with sculptures, dioramas, photographs, and paintings inspired by classic children’s books. Similarly uplifting are the works that can be found throughout the Zayed Tower, where the common thread is Nature and the Natural World.

Hopkins Bloomberg Center

The debut of Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg Connects guide coincides with the opening of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. Prominently featured in the building are four permanent art installations, expressly commissioned to integrate seamlessly within the new building’s dynamic interior. Each of these four initiatives were carefully planned during the earliest stages of the building’s development, in close coordination with the center’s architects and the Hopkins Design and Construction team.

The most expansive of the four works was created by Ethiopian artist Elias Sime and his studio team in Addis Ababda. Titled Roots, Sime’s work stretches around the three exterior walls of the center’s theater—a primary destination at the heart of the entire building. Spanning an area of more than 2,000 square feet, Sime has completely enshrouded the south, east, and north walls of the theater from floor-to-ceiling with lyrical compositions entirely made from woven wires, circuit boards, computer keys, and other electronic parts—sourced from Addis’ infamous market for e-waste. As a powerful presence from the moment one enters the Hopkins Bloomberg Center, Sime’s Roots speaks to renewal and innovation.

The other three installations may lack Roots‘ formidable size, but they’re equally impressive. Sam Gillam, widely recognized as one of the most innovative painters of his generation, was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1933. He moved to Washington, D.C., as a young artist and made it his home until his death in 2022. He was able to complete his work for the ground floor of the center, A Lovely Blue And !, the year before. A radically thick, dense, and sculpturally shaped painting, it stands as a prime example of his late work.

Radiating out from the eastern end of the library floor, above the building’s entry, is a tile mural created by the Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto. Her blue and white composition alludes to an open book or manuscript, its page numbers upper left and right (20 and 23) recording the year her installation was completed. The graceful images of water and sky, as well as the pentagram, expand on the line of text emblazoned across the wall: “From every mountainside let freedom ring.” This line from “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” echoes the 1963 landmark speech delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King as he stood in front of the Lincoln Memorial, as well as Marian Anderson’s history-making Lincoln Memorial Concert in 1939.

Finally, at the eastern end of Level 7, next to the Q Coffee Bar, is an informal gathering space graced by a glass mosaic mural. A work by Shahzia Sikander, her garden landscape, lushly rendered with vibrant bits of colored glass, it titled Metaxu—a Greek word meaning “in between” or “middle ground.” The Polish poet and essayist Adam Zagajewski reinterpreted the word to describe the state of a human being who is perennially nomadic; French philosopher Simone Weil further added to this definition, describing “metaxu” as the condition of those who pursue lifelong paths to truth and knowledge. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, as a young artist Sikander chose to learn the ancient techniques of miniature paintings created to illuminate manuscripts. Since moving to the United States in 1993 to continue her studies, she has gone on to create works of many scales, in a broad range of materials and techniques, replete with her own vocabulary of images and references. She generated her final imagery for Metaxu with a painting, which she then translated into a digital animation. Among other honors, Sikander is a recipient of the MacArthur prize (2006). She lives and works in New York City.

Mending a broken heart – The British Heart Foundation photography competition winners

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Mending a broken heart – The British Heart Foundation photography competition winners

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has just announced the winner of its annual ‘Reflections of Research’ photography competition. The competition challenges BHF-funded scientists to showcase their heart research through the use of amazing images.

The winning image ‘Paths of the heart’ was taken by Dr Marina Strocchi, and shows a map of muscle cells in the human heart.

“In our research, computer models help doctors understand so much more about diseases of the heart. By simulating how electrical activity spreads through the heart, following the direction shown in the picture, to then trigger a heartbeat, we can predict how specific patients will respond to treatments to personalise and adjust how we care for them” said Dr Strocchi.

The BHF funds ground-breaking research that aims to eradicate heart and circulatory diseases around the world.

Shortlisted – A broken heart

Butterfly-shaped heart
Photo by Michael Freeman/British Heart Foundation

What could be two intricate butterfly wings are in fact the two halves of a rabbit heart in recovery, several weeks after a heart attack. A powerful MRI scanner was used to build a 3D representation of the heart and split it in two to reveal the inner structure in amazing detail. The upper and lower chambers of the heart, the heart muscle, and the network of fibres inside the chambers can all be seen. 

People who have had a heart attack are more at risk from dangerous heart rhythms and sudden death. This may be because of scarring of the heart tissue after an attack. By studying how scarring interacts with the heart muscle and the electrical signals in the heart, Michael Freeman (University of Glasgow) hopes to find out why this risk increases. This could allow doctors to identify those at high risk of a heart rhythm problem.  

Shortlisted – Have a heart

green strands blue dots
Photo by Dr Josie Fullerton/British Heart Foundation

In this image, the web of fibres and deep blue circles show different parts of heart muscle cells dyed with fluorescent molecules. Each circle is the nucleus of a cell, the control centre that contains the genetic information. Each green tendril is a filament of the protein actin, part of the machinery that allows the heart to contract during the heartbeat to push blood out and around the body. 

Shortlisted – A close-up view of vascular first aid kits

Blue dots and yellow heart cells
Photo by Dr Sammy El-Mansi/British Heart Foundation

The image shows a blood vessel in minute detail. The white streaks are the edges of the cells that make up the lining of the blood vessel, known as endothelial cells. Each blue oval is the genetic information at each cell’s centre. The constellation of green, yellow, and red points are storage sites for von Willebrand factor (VWF), a molecule that the cells release to create blood clots when the vessel is damaged.  

Shortlisted – Development and Remodelling of The Human Fetal Valves

Pink heart with holes
Photo by Jasmin E Turner/British Heart Foundation

The colours and patterns in this image show the human heart after 12 weeks of development. Congenital heart disease affects at least one in every 150 live births in the UK. The knowledge gained by observing hearts develop is being combined with the vast amount we already know about CHD development in mice. The researchers think that a better understanding of how CHDs develop can lead to targeted treatments for the conditions.  

Shortlisted – A window into the heart of artificial intelligence

Heart illustration
Photo by Professor Michelle Williams/British Heart Foundation

This bright neon representation of a heart has actually been created by the AI image generator Dall-E, from the sentence ‘An image of the heart from a computed tomography scan, digital art’. Whilst able to create a stunning image, the AI has made a few mistakes in the anatomy and structure of this heart, most noticeably in the branching pattern of the blood vessels.  

Shortlisted – The glue that holds your life together

weird heart structures and muscle
Photo by Dr Liam Musto/British Heart Foundation

This picture shows the inside of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the human body, taken at 8000X magnification using an electron microscope. In it, we can see the individual fibres of collagen within the walls of the blood vessel. This protein acts like glue in the wall of the blood vessels, giving them the strength needed to withstand the high pressure of blood as it is pumped around the body.

A swelling or building of the blood vessel is called an aneurysm. If the blood vessel gets too large it can burst, leading to internal bleeding. Ruptures of the aorta are responsible for over 4,000 deaths a year in the UK. The team at the University of Leicester hopes to find ways of preventing this by studying how collagen differs in different areas of the aorta wall. 

Shortlisted – The radiant microvascular realm

red and green heart cells
Photo by Dr Loïc Rolas/British Heart Foundation

The red mass at the bottom of the picture are cells on the outside of a mouse’s blood vessel. The green bodies attached like leeches are called mast cells, a type of immune cell responsible for controlling blood flow and inflammation. 

Research by Dr Loïc Rolas focuses on the interaction between blood vessels and immune cells, the closeness of which is shown by this image. He has discovered a number of ways in which this close relationship becomes more dysfunctional as we age.

Shortlisted – The embryonic human heart

heart in green
Photo by Moira Crosier/British Heart Foundation

This is a side view of a human heart and lung shown after 56 days of development. At this stage, the heart is only 2mm in size. Using a fluorescent microscope we can see the boundaries of the heart muscle (green) and the heart valves (red). 

Supporter’s Favourite – Seeing through the heart

heart glowing gold
Photo by Judy Sayers/British Heart Foundation

Fantastic bursts of light in this image highlight blood vessels around the outside of the heart and areas of the electrical system at its centre. This system is visible as the tangle of fibres in the middle of the image.

The two larger glowing areas are the atria – the top two chambers of the heart – and the branch around the outside on the left of the image, is a coronary artery, which supplies blood to the heart muscle.  

Overall Winner – Paths of the heart

Multi-coloured heart
Photo by Dr Marina Strocchi/British Heart Foundation

This multicoloured structure, generated by a computer model, is a map of bundles of cells that together make up the heart muscle. These bundles, each shown by a separate line, transmit the electrical signal that causes the heart to beat.

Each line in the image indicates the direction the electrical signal travels. The signal starts in the two top chambers of the heart (the atria) and moves to the bottom two (the ventricles).

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Five Artists to Meet at The Other Art Fair’s Upcoming Brooklyn Edition

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Five Artists to Meet at The Other Art Fair’s Upcoming Brooklyn Edition

Eriko Tsogo, “The Marriage” (2022), paper, gel pen, ink, mechanical pencil

Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of The Other Art Fair, making a return to Brooklyn from November 9 to 12. This time, the fair brings together an ensemble of over 120 independent artists in a brand-new setting at ZeroSpace.

The November edition ignites with additions like an exclusive exhibition of paintings by Guest Artist Danny Cole, complimentary personalized haikus (exclusive to Thursday’s Opening Night!), a pop-up shop courtesy of OOH Baby, and an interactive AR fashion experience by Zero10. Attendees can also dive into hands-on workshops with the Secret Riso Club, custom pet portraits brought to life by Ben Lenovitz, and video portraits by Tamara Staples.

As the weekend arrives, the fair is alive with activity, attracting serious art enthusiasts and interior designers seeking fresh inspiration, as well as casual shoppers in pursuit of unique treasures. Instagram-worthy murals adorn the scene, complemented by a food and coffee menu served by Maman, and a bar that flows endlessly. This creates a unique atmosphere that has won the hearts of New York City’s adventure seekers and art lovers from all walks of life, from the mildly curious to seasoned collectors.

Here are five artists exhibiting at this upcoming edition:

Mongolian-American artist and cultural producer Eriko Tsogo navigates the diverse realms of visual art, esotericism, performance, social practice, and media as she delves into themes of identity, heritage, placemaking, longing, belonging, and the quest for a sense of home.

 

an abstract rendering of two figures

Charmaine Chanakira, “Strings Attached” (2022), acrylic on canvas

Charmaine Chanakira, a London-based painter with Zimbabwean roots, is an artist whose work is deeply rooted in the complexities of identity and movement. Through vibrant, brightly-colored canvases, Chanakira explores themes of decolonization and social justice.

 

hands grow like grass on a black backdrop

Terra Keck, “Liquid Angels” (2023), graphite on paper

Brooklyn-based artist and performer Terra Keck is known for exploring folklore, magic, and spiritual visitation. Works in her recent solo exhibition, WRETCHED, combine traditional printmaking with mystical aesthetics from the late 1800s.

 

a geometric rendering in navy and blue with blue flowers

Lindsay Alexandria, “So it Goes” (2022), acrylic on wood

Lindsay Alexandria, a Brooklyn-based visual artist, draws inspiration from her upbringing surrounded by the lush landscapes of Pennsylvania. Her artistic journey has evolved to embrace oil painting as her primary medium, melding bold patterns with the ever-changing beauty of nature.

 

a blue painting of nude women in water with flowers

Gabriel Zea, “Go On and On with Homogenous Life” (2020), oil on wood

Colombian-American artist Gabriel Zea explores the intricate realm of traditional gender expressions through oil paintings intended to delve into how traditional ideals of masculinity and femininity can simultaneously confine and liberate individuals.

 

Mark your calendars for The Other Art Fair Brooklyn’s return from November 9 to 12. 

Secure your tickets now at theotherartfair.com/brooklyn.

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Wasted x Damn Celebrate Youth, Photography, Skateboarding With Larry Clark Capsule

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Wasted x Damn Celebrate Youth, Photography, Skateboarding With Larry Clark Capsule
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Wasted, a skateboard brand based in Paris, has forged a creative partnership with fellow label Damn, resulting in an capsule collection that reverently honours the trailblazing Punk Picasso legacy of American filmmaker and photographer, Larry Clark.

The limited-edition collaboration is made up of several styles including a flannel button-down, printed tees, hoodies, pullovers, denim bottoms and skateboard accessories. One noteworthy piece is the Plaid Riot Shirt, constructed in a mixed material blend with sewn patch and printed finishes. The Casper Denim Jeans also catch the eye, arriving with artwork from Clark’s Punk Picasso book, and a woven label on the back pocket.

Completing the capsule are two decks, an ashtray, rolling paper and a wallet, each adorned with further pieces in the form of unreleased photographs from Tulsa to River Phoenix memorabilia and intimate family portraits.

“Wasted and Damn share a common culture and deep connection to the Parisian skate scene,” says Xiang-Fang Ye, co-founder of Wasted. “This collaboration pays tribute to Larry Clark’s work through the underground spirit of both brands. What drives this partnership is our shared passion for youth, photography, and skateboarding.”

You can cop the Wasted x Damn x Larry King collection now exclusively from wasted.fr, and at the Wasted flagship in Paris from October 23.

Art 120’s International Market and More series returns

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Art 120’s International Market and More series returns

Art 120 will bring back its International Market and More series in Patten Parkway with a special celebration of Día de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day) on Saturday, Oct. 28.

The event series is free and open to the public, highlighting different art + cultural aspects within the city, beginning with the Latin American community.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., this first celebration will feature traditional dances from folklorico groups, Latin artwork, art activities inspired by the holiday + international food offerings (think: Guatemala, Brazil, Haiti, and more).

Bonus: The Bessie Smith Cultural Center will be hosting its Halloween Bash across the street — spend the day at both festivities.

RSVP online.

Add Visual Motion to Your Space With the Flow Family

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Add Visual Motion to Your Space With the Flow Family

Superlife, a community of creators, craftspeople, and retailers who believe the power of design can make a difference, has added the Flow Family to their lineup. The collection of three organic, abstractly shaped tables pull from nature in their design – particularly natural bodies of water. Add a sense of fluidity to your space with the trio that’s designed to nest together in multiple configurations.

Flow is conveniently flexible – use all three tables together to create a visual statement or as separate occasional tables where needed. Each of Flow’s sculptural tables is unique in size and height, “much like cells merging to form a larger organism,” Superlife says. Choose from a mix of six muted and saturated colors, mix and match or create a monochrome masterpiece.

two pink and blue occasional tables in a styled living space

three black and white abstract shaped nested tables in a styled living space

black occasional table in a styled living space

blue occasional table in a styled living space

pink occasional table in a styled living space

three black and white abstract shaped nested tables on a white background

three sage green and cream abstract shaped nested tables on a white background

overhead image of three pink and blue abstract shaped nested tables on a white background

overhead image of three blue abstract shaped nested tables on a white background

overhead image of three pink and blue abstract shaped nested tables on a white background

green abstract shaped occasional table on a white background

Large, Sage Green

cream abstract shaped occasional table on a white background

Large, Silk

pink abstract shaped occasional table on a white background

Medium, Peach

black abstract shaped occasional table on a white background

Medium, Black

white abstract shaped occasional table on a white background

Small, White

blue abstract shaped occasional table on a white background

Small, Blue

To learn more about Superlife’s Flow Family of tables, visit superlife.ch.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she’s likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.

Unseen photographs reveal moments before Britain’s first fatal aircraft crash

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Unseen photographs reveal moments before Britain’s first fatal aircraft crash

Photographs showing the moments before Britain’s first fatal air crash have been revealed after they were missing for 100 years.

Cameras were confiscated after the crash that killed Charles Rolls, the Rolls-Royce pioneer, in 1910, with the pictures thought to be lost until an old photograph album was discovered during a house clearance.

The pictures appear to show the aircraft plummeting from the sky with the caption, “Rolls plane 1910 fatal flight”.

The blurry black-and-white photographs document the final moments of 32-year-old Rolls piloting the Wright Flyer plane as part of a Bournemouth meeting before it snapped in two, 80ft in the air.

Other photographs show the crowd peering up to watch the spectacle from the ground.

The Wright Flyer aircraft was pictured seconds before it plummeted to the ground in front of crowds at the Bournemouth Air Races


The Wright Flyer aircraft was pictured seconds before it plummeted to the ground in front of crowds at the Bournemouth Air Races


Credit: BNPS

The Bournemouth International Aviation Meeting involved trailblazing British and French pilots competing for financial prizes.

Although Rolls had had experience of more than 200 flights in the aircraft, he became the first British person to die in a plane crash and was later recorded as the 11th aeronautical death worldwide.

It’s understood that a French rival who took off before Rolls had almost crashed during the windy flight – and warned the British pilot not to fly, advice he ignored.

In the months before his death, Rolls was the first man to ever make a non-stop double crossing of the English Channel via aircraft, taking 95 minutes.

The week-long event, which took place at Hengistbury Head airfield in Southbourne, Bournemouth, was one of Britain’s earliest aviation meetings, with 19 licenced pilots on display.

The picture, likely to have been taken by a box Brownie camera, is part of an Edwardian photo album containing other snapshots of the event.

Black and white images show early planes in flight and aircraft hangars, as well as crowds that descended on the coastal ground to watch the occasion.

Charles Rolls, the motoring enthusiast and aviator who died in the crash, left, and Henry Royce, the co-founder of Rolls-Royce


Charles Rolls, the motoring enthusiast and aviator who died in the crash, left, and Henry Royce, the co-founder of Rolls-Royce


Credit: ROLLS-ROYCE/PA

The album was found during a house clearance by Robert French of Richard Winterton Auctioneers, of Lichfield, Staffordshire.

The auctioneer said: “When you look at the flimsy nature of many of these flying machines, it’s amazing to think of the courage and faith demonstrated by the pilots.

“By 1910, flying had captured the hearts of many people in England as a wonder of the modern day and the Bournemouth aviation meeting must have been an incredible spectacle.

“Photography was still in its relative infancy, with ownership of a camera and taking pictures far from routine for most people.

“It’s also believed that officials confiscated cameras following Charles Rolls’s crash.

“With remarkably clear images of aircraft up in the sky and of crowds watching down on the ground, these historical photographs are an evocative tribute to those magnificent men in their flying machines.”

The lot is up for auction on Nov 6 at the Lichfield Auction Centre.

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