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In person: Great Exhibitions of the Twentieth Century Lecture Series: 6. Inside the Millennium Dome: Remembering the Exhibition 25 years on, Paul Pope

Millennium Dome, 2000 - Richard Rogers Partnership
Credit: Buro Happold/ Mandy Reynolds

Spring Lecture Series 2025: Great Exhibitions of the Twentieth Century:
6. Inside the Millennium Dome: Remembering the Exhibition 25 years on, Paul Pope

Friday 7 March 2025 at 6.30pm

The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ

It has been 25 years since the Millennium Dome exhibition, a landmark event that opened on 1 January 2000. Purpose-built to host the Millennium Experience, the iconic dome-shaped building featured interactive zones, cutting-edge technology, and bold artistic installations. The exhibition offered visitors a unique and immersive journey through 14 themed zones, exploring aspects of human life such as ‘who we are,’ ‘what we do,’ and ‘where we live.’

In this talk, Paul Pope revisits The Millennium Experience through a series of original photographs, capturing the essence of an exhibition that—though only open for a single year—left a lasting impact on all who visited. Despite initial controversies, the exhibition and its legacy still evoke a sense of connection to time and place, underscoring the importance of shared spaces in shaping well-being and identity.

Dr Paul Pope is a documentary photographer and Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Birmingham, combining his expertise in human behaviour with visual storytelling. His practice explores contemporary psychological issues—such as the impact of social media, technology, and environment on well-being and identity—enhanced by his ability to use photography to illustrate and understand these current themes.

In Person:
C20 Society Members: £11;
Non-Members: £16;
Young C20 member + guest: Free*;
Student + guest: £5**.

*For Young C20 members, please email coordinator@c20society.org.uk to secure a place.

**For student pricing please select from the dropdown option next to ‘membership number’ on the booking form below.

Includes a glass of wine

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Note: This event is hybrid and is being run both in-person at Cowcross Street Gallery and online via Zoom. The event will be recorded and offered as a catch-up lecture for those who have booked and will be available for two weeks.

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The Twentieth Century Society is an IHBC (Institute of Historic Building conservation) recognised CPD provider.

The Twentieth Century Society is a registered charity, no 1110244

Above image: Millennium Dome, 2000 - Richard Rogers Partnership
Credit: Buro Happold/ Mandy Reynolds

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