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Martin Richardson Holograms Collection

The Martin Richardson Collection demonstrates holography as both an art and a science and spans the career of Martin Richardson, who received the first PhD in Display Holography in 1988. The collection tells the story of more than 40 years of holography and includes holograms of figures such as Martin Scorsese, Sir Peter Blake, David Bowie, April Ashley and Will Self.

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A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Primal scream 2 by Martin Richardson. Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1987. 300 mm x 400 mm

Primal scream 2 by Martin Richardson

1987
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Elizabeth aged 4 by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1994. 300 mm x 400 mm

Elizabeth aged 4 by Martin Richardson

1994
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Test for grey lady by Martin Richardson 1. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1997. 300 mm x 400 mm

Test for grey lady by Martin Richardson 1

1997
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled The lucas engine 1. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1998. 300 mm x 400 mm

The lucas engine 1

1998
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled The grey lady in profile by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1997. 300 mm x 400 mm

The grey lady in profile by Martin Richardson

1997
Laser, helium neon gas laser, Model 155A, 35 mw, made by Spectra-Physics Ltd. Mountain View, California, USA, 1980, used by Martin Richardson in his holographic practice.

helium neon gas laser used for holography

1980
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Nude female on stairs by Martin Richardson. Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1988. 300 mm x 400 mm

Nude female on stairs by Martin Richardson

1988
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Viola shower as used by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1996. 300 mm x 400 mm

Viola shower as used by Martin Richardson

1996
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Bald eagle by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS), exhibited at OXO Tower? in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 2000. 300 mm x 400 mm

Bald eagle by Martin Richardson

2000
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled White rose by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1990. 300 mm x 400 mm

White rose by Martin Richardson

1990
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Elizabeth and Martin Richardson by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom. 300 mm x 400 mm

Elizabeth and Martin Richardson by Martin Richardson

1988-2025
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) reflection. Entitled Mirror man by Adrian Limes. Made by Adrian Lines Studios in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1982. 254 mm x 203 mm

Mirror man by Adrian Limes

1982
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Viola (oak double exposure) example of what we can do by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1996. 300 mm x 400 mm

Viola (oak double exposure) example of what we can do by Martin Richardson

1996
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Segment by Martin Richardson. Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1987. 300 mm x 400 mm

Segment by Martin Richardson

1987
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Portrait of unknown african poet by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 2004. 300 mm x 400 mm

Portrait of unknown african poet by Martin Richardson

2004
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Static white rose by Martin Richardson. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1990. 300 mm x 400 mm

Static white rose by Martin Richardson

1990
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Viola (comission) tap on tap by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1996. 300 mm x 400 mm

Viola (comission) tap on tap by Martin Richardson

1996
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled The kiss 2 by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1997. 300 mm x 400 mm

The kiss 2 by Martin Richardson

1997
Photomultiplier, Melico PM2 colour analyser, made by Medical and Electrical Instrumentation Company Ltd. 22-24 Gordon House Road, London, NW5 1LP, 1986-1988, used by Martin Richardson in his holographic practice.

Colour analyser used for holography

1986-1988
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Sunshine by Martin Richardson. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1992. 300 mm x 400 mm

Sunshine by Martin Richardson

1992
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled The kiss by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1997. 300 mm x 400 mm

The kiss by Martin Richardson

1997
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Teddy bear. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1985. 300 mm x 400 mm

Teddy bear

1985
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Standing nude female by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1988. 300 mm x 400 mm

Standing nude female by Martin Richardson

1988
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Blind assasin by Martin Richardson. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1990. 300 mm x 400 mm

Blind assasin by Martin Richardson

1990
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Elizabeth holding scales by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1995. 300 mm x 400 mm

Elizabeth holding scales by Martin Richardson

1995
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Hand scooping water by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1996. 300 mm x 400 mm

Hand scooping water by Martin Richardson

1996
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Lucas engine tail of rocket by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS), exhibited at OXO Tower? in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1998. 300 mm x 400 mm

Lucas engine tail of rocket by Martin Richardson

1998
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Inside a cathoraytube (cut away) by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1990. 300 mm x 400 mm

Inside a cathoraytube (cut away) by Martin Richardson

1990
A polyester film (AGFA 8E76/HD) reflection. Entitled Self portrait by Martin Richardson (Martin Richardsons first portrait hologram). Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1988. 254 mm x 203 mm

Self portrait by Martin Richardson (Martin Richardsons first portrait hologram)

1988
Photo Meter, Darkroom Model A-3, in case, made by Science & Mechanics' Instruments Division, Dept. 229 Park Avenue South, New York, New York, US, 1970-1980, used by Martin Richardson in his holographic practice.

Photo meter used for holography

1970-1980
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Inner fear by Martin Richardson. Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1986. 300 mm x 400 mm

Inner fear by Martin Richardson

1986
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Blue tit landing on a branch (as used for the royal photographic society magazine) by Martin Richardson. Made by Applied Holographics in England, United Kingdom, 1982. 300 mm x 400 mm

Blue tit landing on a branch (as used for the royal photographic society magazine) by Martin Richardson

1982
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled The alto saxaphone by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1996. 300 mm x 400 mm

The alto saxaphone by Martin Richardson

1996
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD). Entitled Portraite of Martin Richardson. Made by ITMO University in St Petersburg, Russia, 2014. 300 mm x 400 mm

Portraite of Martin Richardson

2014
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Lizzie ages 4 holding umbrella by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1994. 300 mm x 400 mm

Lizzie ages 4 holding umbrella by Martin Richardson

1994
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Grey lady 2 longleat comission by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1997. 300 mm x 400 mm

Grey lady 2 longleat comission by Martin Richardson

1997
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Elizabeth 1995 holding scales by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1995. 300 mm x 400 mm

Elizabeth 1995 holding scales by Martin Richardson

1995
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Primal scream (fist pulsed master at rca). Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1990. 300 mm x 400 mm

Primal scream (fist pulsed master at rca)

1990
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled The grey lady (in profile) by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1997. 300 mm x 400 mm

The grey lady (in profile) by Martin Richardson

1997
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Sarah stockbridge and triangle by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) - Acton in Acton, London, England, United Kingdom, 1992. 300 mm x 400 mm

Sarah stockbridge and triangle by Martin Richardson

1992
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) reflection copies. Entitled Butterfly in hand' ian ginn x3. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1982. 254 mm x 203 mm

Butterfly in hand' ian ginn x3

1982
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) reflection hologram. Entitled Paul Dunns wife, Karen, by Paul Dunn . Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1983. 300 mm x 400 mm

Paul Dunns wife, Karen, by Paul Dunn

1983
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) reflection hologram. Entitled Snooker by ian ginn. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1984. 254 mm x 203 mm

Snooker by ian ginn

1984
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Lizzie and Flo by Martin Richardson 2. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1995. 300 mm x 400 mm

Lizzie and Flo by Martin Richardson 2

1995
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Fantasy worrier by Martin Richardson. Made by Royal College of Arts (RCA) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1986. 300 mm x 400 mm

Fantasy worrier by Martin Richardson

1986
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Bird landing on a branch by Martin Richardson. Made by Third Dimension Ltd. in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1988. 300 mm x 400 mm

Bird landing on a branch by Martin Richardson

1988
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Self portrait by Martin Richardson (in black box 7). Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1995. 300 mm x 400 mm

Self portrait by Martin Richardson (in black box 7)

1995
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) laser transmission. Entitled Lizzie and Flo 1 by Martin Richardson. Made by The Holographic Image Studio (THIS) in London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, 1995-11. 300 mm x 400 mm

Lizzie and Flo 1 by Martin Richardson

1995-11
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) reflection. Entitled Digital hologram of David Bowie test by Martin Richardson. Made by GEOLA in Vilnius, Lithuania, 2006. 3048 mm x 2438 mm

Digital hologram of David Bowie test by Martin Richardson

2006
A sliver halide on glass (AGFA Holo Test 8E75 HD) embossed hologram. Entitled Historical imbossed hologram by steve Benton. Made by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in United States, 1980. 76 mm x 76 mm

Historical imbossed hologram by steve Benton

1980