Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey

January 23, 2010–February 28, 2010

Winter Exhibition

Opening reception Jan. 23, 7–9 p.m.

Funded by an Antarctic Artists and Writers Program grant from the National Science Foundation, award-winning photographer Joan Myers spent four months photographing the daily lives of scientists and support staff working at and around the continent’s research stations. The result of her work is Wondrous Cold, an exhibition of 50 spectacular photographs and a companion book of the same title. Enhanced by commentary on the scientific and historic significance of her subjects, the exhibition juxtaposes sweeping panoramas of Antarctica’s severe beauty with scenes of wildlife, people and the abandoned huts of legendary explorers.

The exhibition is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and made possible through the generous support of Quark Expeditions. 

Hours: Monday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Closed for university recesses: call for an appointment when classes are not in session.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery is wheelchair accessible.