Infinity mirrors in the  foyer of Camera Obscura
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Discover how contemporary artists use optical illusions in their work. See if you can unravel the Da Vinci code from the secrets of our version of the Mona Lisa and wonder why you end up seeing dots everywhere! See if you can spot other hidden images in our mind-bending exhibit, Stairway to Illusion Heaven. Click on the thumbnails below to view the full image.
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Thumbnail - Escher - Ascending descending Thumbnail - Dali Swans Reflecting Elephants Thumbnail - Leonardo Thumbnail - Mona Lisas chair
Thumbnail - Generals family Thumbnail - Escher - Hands Thumbnail - Ocampo Celestial Thumbnail - Visions of Quixote


Ascending and Descending? Escher, 1960')
  What visitors thought
  I love the whole optical illusion aspect.
Samantha Dunscombe, Florida

It was SO cool and fun
Billie & Lyn Jeffrey, Australia

An unexpected great exhibition!
Visitor Survey 2008

Some unbelievable effects - such as "live" dragons, moving circles on static picture, mixing faces in the computer.
Visitor Survey 2008

Thought the range of displays was excellent - something for everyone.
Visitor Survey 2008

Everthing was fantastic! The staff were very friendly,helpful & looked like they enjoyed working there. That's very nice to see. It was much more better than we expected! Well done to you all for your hard work!
Visitor Survey 2007

Overall a great trip to the Camera Obscura, the tour guide's presentation of the magic telescope as I've come to call it was great, but every level had things to marvel at and enjoy!
Visitor Survey 2007

I enjoyed everything immensely. I loved the fact that the exhibition was so interactive
Visitor Survey 2008


 
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