Derek Ogbourne: Museum of Optography, The Purple Chamber

Overview

The Museum of Optography, The Purple Chamber was an installation by Derek Ogbourne that investigates the idea that a ‘final image’ is imprinted temporarily on the retina at the moment of death. The Museum of Optography invites the viewer to engage and play with myth, science and perception. This booklet accompanied the exhibition with texts compiled from Ogbourne’s writings, as well as descriptions and visuals of the works that were on view.