A tree story – a celebration of trees in photography


Featuring over 100 images of trees from the birth of photography to the present day, take a meditative journey into the woods as we explore the depiction of trees in photography at the V&A.

"Equalled perhaps only by the human figure, trees have remained an unchanging, accessible and vital subject for photographers from the beginning of the medium until now. As a photographic subject, trees hold a fascinating duality. They are constant in their long lifespan yet change with the seasons. And throughout history and myth, woods have commanded both beauty and tranquility, and a sense of unease or danger."

Martin Barnes, Senior Curator, Photographs
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