Canaletto: Impossible Perspectives at Tatton Park

Explore a special programme that takes inspiration from the beautiful surroundings of Tatton Park and Canaletto, an Italian artist. Canaletto is famous for his 'capricci', imaginative architectural vistas that pioneered the concept of ‘impossible perspectives.’ These scenes are like early versions of the virtual reality experiences we have today. Join us to see how Canaletto’s art comes to life and changes the way we see things.

Collaging Canaletto: You and your own Impossible Perspective

28 September | 11:30 -14:30

How far can you push the perspective of some of the most iconic views of Venice?

As part of Impossible Perspectives, CAN invite you to step into the landscapes of Venice and create a digital collage inspired by Canaletto’s intricate details using his extensive life’s work.

Be immersed in your own Canaletto inspired collage and leave with your own ‘tourist’ photo inside your newly created digital world.

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See me Appear: Who are you, Elizabeth Egerton?

28 September | 12.30 - 15.30

Join Peut-Porter in a collective re-visioning of the unknown lives of the women of Tatton.

Little is known about the life of the Egerton women, yet wandering the halls and grand interiors or the mansion, their presence can be imagined.

Speculate on how these women may have envisioned the future and contribute to the collaborative imagining through drop-in conversations with Peut-Porter, extracting endless possibilities of the lives they led.

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Looking ahead to 2026:

Canaletto: Impossible Perspectives at Tatton Park

Impossible Perspectives is a new UK XR commissioning programme. ‘Edition 1: Tatton Park’ is produced by Abandon Normal Devices, commissioned by Abandon Normal Devices and Cheshire East Council. Supported with public funds from Art Fund and Arts Council England.

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