Description
Join travel photographer and writer Christopher Wilton-Steer for an extraordinary visual and personal account of his 40,000 km journey across Eurasia.
In 2019, Wilton-Steer travelled overland from the UK to China,—by train, bus, ferry, car, horse and camel,—crossing 15 countries to explore the cultural connections that continue to echo along the ancient Silk Road. In this richly illustrated talk, he shares stories and photographs from the journey that inspired the acclaimed outdoor exhibitions in London and Toronto, now becoming a book.
Reflecting on a world in flux, Wilton-Steer invites us to consider how much we share – —and what binds us across borders.
About the Author
Christopher Wilton-Steer
Christopher Wilton-Steer is a travel photographer and writer based in Nairobi, Kenya. His photography explores less well documented and often misunderstood parts of the world in an effort to build bridges of interest and understanding between distant cultures and bring attention to diminishing cultures. Christopher’s work has been published in National Geographic, The Guardian, CNN, Financial Times, Corriera Della Sera, China Daily, and Der Spiegel amongst other publications. He is the creator of two photographic exhibitions. ‘The Artisans of al-Darb al-Ahmar: Life and Work in Historic Cairo’ explored the city’s artisanal heritage and was exhibited in London, Brussels, and Austria. ‘The Silk Road: A Living History’ explored the links between the diverse people, places and cultures along this historic trade route and was showcased in London and Toronto. It is now available as a coffee table book published by Hemeria. Christopher also serves as the Global Lead for Communications at the Aga Khan Foundation.
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