East Meets West: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo Tickets

East Meets West: In the Footsteps of Marco Polo is a compelling photography lecture presented by National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita. Through large-format photographs and narrative storytelling, the show revisits Marco Polo’s Silk Road travels, highlighting East–West cultural exchange from a historical and visual perspective. Yamashita’s career spans decades of documenting Asia and the Silk Road, culminating in acclaimed books, documentaries, and a distinctive travel photography style. This tour brings his vivid storytelling to life on stage, offering audiences an immersive experience that blends history, geology, cuisine, architecture, and people encountered along the routes that connected East and West.

Tour stops include Olympia, Washington at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts on January 9, 2025, and Des Moines, Iowa at the Des Moines Civic Center/Des Moines Performing Arts on March 11, 2025. Each performance centers on Yamashita’s Silk Road photographs and his journey following Marco Polo’s footsteps, with insights into the era, travel challenges, and enduring cultural exchanges. Secure your seats to witness large-format images, narration, and insights from a master photographer whose work has shaped our understanding of Asia and the Silk Road. Follow the performer online for updates and behind-the-scenes content.

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