Glass Ceiling Collection

advancing, ambition, ar, augmented reality, breaking, breakout, breakthrough, brunette
Woman breaking through glass ceiling

Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Palau de la Musica, Modernist glass ceiling

The Palm Room restaurant at the Hotel Lorraine, 1923 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380664 The Palm Room restaurant at the Hotel Lorraine, 1923 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Lorraine)

Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380650 Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Imperial)

The reception room at the Hotel Majestic, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380672 The reception room at the Hotel Majestic, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Majestic)

Lounge at the Plaza Hotel, c. 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380713 Lounge at the Plaza Hotel, c.1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Taking that classic wander through the Galleria, the very heart of Milan creates that wonderful sensation. Entering the Galleria, the corridor between Duomo and La Scala Theatre

Tate Britain Gallery, WEstminster, London, England, United Kingdom

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Person frozen in suspended animation in clouds

achievement, advancing, ambition, ar, aspiration, augmented reality, beaming, beauty
Businesswoman breaking through glass ceiling

Europe, France, Paris. Glass ceiling interior of Charles de Gaulle International Airport
France, Paris. Glass ceiling interior of Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Italy, Milan Province, Milan. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade, interior

Male dominated society, artwork
Male dominated society. Computer artwork of one woman (red) in a crowd of males. This could be used to represent a male dominated society where fewer women are in roles of seniority compared to men

Interior of circular concourse and roof of the spectacular new Shanghai South Railway Station in 2007, Shanghai, China, Asia

Grand Lisboa casino in central Macau, Macau, China, Asia

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"Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Advancing Ambition in Augmented Reality" In the heart of Catalonia, Barcelona's Palau de la Musica stands tall with its mesmerizing modernist glass ceiling. As we reflect on history, we find inspiration from courageous women who shattered barriers and broke through societal norms. Transporting ourselves to 1919 at the Hotel Pennsylvania's Ladies Turkish Bath, a silver gelatin print captures a moment frozen in time. These brave women defied expectations and embraced their ambitions, challenging the notion that success was reserved for men alone. Fast forward to 1923 at The Palm Room restaurant in Hotel Lorraine; another silver gelatin print reveals empowered ladies enjoying fine dining. Their presence exudes confidence as they navigate a world where opportunities were often limited by gender stereotypes. The year is now 1904, and we step into the grandeur of the Hotel Imperial's dining room. A captivating silver gelatin print showcases women engaging in intellectual conversations while savoring exquisite cuisine. They prove that intelligence knows no boundaries when it comes to breaking through glass ceilings. Venturing further back to 1902 at the Hotel Majestic's reception room, another silver gelatin print unveils elegant ladies embracing sophistication amidst opulent surroundings. Their poise serves as a reminder that grace and ambition can coexist harmoniously. As we delve deeper into history, c. 1907 takes us to New York City's Plaza Hotel lounge captured once again in a striking silver gelatin print. Here, women gather confidently, discussing ideas that challenge conventional thinking – proving that progress requires unity and determination. Drawing parallels between past achievements and present possibilities brings us to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – an architectural marvel symbolizing resilience against societal constraints since its construction in Milan during Lombardy’s heyday. Today, augmented reality offers new avenues for advancement and empowerment – breaking down digital barriers just like those physical ones before.