Scottish adventurer, Sir Fitzroy Maclean (1911-1996)—one of the likely prototypes for Ian Fleming’s James Bond—traveled the world as diplomat, soldier, politician, and author. In the 1930s, he was posted to Moscow and observed Kremlin show trials of Stalin’s accused political enemies.

The University of Virginia Library displays “Global Collections: Engaging the World,” an exhibition featuring “rare and unique international materials that reflect the lives of diplomats, missionaries, artists, and others, whose occupations and passions have led to remarkable foreign encounters. The record of these individuals’ travels illuminates the meaning and consequences of cross-cultural experiences.” UVA Central
Grounds, next to Alderman and Clemons Libraries. 243-2184.

Still from Rob Carter’s Metropolis.

The Niche in the Fine Arts Library features the stop-motion animation and time-lapse videos of Rob Carter, who explores human attempts to control the natural world, especially via architecture and urban development. Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, Bayly Dr. (across from the Architecture School). For more information, visit http://thelibraryniche.blogspot.com.