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An Exhibition by Susanna Edwards
Curious: The Craft of Microscopy
Qvist gallery
Tuesday 16 February - Saturday 3 July 2010
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm.
Free and open to all.
Several years ago artist Susanna Edwards happened to come upon a collection of Victorian microscopic slides in a second-hand shop. Intrigued by the creativity and dexterity involved in making these delicate objects, she began to research the history of microscopy. Her exhibition traces her project, exploring microscopy as craft and technology, art and science. Through stunning photography, her exhibition reveals the way in which developments in microscopy have changed the way we see the world.
Supported by the Royal Microscopical Society, the Arts Council, London, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
The Hunterian Museum presents a series of events that reveals the connections between microscopy and medicine. The Lens of Life programme has been organised as part of the Royal Society's 350th anniversary celebrations in 2010.
Medical Medals
and other Treasures from the College Medal Collection
Inner Hall - Levy Case exhibition, College entrance hall
Open Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm,
Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm
The medal collection at the Royal College of Surgeons contains over 200 items, most of which are art medals commemorating significant people or events. These are not only fascinating for their links to the history of medicine, many are also works of art in their own right. A selection of stylish Art Nouveau plaquettes are a particular highlight of this small exhibition of rarely seen material, which also includes advertising tokens, coins, and awards.
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