Taxidermy collections are receiving a new lease of life, invigorated by the vision and fresh perspectives of contemporary artists and supported by curators, academics and conservators who share an appreciation for the history, ethics and practical care of taxidermy specimens.
This one-day conference brings together representatives of a variety of disciplines working with taxidermy, in order to share knowledge, stimulate discussion and encourage collaboration.
Speakers
Errol Fuller (Fine Art Critic & Author)
19th Century Natural History Collecting- The Golden Age
Merle Patchett (Taxidermy Historian/Curator, University of Bristol)
Taxidermy in Fashion
Joanne Hatton (Keeper of Natural History, Horniman Museum & Gardens)
Taxidermy: One Curator's Journey
Charlotte Ridley (Conservator, Horniman Museum & Gardens)
Taxidermy: Conservation and Care
Jazmine Miles-Long (Ethical taxidermist & Artist)
Ethics and Quality of Taxidermy and its Subcultures
Andrea Roe (Artist & Lecturer, Edinburgh College of Art)
Taxidermy and the Art of Protest
Sean Dooley (Photographer)
Taxidermy: Specimens as Subjects
Taxidermy: Creativity, Curation, Context & Care
UCL Room G10, Chandler House, 2 Wakefield Street, London
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This event ended on Friday 18th of July 2014
This event ended on Friday 18th of July 2014
Admission
Members £20,
Non-members £35
Members £20,
Non-members £35
Location
UCL Room G10, Chandler House, 2 Wakefield Street, London
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