easily distracted by shiny things…
Posted in exhibitions, museums, photos on Mar 13th, 2012
This must be the most-photographed view of the new British Library. But it was such a beautiful day, and the building looked so striking against the clear blue sky, that I just couldn’t resist. I went to see the Royal Manuscripts exhibition which was very beautiful, but very busy. I got a bit tired of having [...]
Posted in crafty things, culture, inspiration on Aug 1st, 2010
Photo © Polly Morgan The other day I went to see an exhibition of artwork by Polly Morgan at the Haunch of Venison. The exhibition is called “Psychopomps”, after the mythical creatures that conduct souls into the after-life. This piece is “Atrial Flutter”, and it’s a human ribcage and spine, suspended from balloons. Photo © Polly [...]
Posted in exhibitions, inspiration, museums, nature, photos on Sep 25th, 2009
This skinny little fellow is the skeleton of a Slender Loris. One of the projects I’m currently working on as a volunteer is rebuilding the website for the Cole Museum of Zoology, so I thought it would be useful to go and have a look around. I’m so glad I did! If you’re freaked out [...]