23 April 2010

Two exhibitions - Lincoln's Inn Fields

On the north side of Lincoln's Inn Fields is the Sir John Soane Museum,formerly the home of the architect of the Bank of England and worth a visit at any time - but until 1 May there is the added attraction of an exhibition of Mrs Delaney's embroidery and amazing cut-paper flower portraits.
On the south side is the Hunterian Museum, part of the Royal College of Surgeons

with its modern, two storey, crystal-and-glass atrium -and in a little room to one side is a small but focused exhibition about microscopy, based on the chance find of a cigar box full of microscope slides -
" Intrigued by the creativity and dexterity involved in making these delicate objects, Susanna Edwards 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." It's on till 3 July.

Coincidental to see this "Science poem on the underground" after the exhibition -

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