Join Dr James Lin for a guided tour of our display 'An Enamel Revolution: China and the World' in Mandarin Chinese, jointly organised by Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Discover the remarkable stories behind the beautiful objects on show and trace the development of new enamel techniques in the 1600s, from innovative Chinese workshops experimenting with colours and materials to the striking tableware exported to Europe. Along the way, explore how artistic ideas, techniques and technologies travelled across continents through networks of trade and exchange.
Join Dr James Lin, curator of our 'An Enamel Revolution: China and the World' display, to learn how Chinese workshops revolutionised enamel techniques through experimentation with materials and colours in the 1600s. Discover the stories of the striking and beautiful enamelled objects featured in the display, including those on loan from our partners at the Art Museum, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Find out how the new techniques developed by Chinese craftspeople travelled through trade to meet growing demand in Europe.
Get to know Debbie Yeboah - artist, researcher and educator - in this Meet the Artist talk. Yeboah's dynamic practice explores identity, the body and historical silences, and this event draws on her exhibition 'Renaturation: Fractured Identities, Future Selves'. Expect insights into Ghanaian cultural resistance, healing, and art’s possibilities to reimagine the self.
Join Senior Paper Conservators Harry Metcalf and Rachael Smith and Senior Curator Elenor Ling as they reveal the science, skill and innovation shaping a remarkable conservation project aiming to transform the understanding of John Constable's works on paper. Step behind the scenes to discover how cutting-edge research and imaging are helping us learn more about the British landscape artist's works.
Celebrate the achievements of pioneering Black scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the world.
Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists. Learn about medical breakthroughs, moon missions, advances in agriculture, and the art of teaching taxidermy.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
To celebrate Black History Month this October, join us for our Black History of Science Tour at the Whipple.
Celebrate the achievements of pioneering Black scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the world.
Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists. Learn about medical breakthroughs, moon missions, advances in agriculture, and the art of teaching taxidermy.
Celebrate the achievements of pioneering Black scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the world.
Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists. Learn about medical breakthroughs, moon missions, advances in agriculture, and the art of teaching taxidermy.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
Celebrate the achievements of pioneering Black scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the world.
Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists. Learn about medical breakthroughs, moon missions, advances in agriculture, and the art of teaching taxidermy.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
Celebrate the achievements of pioneering Black scientists whose work has shaped our understanding of the world.
Discover the remarkable contributions made to the history of science by pioneering Black scientists. Learn about medical breakthroughs, moon missions, advances in agriculture, and the art of teaching taxidermy.
Meet at the reception point in the Main Gallery.
At the Whipple, our collection is brimming with objects that highlight LGBTQ+ histories and themes, showcasing the remarkable contributions of individuals and their stories throughout history. Each tour is uniquely crafted by our specially trained volunteer guides, who bring their own perspectives and creativity to the experience.
