Dress up and experience the romantic art movement in an evening of art, music, performance, workshops and talks inspired by the conflicting poetics of William Blake.

Curated by the Fitzwilliam Museum Society in collaboration with Social Canvas.

Image: Detail of William Blake, ‘The terror answered, America A Prophecy’, 1793 – 1821 © The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge.

Join art historian and curator Dr Amy Tobin, at Murray Edwards College, as she guides a conversation between Dame Marina Warner – historian, mythographer, author and art critic – and special guests soon to be announced.

Presented in collaboration with The Women's Art Collection.

Students are eligible for free tickets for this event - please contact tickets@museums.cam.ac.uk to book these. 

Explore how themes of spirituality and technology are closely woven together throughout 'William Blake’s Universe' and 'The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg' exhibition at Murray Edwards College.

Presented in collaboration with The Women's Art Collection.

Students are eligible for free tickets for this event - please contact tickets@museums.cam.ac.uk to book these. 

Taking inspiration from ‘William Blake’s Universe’ and ‘The Goddess, the Deity & the Cyborg’ at Murray Edwards College, this workshop draws upon contemplative practice and cross-genre techniques.

Presented in collaboration with The Women's Art Collection.

Students are eligible for free tickets for this event - please contact tickets@museums.cam.ac.uk to book these. 

This reading group brings together the visionary writings of William Blake and ecofeminist, activist and artist Monica Sjöö to explore the role of spirituality and belief in committed art practices.

Image: Detail of William Blake, ‘Albion's Angel rose / Europe A Prophecy’, 1794-1821 © The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge.

Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’

From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?

Our volunteer guides share their personal selection of fascinating stories about gender and sex in the animal world at the Museum of Zoology.

Important Information

Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’

From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?

Our volunteer guides share their personal selection of fascinating stories about gender and sex in the animal world at the Museum of Zoology.

Important Information

Animals don’t do sexual identity; they just do sex.’

From same-sex sexual behaviour in giraffes and penguins to the scientists working in the field of zoology. How do the labels and categories we give animals affect the way we interact with the natural world?

Our volunteer guides share their personal selection of fascinating stories about gender and sex in the animal world at the Museum of Zoology.

Important Information

Visit the Museum of Zoology after hours for animal-themed board games. Grab a drink, play strategy games, create canine chaos or battle to be the best at Hungry Hungry Hippos. Meet the team from Waterstones Cambridge and try out some of their animal related games too!

Tickets are £5. Bookings are now live - click here to book your ticket.

Age 18+

Bar open and snacks available to buy on the night.

 

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