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 Exploring gender equality and artistic ambition - past and present.This study day in partnership with the Women鈥檚 Library at the London School of Economics and Political Science examined ways in which the position of women in British art education has changed since the first women were admitted to the Slade School of Fine Art on equal terms to men just over a hundred years ago, looking at issues of gender equality, work-life balance, professional development, networks of influence and values within higher education in British art. Supported by the Paul Mellon Centre for British Art.Speakers included Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck (artists, The Alternative School of Economics), Professor Susan Collins (artist, former Director Slade School of Fine Art), Helen Downes (indpendent researcher and curator), Hilary Powell (artist, The Bank Job) and Sarah Rowles (Q-Art)Programme9:30 am: Tea, coffee, registration at the Women鈥檚 Library, London School of Economics and view of the Suffrage18 exhibition.10 a.m.: Opening remarks10:30 a.m.: Helen Downes shared Spotlight on the Slade research findings that led to the development of this study day.First thematic session: Different imperativesIn the article 50/50 published in Art Monthly in 2013, Jennifer Thatcher wrote that, in 2016, more than 60% of students in creative arts and design subjects in the UK were female. How are women balancing the cost of rising university fees with potentially variable career opportunities and the demands of potential caring duties? Could art education be instrumental in effecting a necessary cultural change? Are women artists leading the way in producing socially engaged art offering relevant alternatives or complements to formal education, questioning notions of equality and access to information?10:30 a.m.: Artists Amy Feneck and Ruth Beale discussed their collaborative project The Alternative School of Economics, which started in 2012 as a work of art and a framework for critical self-education.11:15 a.m.: Hilary Powell discussed the social function of art, co-production in education and redistribution of authorship with her current collaborative work The Bank Job.12 p.m.: Questions and discussion12:30 p.m.: Move to 果冻影院 for lunch. Optional: artist-led walk leading from LSE to 果冻影院 highlighting key sites for the history of British art education.1:00 p.m.: Lunch at 果冻影院, viewing of Prize & Prejudice exhibitionSecond thematic session: Influencing Women2 p.m:  Prof Susan Collins, as first female professor of the Slade, addressed the impact of gender on educational leadership. The Slade School of Fine Art is as illustrious for having been the first art college to welcome women as it is for its numerous male professors who have left unmistakably personal legacies behind. For instance, the influence of Henry Tonks is still the object of as many publications and exhibitions. In 2016, women still made up only 24.3% of the professor roles in UK universities.2:30 pm: Sarah Rowles led a discussion on influence and progressing formal and informal art education with a focus on Q-Art, an art education research, publishing, and events organisation she founded that aims to break down the barriers to art education and contemporary art.3:30 pm: Tea and coffee4pm: Plenary discussion    

Creating sculptures and installations from caul fat (the tissue that encases pig stomachs and intestines) and other animal organs, artist Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva draws attention to parts of the body we would sometimes rather forget. Internal Beauty is an exhibition resulting from Hadzi-Vasileva鈥檚 residency in biomedical research labs, (funded by Wellcome Trust), considering nutrition, our gut and how man-made, microscopic materials can fix problems.Exploring current research into regenerative medicine, the new artworks in this exhibition use biomedical materials being developed by Dr Richard Day, Dr Giles Major, Professor Alastair Forbes and associates, at 果冻影院, University of East Anglia and University of Nottingham. These include biological and synthetic materials, such as microparticles, which have been designed to replace or treat diseased tissues. By working closely with biomedical researchers, Hadzi-Vasileva is exploring the use of research materials to inform the new work. Innovative biomedical engineering [[{"fid":"6947","view_mode":"large","fields":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Highly porous polymer microparticle made using a thermally induced phase separation process, 200 microns in diameter, 2015","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"%3Cp%3EHighly%20porous%20polymer%20microparticle%20made%20using%20a%20thermally%20induced%20phase%20separation%20process%2C%20200%20microns%20in%20diameter%2C%202015%20(c)%20Richard%20Day%3C%2Fp%3E","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"large","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Highly porous polymer microparticle made using a thermally induced phase separation process, 200 microns in diameter, 2015","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"%3Cp%3EHighly%20porous%20polymer%20microparticle%20made%20using%20a%20thermally%20induced%20phase%20separation%20process%2C%20200%20microns%20in%20diameter%2C%202015%20(c)%20Richard%20Day%3C%2Fp%3E","field_caption[und][0][format]":"limited_html","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"height":"465","width":"700","class":"media-element file-large"}}]]As artist in residence Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva spent time in biomedical research labs at 果冻影院 Hospital. The scientists she worked with are developing and esting biodegradable microscopic spheres, which are implanted in people鈥檚 bodies to slowly release pre-loaded drugs, or to provide a scaffold for tissues to regrow.The properties of the spheres can be tailored to meet specific medical requirements for size, drug-delivery and how quickly they are broken down by the body.  The research focusses on designing the microparticles to achieve healthcare benefits for a wide range of conditions that are currently difficult to treat. This includes new approaches to improve bowel and bladder health, such as incontinence and fistulas (abnormal connections between adjacent sections of intestine); improving blood flow through blocked blood vessels; and delivering drugs in a controlled manner for diseases including diabetes, cancer, and infections. Elpida Hadzi-VasilevaElpida Hadzi-Vasileva is a site-specific installation artist working across the varied media of sculpture, installation, video and sound, photography and architectural interventions. Her materials range from the unusual to the ordinary and the ephemeral to the precious; they include organic materials, foodstuffs and precious metals. Elpida has extensive experience of working and exhibiting locally, nationally and internationally. Recent projects include Haruspex, commissioned by the Vatican, as part of the Pavilion of the Holy See, at the 56th International Art Exhibition, and Silentio Pathologia, commissioned by the National Gallery of Macedonia at the 55th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.elpihv.co.uk 

Applications will open in January for the 果冻影院 Museum Summer School 2019 - It's All in the Mind - which will run from Sunday 21 July to Friday 26th July.Open to students who are currently in Year 12 or equivalent, the programme will:Provide valuable experience in creative and critical thinkingHelp you discover more about potential degree subjectsDevelop skills useful for studying at university levelWhat are the 果冻影院 Museums?果冻影院 looks after thousands of objects, specimens and archives in our four museums, with many more kept in store. These collections are used in teaching and research throughout the university. From prints and drawings, to animal skeletons, to Egyptian sandals, we have something to inspire everyone, creating debate and discussion both within and outside the university.[[{"fid":"10043","view_mode":"small","fields":{"format":"small","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Curious student examining an animal skeleton","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Student in the Grant Museum","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"small","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"Curious student examining an animal skeleton","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"Student in the Grant Museum","field_caption_heading[und][0][title]":"","field_caption_heading[und][0][url]":"","field_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_float_left_right[und]":"none","field_file_image_decorative[und]":"0"}},"attributes":{"height":"853","width":"1280","class":"media-element file-small"}}]]What will the programme cover?The theme of this year's Museum Summer School - It's All in the Mind - will encourage you to consider how throughout history, humanity has explored its place in the world. By studying objects and collections, both in our own museums and around London, you will investigate the many unique ways in which people have perceived the world around them and created their own realities.This innovative, interdisciplinary programme has been designed for students considering such subjects as English, History, Philosophy, Archaeology, Social Science, Anthropology and History of Art.How will I be spending my time?Throughout the week, you will take an active part in a series of lectures, workshops and tours, working alone and in groups. In addition, you will work on a creative team project which will be showcased at the end of the summer school. You will be staying in a university hall of residence in central London. The evening will be packed with social activities with the group and working together on your team project. This will give you a real taste of what life is like studying and living in one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the world.How can I apply?Please fill out the online application here.Please note that the deadline for applications is Monday 29th April 2019.For more information, please contact:Sarah Hutton (Schools Engagement Manager) -  s.r.hutton@ucl.ac.uk   

鈥淜eats in London: Using the Past to Inspire the Present鈥� is a partnership between 果冻影院 English and Keats House. Just as Keats was inspired by London, whether it was out on Hampstead Heath or falling in love with his next-door neighbour, our programme of events provides opportunities for everyone to be inspired by Keats and the city he loved. Published authors and poets, after leading small groups of secondary school students 鈥� from London and as far afield as Bradford 鈥� around Keats鈥� old haunts and rifling through his belongings, will hold creative-writing workshops.果冻影院 undergraduates, postgraduates and staff will exchange their knowledge and skills with the expertise of museum staff by helping to facilitate talks, guided walks, and undertaking archival research. And, on 13 June 2014, something Keatsian will travel across London to Bloomsbury in order to attend 果冻影院鈥檚 celebration of London and literature: 鈥淥ne Day in the City鈥�. All facets of this bi-annual day of events are free to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. There will be talks, walks, theatrical experiences, readings, conversations and bite-size introductions from real-life experts and celebrities on all things London and literary.Project LeadsNick Shepley, Teaching Fellow, Department of EnglishVicky Carroll, Principal Curator, Keats House

What does 'likeness' actually mean? How do new technologies shape innovation in the arts and humanities?果冻影院 Museums and Collections was awarded a grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) in 2010 to develop a series of three interdisciplinary research workshops to investigate Likeness and Facial Recognition. The representation and interpretation of facial appearance is an important area for research in both the humanities and the biomedical and life sciences. These workshops brought researchers in the arts, humanities, social sciences and life sciences from 果冻影院 and other HE institutions together with museum professionals and contemporary artists to investigate the historical context for our understanding of 鈥榣ikeness鈥� in portraiture and medical images of the face, and the potential of new research on facial recognition to inform work in the arts and humanities. The research network investigated the ways in which digital and surgical techniques are creating new models of 鈥榣ikeness鈥� for the 21st-century, the synergies and dissonances of these models with the historical definitions of 鈥榣ikeness鈥� in portraiture, and the ways that contemporary artists are engaging with these ideas and technologies. In addition to these themes, the workshops were also used to explore models of communication between researchers from the fine arts, the humanities and the sciences.This projected enabled the creation of 100 Faces teaching pack. To learn more about get in touch at museums@ucl.ac.ukPROJECT PARTNERSPrincipal investigator: Dr Emma Chambers, 果冻影院 Art MuseumResearch project assistant: Krisztina Lackoi, 果冻影院 Art MuseumAdvisory Board:Dr Suzannah Biernoff, Department of History of Art and Screen Media, Birkbeck, University of LondonDr Joe Cain, Department of Science and Technology Studies, 果冻影院Dr Simon Chaplin, Wellcome LibraryDr Peter Funnell, National Portrait GalleryFunded by the AHRC through a Research Networking grant. 

Combining real-time projected images and performance, Lisa Gornick Regrets is a combination of off-the-cuff comedy, storytelling and drawing. An academic and artistic comedy investigation into choice and its chaos. Lisa's work delved into the research done by academics at 果冻影院 and work from its Art Museum.This project was a collaboration between artist and collection, and shed light on some of the unique work taking place at Art Museum. It was an experiment in how to engage with a stored collection, drawing inspiration from works that aren't usually on public display. The show examined the mental state of regret - its link to depression and neuroscience. It also investigated how it is expressed in art, music and language. Is there a cultural system of regret that also effects whole societies and countries 鈥� what happens when we all regret together?Gornick鈥檚 first full-length live drawing show was about her Grandma Ray, an East End cockney who sometimes went posh, with whom she shared a family secret. This was performed at The Gilded Balloon, during the Edinburgh Fringe and at the Soho Theatre in London amongst other venues. Find out more about Lisa's work here.This first commission and collaboration with 果冻影院 Art Museum, part of 果冻影院 Culture, was shown for the first time as part of the Camden Fringe on the 15th and 16th of August 2017.