Art, Ecology, and the occasional zebra. Managed by Samuel Shaw, art historian, OU https://xitter.cf/t.co/0jJPqIMUq8
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How the National Trust’s art collections can shape meadow restoration theconversation.com/how-the-… via @ConversationUK
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While zebras have never been a common subject for artists, @ImageoftheZebra has chosen his top ten zebra paintings 👉 artuk.org/discover/stories/m…
There are over 60 works tagged with 'zebra' on Art UK! #InternationalZebraDay
'Zebra' by George Stubbs (1724–1806) 📸 @YaleBritishArt
ALT Painting of a zebra standing in a woodland
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Join the OU's Carla Benzan and Samuel Shaw for 'Rising Waters in Art and Science', exploring how contemporary objects and exhibitions reflect the evolving relationship between water, land, and human cultures.
📅1 Feb, 6.30pm, Perth Museum
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ALT 'Rising Waters in Art and Science'. Saturaday 1 February 2025, 6.30 - 7.30pm. £7.50/£5. Perth Museum, St John's Place
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Join OU academics Carla Benzan and Samuel Shaw for 'Polar Bears of Perth' at Perth Museum.
Using the pedal-powered cinema, you can learn about art, ecology and the role of polar bears as a symbol for the climate crisis 🐻❄️
📅1 Feb, 12 - 4pm
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@OU_FASS
ALT Perth Museum and The Open University. Polar Bears of Perth, Saturday 1 February 2024. 12 noon - 4pm, Free. Perth Museum, St John's Place
OU Research & Societal Impact Showcase 2023: Sam Shaw - Art and Ecology ... youtu.be/TXdoHdZRXnU?feature… via @YouTube
Good to see piece in The Guardian about polar bears in UK: theguardian.com/environment/…
@patrick_barkham I'm working on a project about the long history of polar bears in Scotland. Let me know if you'd like to hear more
I'm somewhere in the background of these pictures, looking thoughtful (as indeed there was much to be thoughtful about). Thanks to @BBCAcademy for hosting this fascinating event, and giving me chance to talk to @HamzaYassin3 about polar bears in Scotland 🐻❄️🐻❄️
#ClimateCreatives watch agains are now live!
Thanks to our amazing speakers inc @HamzaYassin3, @ChrisGPackham, @AdeAdepitan MBE, @Asma_KhanLDN, @wren__james, @NatHistGirland & more for a day full of inspiration and insight.
➡️ bit.ly/ClimateCreatives24
ALT A photo montage of speakers and panels at Climate Creatives '24.
Art & Ecology creates free resources for teachers to use in schools, to inspire thinking about art and the environment ordo.open.ac.uk/collections/… @MagicLanternArt @ClimateMuseumUK #climatecreatives #artandecology
The Polar Bears of Perth youtu.be/kGDrDWX9U84?feature… via @YouTube
500 views as of today... Thanks to all who have watched and shared so far... #polarbear #Perth @RoyalScotGeoSoc @perthartgallery @PerthMuseumUK @culturepandk
One for @BookwormVaught....
#OTD in 1940 - @ZSLLondonZoo was recovering from overnight bombing. The damage was recorded in the "Daily Occurrences" kept in our #archives.
A Grevy's zebra & a wild ass with her foal escaped but were soon caught.
More about the impact of World War II: londonzoo.org/zoo-stories/bl…
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In recent years #ArtHistory has been transformed - but what might the future bring?
This article & #mini-documentary features experts from the @PaulMellonCentr and looks at ways in which #arthistorians are responding to a changing world.
open.edu/openlearn/history-t…
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We're delighted to announce details of a new PhD opportunity with OU Art History: 'Art on the Underground, 1986-2020: contemporary legacies of a modernist project'. Further details on the @OOCDTP website (tinyurl.com/29wrb2k6). @_ClareTaylor @ImageoftheZebra @aotulondon
Art historian. Noun. A person who looks at a work of art and thinks 'you know what would make this better? My words around it'.
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The deadline for registrations is fast approaching! You've got 4 hours left to book your ticket if you're planning to join us online tomorrow and Friday at #AHG24.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/movers-an…
Those who have registered already: see you there!
Planning to come to #AHG24 this Thursday and/or Friday? You can register any time up until 6pm (UK) on Wednesday.
We've got a fabulous online programme this year, and would love to see you there!
animalhistorygroup.org/event…
#AnimalHistory #HistSTM #EnvHist #AgHist #twitterstorians
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Did you know Scottish museum collections own many objects relating to polar bears? 🐻❄️
Read more in this new story by @ImageoftheZebra 👉 artuk.org/discover/stories/f…
'Adrift' by John Macallan Swan (1847–1910) 📷 @AbdnArtMuseums
ALT Painting of polar bears in water, leaning on ice shards
Art History is for everyone. Start young - and keep on looking... @OU_ArtHistory @PaisleyMuseum @AHiScharity @artukdotorg
artuk.org/discover/artworks/…
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Interested in creative writing? ✍️
If you identify as being from a Black background, you could be eligible for The @OpenUniversity MA in Creative Writing Scholarship, allowing you to study for free.
Apply by 24 July: ow.ly/5I9950SiJCv
Thanks to the wonderful folks at the @GlasgowSciFest and to all the children who came to Kelvingrove to do polar bear activities and to contribute to our pop-up 'Gallery of Animal Art'. Brilliant weekend. @OU_FASS @OU_ArtHistory
At Kelvingrove today for the amazing @GlasgowSciFest Catch us for a pedal-powered screening of our new Art and Ecology films and some polar-bear-related activities 🐻❄️🐻❄️🐻❄️
#GlaSciFest June 15th: What's On📅
🧪GSF at the @riversidemuseum
🌳GSF at @GlasgowBotanic Gardens
🖼️GSF at the @KelvingroveArt Gallery
🎵MusARC @UofGARC
🏛️Wild Places in Urban Spaces @hunterian
🪹Meet Glasgow's Urban Peregrine's @RSPBGlasgow
and more👉gla.ac.uk/events/sciencefest…
ALT Illustration of a bridge, the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. Purple background with text "What's on at Glasgow Science Festival Saturday 15th June"