“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
- William Morris
Though this quote is possibly over used I still quite like it. I saw it again at a jewelers studio when attending Clerkenwell Design Week.
Sunday Links
1. Cute Crochet Fox Tutorial
Mama and baby crochet fox tutorial.
2. Why You Should Be Watching the “Creamy Mami” Anime
Article about Creamy Mami and why it should be watched…
3. Laurenatepacman visits Kew Gardens
This is a blog post on Lauren’s visit to Kew. Shame on me I haven’t gone yet.
4. Clerkenwell Design Week
Because it is a great event to go to. It starts the next week…
5. Don’t Hug me I’m Scared
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Extinction: Not the End of the World?
What is ‘Extinction: Not the End of the World?’
‘This highly topical exhibition takes us beyond dodos and dinosaurs to explore the crucial role extinction can play in the evolution of life.‘ - NHM
This exhibition explores the many aspects of extinction the visitors are given the opportunity to learn about the major extinction events as well as looking at how extinction can be reversed and how scientists know so much about extinction.
This exhibition takes about 45 minutes to go through and runs through from the 8 February to the 8 September 2013 and is located in the Jerwood Gallery, Blue Zone (near Dinosaurs gallery exit).
Thoughts…
I really really liked this exhibition. Unfortunately I was pressed for time as I had booked my David Bowie Is... tickets. I hope I get the chance to go again…
It was clear, interactive and well laid out – The information was clearly presented through concise text or beautiful infographics. When I looked at the exhibition book in the gift shop the infographics seemed to be missing – It was such a shame. I would have otherwise brought it…
The interaction between the victors and space was great as there was thought provoking questions that made you questions your perceptions on extinction. There was even some sort of multi-player game (I didn’t get a chance to play it).
The topic itself I think is really interesting. At first glance extinction is perceived to be a very bad thing; however if you think about the development of the ecosystem and of human life it would not have been possible without extinction. So is it that bad? I don’t think so; it’s only a negative process when we [humans] attach positive human emotions to the thing that is dying e.g. many species of birds in the UK.
