The Hunterian

Tuesdays 2, 16 and 30 October 2012 at 1.00pm

Short lunchtime talks to celebrate Black History Month featuring original artefacts that reflect the diversity of our acclaimed collections. Admission free.

2 October - Fraülein Engelhardt by artist Marie-Louise von Motesiczky (1906 - 1996).
Hunterian Curator Peter Black talks about this new acquisition, a painting titled Fraülein Engelhardt by Marie-Louise von Motesiczky. Motesiczky was an Austrian artist who escaped to London in 1939 and worked there in isolation until her death in 1996. This very early painting focuses on her favourite theme, the face of an old woman, and treats it as an African wooden mask. This talk takes place in the Hunterian Art Gallery. 
 
16 October - African Adventures with Monica and Sally-Anne
A unique opportunity to see and touch some of The Hunterian’s amazing objects which are not currently on display. Monica Callaghan (Hunterian Head of Education) and Sally-Anne Coupar (Hunterian Curator) will be there to show you some incredible and unusual historical African artifacts. This talk takes place in the Hunterian Museum. 

30 October - David Livingstone
Short 10 minute lunchtime talk by Justin Livingstone on the famous explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873) and his links with Africa and the University. Dr Livingstone visited Africa as a missionary in 1840, and went on to explore the interior of the continent on a number of famous expeditions. This talk takes place in the Hunterian Museum. 

 

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First published: 20 July 2012