What's On

The ideas and collections of D'Arcy Thompson, the University’s first Professor of Biology, have profoundly influenced many artists and writers who re-interpret natural history, projecting it through the lens of evolution, fantasy, consumption, fear or desire. This unique exhibition features site-specific prints and video work in the Tower Foyer Gallery and the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum. 'Seeing Through' proposes tours of Thompson’s collection visualised as if through the lenses of futurist author J G Ballard and pop-artist Richard Hamilton. It explores our synergistic relationship with technology, including our aspirations and its threats. Our notions of evolution are, themselves, evolving.

For this special opening event, join artist Ellen K Levy for a viewing of the exhibition in the Tower Foyer Gallery before heading over to the D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum where Ellen will give a talk about her work.

Programme:
5.00-5.30pm Refreshments.
5.30-5.45pm Introduction to the exhibition.
5.45-6.00pm Attendees will be escorted to the D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum.
6.00-7.00pm Artist's talk in the museum and a chance to view the rest of the exhibition.

Information published by Leisure and Culture Dundee.