Digital Museum late: virtual exhibition tour with curator Katie Birkwood
6-7pm
Online
Medical anatomy drawing. Francis Sibson, c.1840–1860. © Royal College of Physicians

Join Katie Birkwood our rare books librarian and curator of our exhibition ‘Under the skin: anatomy, art and identity’ for our first digital RCP Museum late.

Katie will take you on a virtual tour through the themes and stories told in our current exhibition about the artistry and innovation of anatomical illustration from the medieval world to the present day. Discover the historical books, drawings, oral histories and the contemporary artworks chosen to offer personal and emotional reflections on medical representations of the human body.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A.

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Digital RCP Museum lates

We are running an exciting programme of digital events throughout 2020, while we work on a safe reopening plan and the RCP continue to support clinical efforts against Covid-19.

Our digital RCP Museum lates will explore our interesting exhibitions and fascinating collections. Our current temporary exhibition 'Under the skin: anatomy, art and identity'  features work by 14 contemporary artists alongside the RCP's historical collections. Book your place [link] at one of our events to explore beyond this exhibition with our expert speakers.

    Upcoming digital RCP Museum lates 2020