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MARIA MCKINNEY: SIRE.
Sire. by Maria McKinney is an innovative exploration of the themes of selective breeding and genetics in contemporary cattle farming, directly informed by The MERL’s collections of livestock portraiture and straw craft. The exhibition consists of nine largescale photographic portraits, taken at an Irish stud farm, that depict bulls wearing eccentric, multi-coloured sculptures mounted on […]
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A display celebrating the many different illustrated editions of Oscar Wilde’s famous poem. This exhibition, previously on display at the Berkshire Record Office, has been organised by the Department of English, University of Reading in collaboration with Michael Seeney. Related talk Collecting Oscar Wilde: Public and Private Good 30th May, 6.30-8pm Free. Booking advisable. […]
Find out more »THE MERL FAMILY EVENT: AN ENCHANTED SPRING
Join us in the MERL garden for an enchanting family event celebrating the season of Spring and the wonderful changes it brings. Dig out or create a costume to wear that symbolises Spring or perhaps a magical creature from the garden! Sessions are suitable for families with children aged 3 – 11* and will include: […]
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