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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. […]
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THE FUTURE OF FOOD SYMPOSIUM
What are some of the big food issues in today’s world? A panel discussion, in collaboration with The MERL, explores some of the dangers facing our planet and food supply and asks how policy makers, big business, farmers, and consumers can work together to develop sustainable strategies for the future of food production and consumption. […]
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