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THE COMMONS: RE-ENCHANTING THE WORLD
A new installation in The MERL galleries... The commons defines the natural capital that we all share: land, air, and water. It is a reciprocal social system that cares for and preserves these resources. It relies on relationships of shared knowledge and creativity, which bind us together with more-than-human processes, forces, and resources. When the […]
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Sheep. Cow. Farmer. What does a cow feel about tomorrow? What does a farmer think about their future? What does a sheep see? Does living near cows make us happier? When did you last touch a sheep? How are farmers changing? Working with archives, academic and artist research, and interviews, FIELDS invites us to think […]
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51 VOICES: SPOKEN WORD
To mark our 70th year, The MERL is working with people to explore and respond to 51 objects from or collected in 1951 - relating them to priorities and passions of the past, present and future. Throughout 2021, 51 Voices are being mapped to 51 collections items, enabling reflection on midcentury ideas, preoccupations, and creativity […]
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