RAMM

Friends Lunchtime Lecture: Darwin and the Natural Historians.

Darwin anticipated that On the Origin of Species (1859) would lead to a revolution in natural history. This talk by Dr Angelique Richardson, from the University of Exeter, will discuss Darwin in reference to RAMM’s natural history collection, one of the most significant in the country. The lecture starts at 1.10pm and tickets are £3 available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during RAMM opening hours. www.rammuseum.org.uk

Petal Power features the work of women employed by the Silver Studio of Design in London between 1910 and 1940.

The hand drawn and painted textile designs produced by the Studio’s women designers map the floral trends of the inter war period in England when floral dresses were stylish, fashionable and affordable.

The Silver Studio was one of the most influential design studios in the UK from its formation in 1880 until the middle of the twentieth century, designing fabrics, wallpapers, carpets and metalwork for companies such as...

Experts from the RSPB will be available to talk about the birds in RAMM’s collection and how they connect to the RSPB.

10am-4pm, free.

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This new display of RAMM’s own art includes city views, 20th-century Devon landscapes and striking portraits. Fascinating prints and drawings reveal Exeter before the bombings of the Second World War changed the city forever.

The exhibition features John Constable’s newly identified portrait of the poet William Wordsworth. On show for the first time will be a large contemporary landscape painting of a scene in East Devon donated by the artist Robert Organ in 2011.

Haydn: Quartet Op.64 No.6 Mendelssohn: Quartet Op.44 No.2 Beethoven: Quartet in F minor Op.95 “Serioso”

Winners of the 2011 Royal Overseas League Elias Fawcett Award for an outstanding chamber music ensemble, the Castalian String Quartet have rapidly gained a reputation in festivals and concert halls in the UK and abroad.

The Quartet has toured in Italy, France, Germany and Sweden as well as performing in the Wigmore Hall and recently broadcasting live on BBC Radio 3.

Tickets are £16, £14 conc available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392...

Ghostwriter by Blast Theory is a contemporary artwork which takes the form of a phone call.

It has echoes of a ghostly museum guide and its rich atmosphere acts as a mysterious lure into RAMM.

Blast Theory is renowned internationally as one of the most adventurous artists’ groups using interactive media.

Access Ghostwriter on your mobile phone during your visit to RAMM. Calls are charged at standard rates. A free phone is also available from reception.

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In the latest of our special displays for local collectors, we present one man’s extraordinary collection of bottled water.

The water samples come from all over the world, fetched by travellers, from taps and puddles.

Each one contains memories of a particular time and place.

14th November - 6th January

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Home Gods: an introduction to ancient Finnish animism

Carver Tatu Nikkanen surveys the origins of his work with the cult of guardian spirits.

Tickets cost £4.50 (£3) and are available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours.

This exhibition showcases the work of one local art society chosen by readers of the Express and Echo newspaper.

Together with the Express and Echo RAMM invited art groups and societies whose members are largely drawn from the Exeter area to win the chance to exhibit a selection of their work in the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year.

Dr Stephanie Pratt, Associate Professor of Art History at Plymouth University, will discuss visual representation of Plains peoples in American and European art. Followed by a gallery walk and talk by Project Curator Max Carocci.

1pm-2pm.

Tickets £4.50 (£3) and are available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours.