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ʽDisplays Decodedʼ The Multi-sensory Language of Flowers – POSTPONED until Summer 2021
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomDue to the ongoing restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to postpone our Summer Art Exhibition with artist Alex Hirtzel and Biologist Dr Dave Lawson at the Garden until July - October 2021. Science research is revealing new ways in which pollinators are attracted to plants. This research is happening […]
Displays Decoded by Alex Hirtzel
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomThis year sees the return of art in the Garden with Alex Hirtzel's 'Displays Decoded', an interactive exhibition enabling visitors to see the natural world as they've never seen it before. Alex has collaborated with University behavioural ecologist Dr Dave Lawson and his colleagues in the School of Biological Sciences to examine previously undiscovered ways […]
Meet the artist and the scientist behind ‘Displays decoded’.
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomWhat happens when science meets art? Find out with this exciting opportunity to meet the artist Alex Hirtzel, and behavioral Ecologist Dr Dave Lawson as they talk you though the ‘Displays Decoded’ exhibition. Alex Hirtzel will discuss her work in progress and themes of the exhibition. The talk will be followed by a short tour […]
Art and augmented reality
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomDiscover how science, art and augmented reality can work together at our interactive workshop presented by artist Alex Hirtzel and creative director Chris Price. Gain insight into Alex’s practice and inspiration, Chris’ work at Curio-Zubr - an augmented and virtual reality studio catering to the arts, heritage and culture sector - and about how they […]
Easter Sculpture Festival
University of Bristol Botanic Garden The Holmes, Stoke Park Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, United KingdomLover's walk, by Toni Burrows The Easter Sculpture Festival returns again this April. Amble around in the serene atmosphere of the Botanic Garden and discover art among the plant life. Wildlife feature in intricate mosaics, while stone figures frolic in the Mediterranean display; elsewhere sci fi metal work shimmers, and plant-like ceramics unfurl; in the […]