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William Blake etching named Head of a Damned Soul.

William Blake’s Universe

Discover William Blake’s universe and a constellation of European artists seeking spirituality in their lives and art in response to war, revolution and political turbulence.

Mon 24 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Metabolic Landscape

An Exhibition of Photography and Visual Art Investigating the Impact of Energy in the Landscape, by Jessica Rayner and Gina Glover

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Florian Roithmayr: an exhibition of contemporary sculpture

An exhibition of new sculpture by artist Florian Roithmayr in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

5:00PM - 6:00PM

Artist talk and tour with Broomberg & Chanarin

Artist Oliver Chanarin will talk about a recent body of work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

fig-futures Opening event: Broomberg & Chanarin

Join us for the opening event for Broomberg & Chanarin’s exhibition for fig-futures.

Tue 25 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Metabolic Landscape

An Exhibition of Photography and Visual Art Investigating the Impact of Energy in the Landscape, by Jessica Rayner and Gina Glover

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designers & Jewellery 1850 –1940: Jewellery & Metalwork from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing little-known treasures from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s outstanding permanent collection, this exhibition celebrates exquisitely-designed and often hand-crafted jewellery and metalwork, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Florian Roithmayr: an exhibition of contemporary sculpture

An exhibition of new sculpture by artist Florian Roithmayr in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Print REbels: Haden, Palmer, Whistler and the origins of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

This touring exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). See a selection of prints, ranging from Haden to work by current RE members.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing over 100 samplers from the Museum’s excellent but often unseen collection, this display highlights the importance of samplers as documentary evidence of past lives.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

11:00AM - 5:00PM

fig-futures, WEEK 3 / BROOMBERG & CHANARIN

Across four weeks Kettle’s Yard will present a programme of quick-fire exhibitions, each lasting for only one week. Week 3 features the photographic work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr

Research material by Florian Roithmayr will be on display in the research space at Kettle's Yard.

Wed 26 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Metabolic Landscape

An Exhibition of Photography and Visual Art Investigating the Impact of Energy in the Landscape, by Jessica Rayner and Gina Glover

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designers & Jewellery 1850 –1940: Jewellery & Metalwork from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing little-known treasures from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s outstanding permanent collection, this exhibition celebrates exquisitely-designed and often hand-crafted jewellery and metalwork, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Florian Roithmayr: an exhibition of contemporary sculpture

An exhibition of new sculpture by artist Florian Roithmayr in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Print REbels: Haden, Palmer, Whistler and the origins of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

This touring exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). See a selection of prints, ranging from Haden to work by current RE members.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing over 100 samplers from the Museum’s excellent but often unseen collection, this display highlights the importance of samplers as documentary evidence of past lives.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

11:00AM - 5:00PM

fig-futures, WEEK 3 / BROOMBERG & CHANARIN

Across four weeks Kettle’s Yard will present a programme of quick-fire exhibitions, each lasting for only one week. Week 3 features the photographic work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr

Research material by Florian Roithmayr will be on display in the research space at Kettle's Yard.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight DO I HAVE TO DRAW YOU A PICTURE?

The eighth exhibition at the Heong Gallery brings together a collection of contemporary American and British prints from the British Museum, and works in various media from private lenders, including prints, postcards, books, diagrammatic drawing, sign painting, tape recording, neon, LED, enamel plaques, bunting, and campaign posters.

Thu 27 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Metabolic Landscape

An Exhibition of Photography and Visual Art Investigating the Impact of Energy in the Landscape, by Jessica Rayner and Gina Glover

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designers & Jewellery 1850 –1940: Jewellery & Metalwork from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing little-known treasures from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s outstanding permanent collection, this exhibition celebrates exquisitely-designed and often hand-crafted jewellery and metalwork, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Florian Roithmayr: an exhibition of contemporary sculpture

An exhibition of new sculpture by artist Florian Roithmayr in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Print REbels: Haden, Palmer, Whistler and the origins of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

This touring exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). See a selection of prints, ranging from Haden to work by current RE members.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing over 100 samplers from the Museum’s excellent but often unseen collection, this display highlights the importance of samplers as documentary evidence of past lives.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

11:00AM - 5:00PM

fig-futures, WEEK 3 / BROOMBERG & CHANARIN

Across four weeks Kettle’s Yard will present a programme of quick-fire exhibitions, each lasting for only one week. Week 3 features the photographic work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr

Research material by Florian Roithmayr will be on display in the research space at Kettle's Yard.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight DO I HAVE TO DRAW YOU A PICTURE?

The eighth exhibition at the Heong Gallery brings together a collection of contemporary American and British prints from the British Museum, and works in various media from private lenders, including prints, postcards, books, diagrammatic drawing, sign painting, tape recording, neon, LED, enamel plaques, bunting, and campaign posters.

Fri 28 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Metabolic Landscape

An Exhibition of Photography and Visual Art Investigating the Impact of Energy in the Landscape, by Jessica Rayner and Gina Glover

9:45AM - 4:30PM

Highlight LifeLab Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified

The Cambridge Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) is delighted to invite you to our open event for patients, carers, and anyone with an interest in cancer research. There will be hands-on demonstrations, stands including Macmillan and Maggie’s Wallace, as well as talks from researchers, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designers & Jewellery 1850 –1940: Jewellery & Metalwork from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing little-known treasures from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s outstanding permanent collection, this exhibition celebrates exquisitely-designed and often hand-crafted jewellery and metalwork, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Florian Roithmayr: an exhibition of contemporary sculpture

An exhibition of new sculpture by artist Florian Roithmayr in the Museum of Classical Archaeology.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Print REbels: Haden, Palmer, Whistler and the origins of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

This touring exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). See a selection of prints, ranging from Haden to work by current RE members.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing over 100 samplers from the Museum’s excellent but often unseen collection, this display highlights the importance of samplers as documentary evidence of past lives.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

11:00AM - 5:00PM

fig-futures, WEEK 3 / BROOMBERG & CHANARIN

Across four weeks Kettle’s Yard will present a programme of quick-fire exhibitions, each lasting for only one week. Week 3 features the photographic work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr

Research material by Florian Roithmayr will be on display in the research space at Kettle's Yard.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight DO I HAVE TO DRAW YOU A PICTURE?

The eighth exhibition at the Heong Gallery brings together a collection of contemporary American and British prints from the British Museum, and works in various media from private lenders, including prints, postcards, books, diagrammatic drawing, sign painting, tape recording, neon, LED, enamel plaques, bunting, and campaign posters.

12:00PM - 6:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Adventure Centre Cambridge

We’re creating a science playground for the day in the heart of the Grafton Centre. We’ll be on the upper floor plaza with a range of exciting activities. Discover the science behind health and ageing, try your hand at making a pop-up protein and visit our thought-provoking puppet show.?

12:00PM - 6:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Adventure Lab Peterborough

We’re turning Queensgate Centre into a lab for the day! Come and explore real hands-on science with our friendly scientists. We’ll be extracting DNA and marvelling over microbes. Visitors will have the chance to do exciting experiments and get to grips with fantastic microscopes.

12:00PM - 6:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Science in the Square Peterborough

We’re bringing Cathedral Square to life with the exciting science and technology happening in our region. We’ll have something for everyone with shows, games and entertainment. Hear about stem cells, ageing, proteins and ethics. Through all this we’ll also be highlighting the fantastic bioscience jobs our county has to offer.

3:30PM - 4:15PM

Highlight LifeLab Library Lab

Are you able to unravel some of life’s secrets? Science might have the answers ready! Together with researchers you will delve into the worlds of colour or DNA. Get hands-on with experiments and be transformed into a scientist.

4:45PM - 5:30PM

Highlight LifeLab Library Lab

Are you able to unravel some of life’s secrets? Science might have the answers ready! Together with researchers you will delve into the worlds of colour or DNA. Get hands-on with experiments and be transformed into a scientist.

Sat 29 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Designers & Jewellery 1850 –1940: Jewellery & Metalwork from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing little-known treasures from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s outstanding permanent collection, this exhibition celebrates exquisitely-designed and often hand-crafted jewellery and metalwork, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Print REbels: Haden, Palmer, Whistler and the origins of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

This touring exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). See a selection of prints, ranging from Haden to work by current RE members.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing over 100 samplers from the Museum’s excellent but often unseen collection, this display highlights the importance of samplers as documentary evidence of past lives.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Adventure Lab Peterborough

We’re turning Queensgate Centre into a lab for the day! Come and explore real hands-on science with our friendly scientists. We’ll be extracting DNA and marvelling over microbes. Visitors will have the chance to do exciting experiments and get to grips with fantastic microscopes.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight LifeLab Science in the Square Peterborough

We’re bringing Cathedral Square to life with the exciting science and technology happening in our region. We’ll have something for everyone with shows, games and entertainment. Hear about stem cells, ageing, proteins and ethics. Through all this we’ll also be highlighting the fantastic bioscience jobs our county has to offer.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

10:30AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Quids In! At Cambridge Science Centre

We’re celebrating science across Europe at the Cambridge Science Centre. Gain entry for £1 or €1! The centre’s usual exhibits will be peppered with scientists to chat with as well as a range of extra activities to take part in.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

fig-futures, WEEK 3 / BROOMBERG & CHANARIN

Across four weeks Kettle’s Yard will present a programme of quick-fire exhibitions, each lasting for only one week. Week 3 features the photographic work by Broomberg & Chanarin.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr

Research material by Florian Roithmayr will be on display in the research space at Kettle's Yard.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight DO I HAVE TO DRAW YOU A PICTURE?

The eighth exhibition at the Heong Gallery brings together a collection of contemporary American and British prints from the British Museum, and works in various media from private lenders, including prints, postcards, books, diagrammatic drawing, sign painting, tape recording, neon, LED, enamel plaques, bunting, and campaign posters.

Sun 30 September 2018 9:00AM - 5:00PM

International Sculpture Exhbition

Five striking, contemporary works by renowned Romanian sculptor Liviu Mocan are on display outside Great St Mary’s Church, Cambridge.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Highlight Reproductivities: Remaking Life

An exhibition of work by Gina Glover and Camilla Lyon

11:00AM - 5:00PM

The Humility of Plaster: Florian Roithmayr

Research material by Florian Roithmayr will be on display in the research space at Kettle's Yard.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Designers & Jewellery 1850 –1940: Jewellery & Metalwork from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing little-known treasures from the Fitzwilliam Museum’s outstanding permanent collection, this exhibition celebrates exquisitely-designed and often hand-crafted jewellery and metalwork, dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight DO I HAVE TO DRAW YOU A PICTURE?

The eighth exhibition at the Heong Gallery brings together a collection of contemporary American and British prints from the British Museum, and works in various media from private lenders, including prints, postcards, books, diagrammatic drawing, sign painting, tape recording, neon, LED, enamel plaques, bunting, and campaign posters.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Print REbels: Haden, Palmer, Whistler and the origins of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers

This touring exhibition commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE), Sir Francis Seymour Haden (1818-1910). See a selection of prints, ranging from Haden to work by current RE members.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Sampled Lives: Samplers from the Fitzwilliam Museum

Showcasing over 100 samplers from the Museum’s excellent but often unseen collection, this display highlights the importance of samplers as documentary evidence of past lives.