Opening just in time for April Fools’ Day, the Geological Society Library’s latest exhibition ‘The Lying Stones of Johann Beringer’ tells the story of one of geology’s earliest recorded practical jokes. Continue reading
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Volcano meets art: the Bodleian exhibition, Oxford
Dougal Jerram reviews the Bodleian’s ‘Volcanoes’ exhibition, exploring how volcanoes have been depicted in art and popular culture through history. Continue reading
Journey to the Interior
A guest blog from artist Tereza Stelhikova* Where: Dissenters Chapel, Kensal Green Cemetery When: 21st May, 2017 I am currently developing a multi-sensory, participatory performance, inspired by George Bellas Greenough, (1778 – 1855), a geologist and a founder of the Geological Society of London. The performance will happen within the context of Open Senses weekend, a London wide festival dedicated to the … Continue reading
Raising Horizons
We’re so pleased to be hosting the Raising Horizons exhibition throughout February – a free photographic exhibition open to all!
We’re currently gauging interest in an evening opening from 5.30pm – 9pm on Friday 17th February – if you would like to register your interest, please email sarah.day@geolsoc.org.uk.
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Door 2: Heigh-ho, or Geology in Popular Music
The 2016 Earth Science Week photo competition – the results!
Earth Science Week 2016 kicks off tomorrow, with events taking place across the UK and Ireland! We’re thrilled to launch the week by announcing the winners of our 2016 photography competition, ‘Earth Science in Action.’ We received hundreds of fascinating entries interpreting the theme in various ways, from dynamic Earth processes to geologists at work, … Continue reading
A mysterious painting
We were recently sent this image of an oil painter by its owner, who is keen to find out more about its origin and subject. The painting dates from c. 1775-1800, and may represent a location in Wales or the Alps. Identification of the site may lead to an identification of the artist – please … Continue reading
The 2016 Earth Science Week Photo Competition
With Earth Science Week 2016 just three months away, we’re excited to bring you the Geological Society’s 2016 photography competition! Continue reading
Sculpture in Stone
Geologist and science writer Nina Morgan* visits the bi-annual OnForm sculpture show in Oxfordshire – the only UK exhibition dedicated exclusively to stone sculpture… It’s generally a lot easier to examine the lithological characteristics of rocks away from their natural setting in the field. The bi-annual OnForm sculpture show, a spectacular exhibition of contemporary stone … Continue reading
From Earth to Enigma
For fans of geology and art crossovers, Karen Picton is exhibiting until June 19th at The Stone Space Gallery, with a Meet the Artist day on Saturday 11th June. Continue reading
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