London
London Conceiving Histories (Exhibition) Birkbeck, University of London Series: Conceiving Histories Friday 17 November – Saturday 25 November 10:00–20:00 (Saturday hours: 10:00–17:00, closed on Sunday) Peltz Gallery, London No booking required
How can something that hasn’t happened have a history? How can there be a material trace of un-pregnancy in the archive? This exhibition explores this paradox, finding and considering a material history of pregnancy feigned, imagined, hidden and difficult to diagnose. Conceiving Histories is a collaboration between academic and literary historian Isabel Davis and visual artist Anna Burel. The results are fantastical and fictional reworkings of archival materials and a re-materialising through photography, sculpture and drawing.
Archives Weekend National Army Museum Saturday 18 November and Sunday 19 November 10:00–17:00 National Army Museum, London Booking required
Come along for exclusive talks, tours and object handling sessions uncovering the collections held at the National Army Museum. The Museum’s archives date from the English Civil War to the present day, and cover the life of the British Army and its soldiers. Get top tips on researching using archives and have hands-on access to the collections. If you’re an amateur researcher, an expert historian or a family looking for a fun day out, there’s something for everyone at the National Army Museum.
Beauty of Craftmanship London Metropolitan Archives Series: Healing through Archives Saturday 18 November 11:00–15:00 British Museum, London Booking required
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Come and enjoy a taste of Somali culture with an afternoon of talks, weaving and object handling. Enjoy the new Somali object display at the British Museum, hear about its development and take part in a practical workshop session with Numbi Arts to recreate traditional basketry using recycled material. There will be an opportunity to share stories and learn new skills, which will be presented in a pop-up exhibition exploring how objects can both reveal and conceal aspects of history.
Being Human 2017