UNDER THE
GUILDHALL
FREE EXHIBITION 19 MARCH – 16 MAY 2018
UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
LIBRARY
The Library of London History
Olive Elizabeth Aykroyd studied Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin in the 1930s, obtaining a PhD in 1938. Inspired by her brass microscope and scientific research her daughter, artist Mary Pritchard, has created a homage to her life and work.
EXHIBITION
This exhibition and art installation brings together a variety of media and archival material, from biological slides and scientific papers to photographs and letters, revealing the personal history of Olive the scientist. View huge posters of insects, a mock-up of her laboratory and alternative artwork by Mary, all derived from or inspired by Olive’s scientific journey.
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH 020 7332 1868 / 020 7332 1870 guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/guildhalllibrary
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Thursday 22 March, 6-8pm
EXHIBITION LAUNCH
Join Mary Pritchard for an exclusive view of her new exhibition. Mary will provide an introduction, followed by a short theatrical piece by actor and writer Peter Cutts, bringing alive the context of Olive’s world, from her social standing in Dublin society to the attitude towards women studying at Trinity College Dublin in the 1930s.
Thursday 12 April, 2-3pm
MEET THE ARTIST
Join Mary to handle her mother’s historical archive of letters, albums, photos and biological slides and try out an old microscope, while hearing first-hand the personal stories and historical context behind the items in the exhibition.
Images © Mary Pritchard
Guildhall Library
Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH 020 7332 1868 / 020 7332 1870 guildhall.library@cityoflondon.gov.uk www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/guildhalllibrary
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