Olympics

We are working hard towards our Plastics for Gold exhibition.  We have some fabulous objects to go on display including a canoe paddle, stadium seat and some rowing pogies.

One sport which will be featured in the display is track cycling, to get you in the mood I wanted to share this fantastic short film 'Boy'.

BOY,' written by British Airways Great Britons winner Prasanna Puwanarajah is a moving short film starring actor Timothy Spall and was inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Prasanna won over Richard E. Grant and the panel of judges on the BA Great Britons programme with his clear, original and moving script. The film, now complete, will also be show at our pop up event Flight BA2012 and onboard BA flights in the run up to the London 2012 Games.

 

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

What can this be?

MoDiP has the kind of collection that you may think you are very familiar with. We have objects which we all use every day, and some pieces which are more unusual.

By looking at this distorted image are you able to guess what the object is? What do you think it could be used for?

Post your answer in the comments below or find out more about the object have a look at the MoDiP catalogue.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Do you know what this is?

MoDiP has the kind of collection that you may think you are very familiar with. We have objects which we all use every day, and some pieces which are more unusual.

By looking at this distorted image are you able to guess what the object is? What do you think it could be used for?

Post your answer in the comments below or find out more about the object have a look at the MoDiP catalogue.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Easter at MoDiP

Along with the rest of the AUB campus MoDiP has the following opening hours over the Easter holiday:

• Weeks commencing Monday 26th March & Monday 2nd April we are open Monday to Friday from 9.00 until 17.00
• Closed Thursday 5th April - Monday 9th April inclusive
• Normal opening hours resume from Tuesady 10th April

And now for some chicks and bunny rabbits:

Chicken egg cups

Funny Bunny sweet packaging

Frijj milk shake bottle

Rabbit jelly mould

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

Plastic Man - The Kinks

There are many songs which feature plastics as their theme, one of my favourites is The Kinks' single Plastic Man which was released on the 28th March 1969

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)

How students and staff use the collection #7 - Junior Saturday Art School

Junior Saturday Art School had a very enjoyable session   viewing a selection of the stunning masks from the MoDip collection. Approximately  50 children aged 9-12 from both the Junior Art School groups were inspired by the collection and participated in a group discussion about mask design, the   use of masks and the symbolism of the different masks. They engaged in thinking   about cultural masks as well as theatrical and Venetian masks.

The children then had a go at making their own masks!  They started with making a papier-mâché base and then embellished and designed their own masks. Here you can see the Junior Art Schools own beautiful collection of handmade masks inspired by the MoDip collection. We look forward to embarking on exciting new projects next term collaborating with MoDip and utilising their extensive and varied collections.

Ruth L Weston

Junior Saturday Art School Tutor

Are your guesses getting warmer?

MoDiP has the kind of collection that you may think you are very familiar with. We have objects which we all use every day, and some pieces which are more unusual.

By looking at this distorted image are you able to guess what the object is? What do you think it could be used for?

Post your answer in the comments below or find out more about the object have a look at the MoDiP catalogue.

Louise Dennis (Assistant Curator)