Seasonal Exhibitions
A Darwin 200 Exhibition
Voyages of Discovery
14 Feb 2009 - 18 Apr 2009
THE most important journey of the nineteenth century was undertaken by Charles Darwin on The Beagle between 1831 and 1836. Darwin sent specimens back to this country via Falmouth and the packet ships. The Beagle finally returned to Falmouth on the 2nd October 1836.
This exhibition celebrates Falmouth’s role in Darwin’s work in new and exciting ways. Included will be automata, digital art, installations and fantastic images of the Galapagos Islands. Also featured will be underwater photographs by award winning Mark Webster to coincide with the launch of his new book Underwater Cornwall.
Organised in association with Penlee House Gallery & Museum’s Wild Cornwall exhibition (21 March – 13 June)
This exhibition celebrates Falmouth’s role in Darwin’s work in new and exciting ways. Included will be automata, digital art, installations and fantastic images of the Galapagos Islands. Also featured will be underwater photographs by award winning Mark Webster to coincide with the launch of his new book Underwater Cornwall.
Organised in association with Penlee House Gallery & Museum’s Wild Cornwall exhibition (21 March – 13 June)
Supported by
- The Heritage Lottery Fund
- University College Falmouth
Webster, Mark (b.1955): Common spiny sea urchin, Falmouth, photograph, 40.3 x 56.6 cms. Presented by the artist as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund's Darwin 200 celebrations.
Webster, Mark (b.1955): Corkwing wrasse, Porthkerris Cove, Lizard, photograph, 42 x 56.5 cms. Presented by the artist as part of the Heritage Lottery Fund's Darwin 200 celebrations.