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Replacing Medicine Now as a permanent display at the Wellcome Collection, Being Human is a free exhibition which takes a fresh approach to health, science, art and medicine. Exploring what it means to be human, the first floor display includes 20 life-size nude portraits, chewed up gum and a life-size figure of an astronaut suited in Nigerian patterns. Drawing on different perspectives and personal stories from artists, activists, clinicians and researchers, the exhibition challenges how we think about ourselves, each other and the world around us. Situated in the heart of the building, the display digs into our hopes and fears about medical advances and our impact on the environment. Organised thematically, it explores the global challenges of our time including climate change and infectious disease. Intriguing exhibits vary from a DNA sequencer smaller than an iPhone to a Friendship Bench which takes counselling outside the clinic.
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A major and fascinating cultural venue, the Wellcome Collection combines three galleries: 'Medicine Man', 'Medicine Now' and 'special exhibitions'. In addition you'll find the famous Wellcome Library, cafe, bookshop and a 'forum' to consider issues of science, health and human identity. The 1,300 objects on display show the great variety of considerations that these topics include. More about Wellcome Collection
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 27th, 28th and 29th February 2020 - 7pm-8pm
Wellcome Collection: Being Human, 58-60 Hampstead Road, NW1 | 4 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
A new play about goals, brotherhood, the football academy system and what it really means to be a man in the 21st century. Kyle, Liam and ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 27th, 28th and 29th February 2020 - 9pm-10pm
Wellcome Collection: Being Human, 58-60 Hampstead Road, NW1 | 4 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
Stumble Trip combine classic storytelling and madcap humour with extravagant costume, in a raucous cabaret show about power and privilege....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Thursday 27th and Friday 28th February 2020 - 8.30am-8.30pm
Wellcome Collection: Being Human, 82 Gower Street, WC1E | 5 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
From Monday 13th January to Wednesday 28th February 2020, the Gower St. Gallery will host a photography exhibition featuring the work of BA Photojournalism and Documentary ...More
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15 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 1 minute from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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12 Stephenson Way, NW1 | 2 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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183 Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | Same location as Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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London > Attractions > Museums
Malet Place, University College London, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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Euston Road, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 3 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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183 Euston Road 2nd floor, Euston, NW1 | 2 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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Wates House, 22 Gordon Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 1 minute from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 5 minutes from Wellcome Collection: Being Human
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Play WellPlay WellThe Wellcome Collection explores the power of play and the important role it has in society for adults and children alike in its new autumn exhibition, Play Well. Split into three different sections - Nature/Nurture, Toys Like Us, and Rules and Risk - the exhibition delves into everything from the importance of play in childhood and its therapeutic2020-02-28T00:00:00+00002020-04-13T00:00:00+0100
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DATES 24th October 2019 to 13th April 2020
VENUE Wellcome Collection
The Wellcome Collection explores the power of play and the important role it has in society for adults and children alike in its new autumn exhibition, Play Well. Split into three different sections - Nature/Nurture, Toys Like Us, and Rules and Risk - the exhibition delves into everything from the importance of play in childhood and its therapeutic... More about this event
Wellcome Collection: Being HumanWellcome Collection: Being HumanReplacing Medicine Now as a permanent display at the Wellcome Collection, Being Human is a free exhibition which takes a fresh approach to health, science, art and medicine. Exploring what it means to be human, the first floor display includes 20 life-size nude portraits, chewed up gum and a life-size figure of an astronaut suited in Nigerian patte2020-02-28T00:00:00+00002021-09-01T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Art and Antiques | PRICING Free
DATES 5th September 2019 to 1st September 2021
VENUE Wellcome Collection
Replacing Medicine Now as a permanent display at the Wellcome Collection, Being Human is a free exhibition which takes a fresh approach to health, science, art and medicine. Exploring what it means to be human, the first floor display includes 20 life-size nude portraits, chewed up gum and a life-size figure of an astronaut suited in Nigerian patte... More about this event
On HappinessOn HappinessTurn that frown upside down and put on your happy face. The Wellcome Collection explores happy feelings in 2020. For five months, the On Happiness season unravels the joyous, uplifting state, starting with Beautiful Octopus Club, London's longest running inclusive club night, on the 24th April 2020. It's followed by two exhibitions on Joy and Tranq2020-04-24T00:00:00+01002020-10-04T00:00:00+0100
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event > Exhibitions | PRICING Free
DATES 24th April to 4th October 2020
VENUE Wellcome Collection
Turn that frown upside down and put on your happy face. The Wellcome Collection explores happy feelings in 2020. For five months, the On Happiness season unravels the joyous, uplifting state, starting with Beautiful Octopus Club, London's longest running inclusive club night, on the 24th April 2020. It's followed by two exhibitions on Joy and Tranq... More about this event
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