Inside the Natural History Museum's vault of eighty million hidden treasures
In short: Discover how the Natural History Museum in London preserves its vast collection of over 80 million objects. This brief look behind the scenes features artist Odile Kidd, who draws inspiration from the museum's diverse specimens, ranging from ancient dinosaur bones to rare meteorites.
The Angela Marmont Centre serves as a gateway to the Natural History Museum's immense archive. While the public often sees the iconic displays, the institution houses a staggering 80 million items, including giant squids and extraterrestrial meteorites.
Artist Odile Kidd explores these collections to fuel her creative process, highlighting how scientific archives can serve as a vital resource for artistic inspiration. This glimpse into the museum's inner workings reveals the intersection between rigorous natural history research and contemporary creative practice.
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