Thursday 3rd July, 18:00 - 19:00, Adults
Panel Discussion: The Dead Zoo in Blue: Seeing Collections Through a New Lens
Free, Pre-Booking Required
Join us for an 'In Conversation' event at Collins Barracks where the Museum's Natural History collection is viewed through different lenses. Keeper Paolo Viscardi and curator Dr Amy Geraghty are joined by visual artist Ishmael Claxton and interdisciplinary scholar Dr Verity Burke. The relaxed discussion will explore topics including decolonizing natural history collections, overlooked voices, and the role of the Museum’s past in shaping its present and future. As part of this event, Ishmael Claxton will share parts of his ongoing research project 'Dead Zoo in Blue'.
Spaces are free, however pre-booking is essential. Bookings can be made via Eventbrite at the following link:
The Dead Zoo in Blue: Seeing Collections Through a New Lens Tickets, Thu, Jul 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
Location:
Panel Discussion: The Dead Zoo in Blue: Seeing Collections Through a New Lens is located at:
Collins Barracks ,
Benburb St,
Dublin 7
D07 XKV4
An 'In Conversation' event exploring the Museum's natural history collection through artistic, academic and scientific lenses.
Collins Barracks
Collins Barracks ,
Benburb St,
Dublin 7,
D07 XKV4
+353 1 677 7444