An exhibition of contemporary art and working models that examines how models are used across disciplines to contemplate, experiment, invent and teach.
Featuring art works by Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Kate Dunn, caraballo-farman, Emily Floyd, Jo Law, Sascha Pohflepp & Chris Woebken, and Karolina Sobecka alongside actively used models from research and teaching staff at Dundee and historical models from the University collections. The exhibition begins at LifeSpace and continues across the campus.
Curated by Dr Lizzie Muller (UNSW Art & Design) and Holly Williams (The Curators’ Department) with LifeSpace. A Working Model of the World was developed in partnership with UNSW Galleries, Sydney and Sheila C. Johnson Design Centre, The New School, New York.
This exhibition is supported by the Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) at University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences.
Preview: Thursday 14 June, 5-7pm.
Exhibition tour with curators at 5pm. All welcome.
Please email lifespace@dundee.ac.uk if you have any specific access requirements.
Learn more about A Working Model of the World: workingmodeloftheworld.com
Essay by Dr. Lizzie Muller and Holly Williams