Museum of Norwich
On display until November 2nd
The Bridewell, Bridewell Alley, Norwich, NR2 1AQ on the Edible East Art/Science Trail
Food for health & nature
Norwich Research Park Inspiring Science: Did you know that your body is home to trillions of microbes? These tiny life forms live everywhere, but most live in your digestive system or ‘gut’. They keep us healthy by releasing nutrients that we need & they can help fight off infection!
Scientists at the Quadram Institute on Norwich Research Park are working to understand the interactions between the gut microbiome, food and the human body. This will help us develop ways to treat microbiome-related disorders or prevent conditions from developing, helping keep us all healthy throughout life!
TOP TIP: Eat lots of fruit, vegetables, whole grains & fermented foods - not sugary processed food. This will keep your microbe community in balance so they can help your lungs, liver, brain & even your happiness.
Deeper into the science
Read more here about our exciting science:
Art Exhibition
Showing the work of artists Florence Eade Instagram, Holly Sandiford hollysandifordart.wordpress.com and Jennie Pedley jenniepedley.co.uk.
The exhibition was conceived by Jennie Pedley, inspired by her residency at the Quadram Institute in 2019, which was funded by Arts Council England. Jennie's translucent capsules and 'gut lining' patterns, draw the eye to the ceramic organs and suggest a future of medicine centred on our gut microbiome. They have been created from recycled /reused materials.
Museum of Norwich Bridewell
The moon hangings are of fermented food in Petri dishes by Holly Sandiford, sculptures by Florence Eade, paper-cut gut by Jennie Pedley.
Florence Eade
Florence Eade
Holly Sandiford is an artist who uses alternative photography to explore the connection between the vastness of space and the smallest of microorganisms. Look out for her gelli printing workshop using Petri dishes at the Edible East exhibition at The Forum in September.
Holly Sandiford
The Museum of Norwich has a beautiful pharmacy display exploring the history of medicine.
More at the Museum of Norwich website.