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David Shrigley: Brain Activity at the Hayward Gallery

David Shrigley's intuitive work - showcased across 20 years in an exhibition featuring 68 pieces created specifically for the Hayward in London - makes for a refreshingly simple show amid the stuffed ostriches and toenail clippings, says Jennie Gillions.

Art

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South London Black Music Archive catalogues local musical tastes at Peckham Space

A gallery in South London is filing away vinyl, cassettes, t-shirts and other ephemera for a show with a long shelf life by Barby Asante.

History & Heritage

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Simon Martin's Louis Ghost Chair installation premieres at The Holburne Museum in Bath

Installation artist Simon Martin's latest short film, Louis Ghost Chair, uses the original design of the Louis XV chair as a starting point before looking at its modern reinterpretations.

Science & Nature

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World Society for the Protection of Animals seeks museum for unique Wildlife Crime display

The World Society for the Protection of Animals and a wildlife crime team working for London's Metropolitan Police are appealing to potential venues to host an exhibition.

Spliced

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Curator's Choice: Curator of Art for Sunderland Shauna Gregg chooses The Happy Garden

The Keeper of Art introduces an imaginary scene by Ged Quinn, starring in the new Art for Sunderland show at the city's Museum & Winter Gardens.

Teachers

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Timeportals website brings Gloucestershire museum collections into the classroom

Time portals is a free creative learning resource drawing on the rich collections of ten Gloucestershire Museums that supports historical investigation in the classroom.

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