George Vasey, Curator at the Wellcome Collection and writer, discusses the work of artist Oreet Ashery back in February 2020 at Norwich Castle. Vasey is co-editor with Oreet Ashery of 'How We Die is How We Live Only More So' (2019) a collection of writing exploring vulnerability and intimacy, death and dying in the digital era, and the politics of illness. 

Oreet Ashery's 'Passing through Metal' (2018)recently entered Norwich Castle's collection. Presented by the artist, the acquisition was made possible through Art Fund, Outset and Arts Council England, through fig futures and in collaboration with Kettle's Yard, University of Cambridge. 

Image (c) the artist and Josh Murfitt

Spotlight On: Oreet Ashery (George Vasey)

In February 2020, the artist Laura Wilson joined Dr Rosy Gray (Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Norwich Castle) in-conversation with her collaborators on 'Deepening' (2019), a new film work commissioned as part of New Geographies, a three year project led by Wysing Arts Centre. 

Wilson is joined by Dr Melanies Giles (University of Manchester); Mark Knight (Lead Archaeologist at Must Farm, Cambridge Archaeological Unit) and Dr Abi Shapiro (The Hepworth, Wakefield) to reflect on the work, which explores the hidden landscape of Must Farm, an exceptionally well-preserved Bronze Age settlement located on the edge of a working quarry at Whittlesey, near Peterborough.

Image: Rui Pignatelli

Laura Wilson: Deepening (A Conversation)

Gather the family and settle down with warm drinks and cosy blankets for a fantastic wintry tale from the Learning Team at Norwich Castle. In this brand-new online broadcast, The Green Man tells the story of a boastful squire and the beauty of our natural world. Suitable for ages 5+.

Written and recorded by Norfolk Museums. Soundtrack and editing by Mike Ridge.

The Green Man: A Wintry Broadcast

Norfolk Museums Service comprises 10 museums, a collections study centre and countywide services relating to archaeology and education in Norfolk, UK.

The Green Man: A Wintry Broadcast

Norfolk Museums Service

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