Blood of My Blood – Photography Exhibition by Magda Kuca

🖼️ Explore the Intersection of Medicine and Art!
Join us at the Old Operating Theatre for an insightful photography exhibition by Magda Kuca. "Blood of My Blood" unveils a unique exploration of personal stories intertwined with scientific advancement through the art of photography.

📸 Magda's exhibition resonates deeply with the artistic setting of the former herbal apothecary and surgical site, inviting viewers to reflect on the intertwining narratives of health and history. At the heart of this project is Kuca’s poignant response to her mother’s cancer journey, where she utilizes camera-less experimental techniques to capture intimate moments, starkly portraying vulnerability through the traces left by chemotherapy.

✨ Witness stunning wet collodion portraits on glass and surgical-grade steel, showcasing the artist's commitment to authenticity as she embraces the beauty of decomposition and mending through silver repairs. Delight in still lifes featuring plague doctor masks, symbolizing the healing properties of herbs once cultivated in the museum’s attic.

🧠 These contemporary pieces are artfully displayed in cabinets alongside the museum's main collection, evoking nostalgia while celebrating medical progress in overcoming injury and disease. The history of surgeries performed on women without anesthesia or antiseptics, attended by male medical students, adds a powerful context to Kuca's message about the stories that shape medical innovation.

🕒 Public Open Times:
Thursday – Sunday, 10.30am – 5pm
(Exhibition entry included in general museum admission)

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