Audubon’s Birds of America Exhibition

I wanted to see this exhibition because these bird illustrations are world famous but I was completely unprepared for the controversy that surrounds Audubon. The exhibition of Audubon’s Birds of America is based on an incomplete volume of the prints owned by The National Museum of Scotland. In addition to the prints there are letters,…

Birds, Beasts and Explorers

Quentin Blake: Birds, Beasts and Explorers Exhibition at Compton Verney, Warwickshire 27th May – 1st October   I visited this exhibition with Karen Parker from intersilient and we had a lot of fun and conversation over the 70 plus illustrations that were included in this exhibition.   Quentin Blake’s distinctive style is instantly recognisable –…