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This exhibition at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was curated and produced by INSTAR, artists Trish Evans and Nick Humphreys. This image shows the hippo skeleton which has been up-lit. The gallery was purposefully dark, inviting audiences to gain a the
This exhibition at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was curated and produced by INSTAR, artists Trish Evans and Nick Humphreys. This image shows Chris Orgil, the museums head taxidermist and restorer showing visitors his craft in a dedicated workshop spac
This exhibition at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was curated and produced by INSTAR, artists Trish Evans and Nick Humphreys. This image shows the side wall of the gallery with five specimens on display. The gallery was purposefully dark, inviting audi
This exhibition at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was curated and produced by INSTAR, artists Trish Evans and Nick Humphreys. This image shows the workshop area of the gallery space, allowing visitors to get up close to specimens and to learn about the
This exhibition at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was curated and produced by INSTAR, artists Trish Evans and Nick Humphreys. The gallery was purposefully dark, inviting audiences to gain a theatrical experience and get up close to specimens and to lear
This exhibition at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham was curated and produced by INSTAR, artists Trish Evans and Nick Humphreys. The gallery was purposefully dark, inviting audiences to gain a theatrical experience and get up close to specimens and to lear

“INSTAR’s projects have been transformative for Nottingham Museums and approached by INSTAR with their clear passion for natural history collections and innovative approach to their interpretation.  INSTAR’s boundless creativity breathes new life into collections, enabling the viewer/visitor to see specimens in a different light, to notice the unique and the unusual and to view from a different perspective.”

— Jo Kemp, Manager of Collections and Engagement, Nottingham Museums and Galleries