CULTURE CLUB
GARDEN DELIGHTS
Many of us have grown to appreciate the Cambridge University Botanic Garden more than ever over the past year; its beauty and serenity offering a welcome refuge during the chaos of the pandemic. If you’re keen to visit, there’s plenty planned for spring, including an international exhibition of garden photography that runs until 6 May. A chance to admire beautiful images of gardens from around the world, you can find it by the grass maze. Science on Sundays (currently online) continues its voyage of discovery, taking a look at the latest developments in plant science, as well as research linked to the plant collection at CUBG. There’s also a busy schedule of courses throughout spring and summer, with subjects ranging from garden design to nature printing. Find out more on the website. botanic.cam.ac.uk
THIS MONTH AT THE FITZ Whether it’s a loving hug, linked arm or reassuring hand on the shoulder, the pandemic has deprived us of one of our most basic needs – physical contact – and
caused us to reflect on what happens when we are starved of it. It couldn’t be a more fitting moment for The Fitzwilliam Museum’s new exhibition, The Human Touch, which probes into themes such as anatomy and skin, ideological touch, and the relationship between the brain, hand and creativity. Objects range from ancient Egyptian limestone sculptures to medieval manuscripts and panel paintings, and the exhibition runs from 18 May to 1 August. Also at the Fitz this month is Scent from Nature: Beauty’s botanical origins, which showcases early examples of botanical illustration, offering visitors a chance to see watercolours, perfume bottles and more. fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
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