Art: The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

This fascinating major new exhibition at the the Wellcome Collection  in Euston, central London, explores notions of beauty across time and cultures.

It’s running until the 28th April 2024 and best of all – its absolutely free to visit!

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The gallery says:

Around the world, beauty is constantly seen as an ideal worthy of going to great lengths to achieve.

 

But what are the driving forces that lead us to believe in a myth of universal beauty, despite its evolving nature?

 

Featuring over 200 items, including historical objects, artworks, films and new commissions, the exhibition considers the influence of morality, status, health, age, race and gender on the evolution of ideas about beauty.

 

We invite you to question established norms and reflect on more inclusive definitions of beauty.

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Observer gave the exhibition a five start review, saying|:

This riveting show traces humanity’s obsession with beauty through time and cultures with a keen sense of the ludicrous and the shocking.

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures

Exhibition details

The Cult of Beauty
26 October 2023 – 28 April 2024

Wellcome Collection
183 Euston Road, NW1 2BE
Getting there
Tel: +44 (0)20 7611 2222
Email: info@wellcomecollection.org

Free admission
Galleries open Tuesday – Sunday

Opening times

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday 10:00 – 20:00
Friday 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday 10:00 – 18:00

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