9/9/2009
Serena Korda
Museum 52, London
The artist revisits of the Askesian Society, a club for scientific thinkers, established in 1796 in London. Members were expected to present a paper or be charged a fine, they met regularly to share theories and sample the newest drugs. Korda's meeting invites experts from diverse fields.
Serena Korda will be hosting a revisiting of the Askesian Society at Museum 52 on Thursday 10th September.
The Askesian Society was a club for scientific thinkers, established in 1796 in London. Members were expected to present a paper or be charged a fine, they met regularly to share theories and sample the newest drugs. In 1803 Luke Howard an amateur meteorologist presented his groundbreaking paper 'On the Modification of Clouds'.
Korda's meeting will invite experts from diverse fields, including theatre design, meteorology, literature, art and further afield to enter into a discussion sparked by Luke Howard, The Namer of Clouds.
Preview Thursday 10 September 6 - 8pm
Museum 52
52 Redchurch Street, London
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 11am - 6pm
free admission