In this live steamed talk, Dr Elizabeth Robles from the University of Bristol, will explore key artworks by members of the Blk Art Group.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Climate Change, Loss of Biodiversity
Wed. 4 August 2021
Four world-class researchers explore different approaches to urban planting that result in green pleasant places with increased biodiversity.
Platform 20: Heavy Water – in-conversation with Maud Haya-Baviera, Joanna Whittle + Victoria Lucas
Tue. 10 August 2021
Join Angelica Sule, Programme Director at Site Gallery, for an online panel discussion with artists Maud Haya-Baviera, Joanna Whittle and Victoria Lucas.
Where Do Camels Belong?
Tue. 17 August 2021
Friends of the Botanical Gardens host a talk on alien species. Looking at how invasive and non-native plant species can improve diversity.
Creating a New National Collection at Wisley
Tue. 7 September 2021
Horticulturist James Miller shares an insight into the creation at Wisley of the new Astilbe national collection.
Flora Domestica: A Social History of Indoor Plants
Tue. 21 September 2021
Advolly Richmond traces the social history of indoor plants from ancient Japan through to the present day, and highlights the complicated relationship we have with them today.
An Air Quality Garden: an educational tool to learn about and combat air pollution
Tue. 16 November 2021
Find out about the establishment of the Air Quality Garden in Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Discover how plants can be used to monitor air quality, and the effects of pollution on human health.