University College London Art and Geology Collections have created a new
interdisciplinary exhibition and programme of events inspired by UCL’s
Johnston-Lavis Collection of works of art, rare books, photographs and
geological specimens.
Dr Henry James Johnston-Lavis (1856-1914) studied medicine at UCL,
although he went on to become a renowned volcanologist. He was mainly
interested in the volcanoes of southern Italy, particularly Vesuvius, and
bequeathed his magnificent collection of books, paintings, engravings,
volcanological photographs, and rock and mineral specimens to UCL, which
are now cared for in the Geology Collections, UCL Earth Sciences, and in
UCL Library Special Collections.
The exhibition ‘Violent Earth: The Unique Legacy of Dr Johnston-Lavis’
runs from 17 October 2005–28 April 2006 in UCL’s Strang Print Room and
continues into UCL Earth Sciences, first floor, South Wing. Curated
jointly by UCL’s Geology and Art Collections, it highlights his collection
of images of volcanoes and earthquakes and explores their contribution to
the modern study of geohazards.
The exhibition will be complemented by a series of lunchtime gallery
talks, which are free and open to the public. The Strang Print Room is
open Monday–Friday, 1pm–5pm. Directions are at
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/silva/museums/uclart/visit-us
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