Wellcome Collection Exhibition Examines Aging Through Art and Science
The Wellcome Collection in London is presenting 'The Coming of Age,' an exhibition opening on March 26 that investigates aging experiences from youth to advanced years. This display incorporates over 120 artworks and objects, blending artistic, scientific, and cultural viewpoints. It addresses societal challenges related to increased longevity and health disparities. Notable items include a historic silver sake cup given to Japanese centenarians and a 16th-century woodcut by Sebald Beham. The exhibition aims to explore how communities can improve conditions for aging populations.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'The Coming of Age' opens March 26 at Wellcome Collection
- Features more than 120 artworks and objects exploring aging
- Includes Sebald Beham's 1536 woodcut and Japanese centenarian sake cups
- Examines aging from adolescence through older age using multiple perspectives
- Addresses societal adaptation to increased human longevity
Entities
Artists
- Sebald Beham
Institutions
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Japan