Tuesday 20 May, 10:00 – 17:00
Natural History Museum, London

Do you have an interest in the ways that insects have influenced art, culture and wider society?

Have you ever worked with artists, performers, musicians, writers or anyone in the creative sectors? Or had a desire to do so?

If so, you are invited to a meeting at the Natural History Museum where the group of artists who exhibited work in the Insect Odyssey exhibition in 2022 (see Antenna 46/3) will meet to discuss their coming exhibition in February 2026 in Bath and explore possible collaborations. 

There will be a morning of short talks from entomologists and artists, including Dr Erica McAlister Hon.FRES and after lunch there is a look behind the scenes of the Diptera  and Lepidoptera departments. 

If this meeting is a success, the Society is considering holding more meetings in this vein.

If you can offer a short talk about your involvement with the arts please email Peter Smithers at peter@royensoc.co.uk

The event is exclusive to RES Members and Fellows only.

The event is free to attend but if you wish to make a donation towards the cost of our events, you can do so here:

The event will be capped at 40 to ensure everyone is able to attend a behind the scenes tour.