The University of Cambridge presents an exhibition of new works by Ackroyd & Harvey at the David Attenborough Building. The artists have been awarded a major public art commission in response to the redevelopment of the iconic brutalist building designed originally by Arup. Following a period of consultation with the Department of Zoology, Museum of Zoology and the Cambridge Conservation Initiative, Ackroyd & Harvey initiated a series of works that addresses the interdependence between the partners who inhabit the David Attenborough Building and focuses on the links between fundamental biology, global conservation, the Museum’s collections and human ecologies.

This is the first showing of work by Ackroyd & Harvey in Cambridge and includes a mixed-media living artwork, a twin-screen film projection, a large-scale wall text and an existing sculptural work – a 6m long crystallised whale skeleton. Two large-scale permanent works composed of intensively layered slate are currently being installed at the Corn Exchange and New Museum entrances to the building.

The redevelopment of the David Attenborough Building has been designed by Nicholas Hare Architects and is home to the Cambridge Conservation Initiativeand the University Museum of Zoology. This pioneering relationship celebrates the advancement of research, practice and public engagement with the natural world and protection of biodiversity. It houses over 500 academics, practitioners and students from the University and the Cambridge Conservation Initiative partner organisations.

Darbyshire worked with the artists and gallery, to create a set of bespoke light boxes for the exhibition.

Go to www.conflictedseeds.com for more information about the exhibition,

Click here for more information about light boxes or contact richardlaw@darbyshire.uk.com for enquiries.