The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ

Thu May 14 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm UTC+01:00

Broad Street, OX1 3AZ Oxford, United Kingdom | Oxford

History of Science Museum
Publisher/HostHistory of Science Museum
The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ
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"The Beating Heart is a cultural detective trail to try to understand how and why we have come to see the heart as we do." Professor Robin Choudhury
Join cardiologist and author Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann, Director of the History of Science Museum to explore the cultural clues in Robin’s recent book, The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ.
Robin and Silke will uncover the saints, artists, lovers, scholars, and scientists, who unwittingly influenced each other in building an understanding of the beating heart.
And they will discuss some of the beautiful heart images revealed in The Beating Heart that illuminate the age-old dance between art, religion, philosophy and ‘scientific’ thinking.
Join us in our atmospheric Basement Gallery for a stimulating fireside chat.
5.30pm: Doors open
5:45pm: Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann
6.10pm: Q&A
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