Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
A Resonance of Emerald is a playable artwork created by artist Paul Evans based on the research of Shriya Uday and Rob MacDonald into how human aesthetic colour choices affect the nature of trade in tropical birds and, in turn, impacts on the ecosystems on which they depend. This interactive installation involves the audience in the co-creation of a colourful, emotionally engaging picture of human impact.
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
Be the Bee is an immersive installation produced by Zoe Genders and Dan Conway that transforms human vision into pollinator perception. Through sculpture, projection and LiDAR scanning, based on research by Dr Stuart Campbell, visitors experience life as a foraging bee in Sheffield. The exhibit reveals hidden flower signals, the challenge of fragmented habitats and the importance of floral corridors, inspiring action to support urban pollinators.
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
Birds of paradise are among the most vibrant creatures on the planet, using their spectacular plumage to show off and attract mates. Marvel at the giant birdof- paradise sculptures created by artists Jo Veal and Patrick Amber and discover the fascinating science behind these wonderful birds through the research of Dr Christopher Cooney. Includes sculptures in both the Winter Garden until Friday 13 November, and Millennium Gallery until Sunday 15 November. Create your own bird of paradise in a workshop with the artists – 12–2pm, Sat 14 November. Suitable for younger makers and families, all welcome.
Podcast
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Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
Capturing the icy wonders of the Red Planet, Space Glaciers! is a striking metal sculpture by silversmith Holly Clifford. The piece translates the scientific research of Dr Frances Butcher, who utilises satellite imagery and surface elevation data to decipher the rich glacial and climate history of Mars. Space Glaciers! is situated in the Millennium Gallery foyer, outside Ambulo cafe.
Podcast
Want to find out more? A special podcast exploring the research and ideas behind this exhibit is coming soon. Check back here to listen.
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
The Sound of the Crowd is an interactive exhibit utilising the electronic music archive of The Black Dog. Grounded in research by Professor Guy Brown and Professor Nikki Dibben, the installation invites you to train an AI learning model with your own choices, co-creating a brand-new track shaped entirely by the audience. The exhibition is supported by a live demonstration at Channing Hall (see page 8 for details).
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
The Yearbook of 2040 is an interactive installation by 25framesdesign, inspired by the research of Dr Jiahong Chen. In this future, everything is connected and “smartified.” This speculative yearbook guides you through the pivotal moments of 2040, from massive technological breakthroughs to deep social transformations and shared collective memories. Step in, explore and reflect: is this the future you want to build?
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
This exhibition brings together photographs and personal reflections from people with experience of giving and receiving care. The project begins with a question: what does care mean to you?
Through conversations and photography, participants reflect on their own experiences, memories and understandings of care. Each portrait is accompanied by a short piece of writing developed from these reflections. Each photo offers a glimpse into the different ways people make sense of care in their lives.
The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on their own understandings of care and engage with the perspectives shared by participants.
The project is part of the University of Sheffield’s Festival of the Mind and was developed through collaboration between members of the public, photographer Les Monaghan, and the National Institute for Health and Social Care’s (NIHR) School for Social Care Research at the University of Sheffield.
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
Essential to life on Earth, pollen is the focal point of this exhibit created by artist Jodie Armand. Grounded by the scientific research of Dr Lisa Smith and Professor Charles Wellman, Pollen Through Space and Time reveals the extraordinary structural diversity of pollen grains and captures the intricate, hidden processes that unfold within flowers during pollination.
Image Information:
Pollen grains imaged with a scanning electron microscope to show surface structures. Images produced are false coloured so do not reflect real pollen colours.
Top row: Daisy, Viburnum, Cherry tree
Second row: Crocus, Colt’s foot, Sloe
Third row: Common comfrey, Tete a tete, Dandelion
Bottom row: Hyacinth, Primrose, Forsythia
Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Millennium Gallery, 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PP
About the exhibit
What is your A&E story? Poet Sarah Lasoye and Sheffield residents present a moving collection of new poetry, drawing directly on Dr. Joanna Sutton-Klein’s vital research into systemic healthcare inequalities within Accident & Emergency departments. Immerse yourself in these powerful voices through a beautifully crafted audio piece mixed by Kitty Turner.
