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 learn more about Space Glaciers!?
Listen to our podcast as Frances joins Holly to discuss the science behind Mars’ enormous ice caps, their creative collaboration and how they used real satellite data to bring the planet’s frozen landscape to life in a brass sculpture.