by Michelle Rumney | Mar 22, 2019 | Inspiring, Selected, Studio & Process
Hereford Cathedral’s infamous Mappa Mundi is a map of maps. It’s the largest surviving map of its time measuring 1.59 x 1.34 metres (5’2” by 4’4”). The map dates from about 1280 – 1300 and is made of a single sheet of vellum (calf skin). In 2017...
by Michelle Rumney | Jan 27, 2019 | In Action, On Show, Play, Studio & Process, Talks & Workshops
Re-Framing Our World – Medieval & Modern Mapping The Map of Mundi Exhibition: One of 5 Weekly Themes I was in the gallery 3 days per week, working – exploring a different theme each week, engaging with visitors and running workshops for both the public...
by Michelle Rumney | Jan 10, 2019 | Artist's Journeys, On Show, Supporters, Talks & Workshops
PRESS RELEASE Lighthouse presents THE MAP OF MUNDI Saturday 12 January – Saturday 16 February 10am (Main Gallery) Free Tickets & information 01202 280000 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Bournemouth artist Michelle Rumney is inviting a very human response to her gallery...
by Michelle Rumney | Dec 20, 2018 | Collaborations, On Show, Spaces
A Modern Medieval map? The Map of Mundi was inspired by Hereford Cathedral’s infamous Mappa Mundi. It’s the largest surviving map of its kind and dates from approximately 1290. It’s stunning, and not at all a map in the way we understand maps today....
