Lecture 30 - Louise Dennis

We are pleased to be joined in this series by the Icon Modern Materials Network.

Louise Dennis, Curator of MoDiP, the Museum of Design in Plastics at the Arts University Bournemouth

Overview

This talk comes from a curatorial perspective and will be an introduction to the Museum of Design in Plastics, Arts University Bournemouth. It will explore the museum’s aims and purpose within its specialist setting of an arts university, how it supports other museums in the sector, and develops a more open debate on plastics with the visiting public. The talk will include a brief exploration of the relationships created between visitors and objects in a museum setting and how these can have an impact on a general understanding of plastics.

About the speaker

Louise Dennis is the Curator of MoDiP, the Museum of Design in Plastics at the Arts University Bournemouth. As a museums professional, Louise has gained many years’ experience working with a range of interesting collections of various materials from those relating to the brewing industry, ceramics, jewellery, historical glassware, and military history. She is currently working towards a PhD and researching the value of MoDiP and its plastics focus.