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The Beating Heart: The Art & Science of Our Most Vital Organ
“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.
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.
Date:
14 May 2026, 18:30
Venue:
History of Science Museum, Broad Street OX1 3AZ
Venue Details:
No level access
Speaker:
Professor Robin Choudhury (University of Oxford)
Organiser:
Ruth Holliday (History of Science Museum)
Host:
Ruth Holliday (History of Science Museum)
Part of:
History of Science Museum Events
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://hsm.ox.ac.uk/event/the-beating-heart
Cost:
£5 - £8
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Ruth Holliday
