NATURA showcases a rare collection of beautifully illustrated posters from the 1960s to early 1980s, originally used to teach about nature and science in Soviet-era classrooms.
Sourced in Ukraine, the works offer a vivid celebration of the natural world, with subjects ranging from minerals to flora and fauna and the changing seasons. The exhibition is presented by Margate-based Parapapa, a project founded by Ukrainian Anna Laznya, who carefully sources each item.
Each piece will be available for sale, with proceeds going towards both community efforts in Ukraine and The Margate Caves Community Education Trust, the charity which runs the Margate Caves. Margaret Bryan was a trailblazing natural philosopher and educator who lived on the Caves site in the 18th Century. She ran a boarding school here for young women, teaching astronomy and the sciences, a radical pursuit at the time.
The NATURA exhibition continues in the spirit of accessible education in an inspiring space and runs from 26 July to 31 August, 10-5.
Admission is free; normal charges to visit the Caves apply.
Free, normal charges to visit the Caves apply.
