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.

Professor Choudhury and Dr Ackermann will uncover the saints, artists, lovers, scholars and scientists who unwittingly influenced each other in building an understanding of the beating heart.

And 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.

6.15pm: Doors open

6:30pm: Professor Robin Choudhury in conversation with Dr Silke Ackermann

7.10pm: Q&A