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If you haven’t yet stopped by the Library, I’d thoroughly recommend you make a detour to see our latest incredible photography exhibition by travel and documentary photographer Md Abdulla Al Mamun. Check out his Instagram feed for more of his unique insight into how images can remind us of our profound interconnectedness and the unspoken bond between species, emphasizing that we, as humans, share the same space and responsibilities as the animals and nature that surround us.

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Through my work as a travel, documentary photographer, I have had the opportunity to capture moments where humanity and nature intersect in the most unexpected and beautiful ways. In every corner of the world, there are stories unfolding that showcase the delicate balance between the concrete jungles we build and the natural world that continues to coexist alongside us.

This exhibition is not only a collection of images but a powerful message I feel compelled to share with the next generation — one that highlights the profound connection between humans, animals, and the natural world around us. As a photographer who has travelled to various cities across the globe, I have come to realize that this relationship is essential for the survival and health of our urban spaces.

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You told us you enjoyed being surrounded by attractive works of art so we expanded our display space and turned much of the Library into an exhibition space.

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We are lucky enough to have local artist and Senior Teaching Fellow in Nursing at the University of Portsmouth, Simon Holliday is displaying two imaginative exhibits of his imaginative work, both related, either directly or indirectly, to the local landscape. Come see them in all their glory on the first floor landing!

Art of Glass is probably best described as a body of sculptural work which I’ve been constructing using found objects. The project is born out of my habitual tendency towards beachcombing. In particular, this tendency to collect objects of interest from the shoreline around Hampshire.

Simon’s photographic exhibition, the Serenissima of the South Coast, describes a walking tour of Portsmouth as a city in decline.

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Are you a budding artist, designer or hobbyist? Are you passionate about a social issue, your home country, or an academic subject? Is there an academic or work-based project that you have completed that fascinated you and that you would like to share with others? The library display space is available to all students and staff to share their interests with the world, from art and design to photographic collections, painted miniature collections, academic posters suitable for a general audience or more conceptual pieces.

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Don’t miss Dr John Kannenberg’s public talk exploring the Museum of Portable Sound at 5.30 pm on Friday 26 January 2024, where John will be giving an introduction to the Museum, playing some of the sounds in the collection, and offering a walkthrough of the Sounds Beyond Music exhibits from the Museums’ Physical Objects Collection.

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Have you seen our latest exhibition Sounds Beyond Music: Selected Objects from the Museum of Portable Sound on the Mezzanine of Portsmouth University Library? Pop up to see the exhibition which runs until 31st January 2024. While you are there …

The Museum of Portable Sound and our Special Collections Exhibitions. Read more »

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You may remember back in January I blogged about the devastating effect of the Blitz on Portsmouth which took place 75 years ago. Some of the most evocative artistic images of this period, which retain all their power and emotion today, …

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The history of the University of Portsmouth stretches back to 1869.  A display telling the story of the various institutions which became our current university is now on show at the Portsmouth History Centre until mid-May.  The display is a joint project between Portsmouth …

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Next time you visit the library, make sure that you take a look at the fabulous Mail Art exhibition on the first floor, curated by Oliver Tubb, MA(Res) Creative Industries student. Ollie’s project aims to archive and promote an extensive …

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