The MEMS community wants to congratulate one of its own, Anna-Nadine Pike, on the launch of a major online exhibition. The exhibition, undertaken for the University of Edinburgh, is the first to be devoted to the life and exquisite works of the pre-eminent female scribe, Esther Inglis, who died in 1624.
Anna returned to Canterbury last week to give to our community a preview of the exhibition which is available from Monday, 28th October 2024. She explained that it follows on from a series of events which took place in the Scottish capital over the summer, including most recently a symposium which she organised on Inglis. Anna also took the opportunity to talk about the challenges faced in creating an exhibition like this, and explain the choices made in thinking about its intended multiple audiences.
Anna’s supervisor, David Rundle, commented: ‘Anna has achieved an impressive feat with this exhibition: it is deeply learned and rich in detail, so that it will be a treasure trove for historians, palaeographers and literary scholars to explore. In addition, however, it is highly accessible, visually attractive, easy to navigate and engaging in a way that should ensure it is both a wonderful teaching tool and a route for the wider public to become acquainted with this remarkable figure’.
We encourage you to visit the exhibition, learn about Inglis, and provide Anna with your feedback.