Season's greetings from the Museum of Miniature Found Objects. This charming yuletide display has been created by local children at the nearby St Erik's Academy of Wrestling Excellence, using objects from the museum's collection. Its opening was serenaded in a truly festive manner by the museum choir, with a delightful selection of Christmas carols.
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Found objects:
= blue star: 3.26pm, Wednesday 10 August, Dunsmure Road, north London;
= chocolate gold coin: 11.47am, Wednesday 30 November, Turbine Hall, Tate Modern, central London;
= circular mirror: 10.54am, Thursday 17 November, Westfield Mall, west London;
= green feather: 2.11pm, Thursday 14 July, Mackenzie Road, north London;
= large silver star: 10.27am, Friday 29 July, Friars Court, Lyne Crescent, east London;
= small silver star: 12.01pm, Thursday 21 July, Elthorne Road, east London;
= snowman sticker: 11.01am, Monday 5 December, Warner Place, east London.
Recent visitors to the Museum of Miniature Found Objects will have noticed members of staff sporting this badge. The high numbers of visitors to the museum's galleries of late has sometimes made it difficult for individuals to find staff to answer questions and provide information on the exhibits. Working closely with the Institute of Invigilating, the museum has raised the profile of gallery attendants, through this innovative design (© MeggGlobalConcepts), thus ensuring the visitor's experience of the museum is a satisfying one.
The Museum of Miniature Found Objects has just concluded its first artist-in-residency, which marks the successful inauguration of the museum's arts programme. The Biffo Art Collective has been working in the museum's galleries, drawing inspiration from both the museum's collection and members of the public, to explore the relationship between the finder and the found. The works are currently on exhibition in the entrance hall, and presented here is a small selection from the Biffo Art Collective's work over the past fortnight.
