#ipswichmuseum

Fascinating to see and I’m sure it would be a good way to get to know the anatomy of animal if you were a wildlife artist! 

For Oliver and I though, the main attraction was the world cultural display. We journeyed through from China right round to Africa. It is a collection of beautiful artefacts and clothing, all made with such precision and artistry.

Looking at an embroidered head dresses and inlayed platform shoes, I think this would be a perfect place for an artist of any description to create a response. A poet or writer would undoubtedly find beautiful narratives in these objects. For a Music Producer this could be a stimulus to try mixing the sounds of steal drums with ghostly chimes, and for any visual artist a collection like this is a real haven!

There is something beautiful in absorbing other cultures and also about history. The combination of the two becomes a very humbling experience and incredibly inspiring. We definitely recommend a visit!

Do you have cultural influences in your work? Would you like the opportunity to develop new fusions in your music, dance, writing, film-making or visual art?