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'The Art of Exploration - The Polar Vision of Sir Wally Herbert'
last update: May 20, 2009 04:08 PM
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the completion of the first and only crossing of the Arctic Ocean on foot, and the first undisputed expedition to reach the North Pole, the Scott Polar Research Institute and Polar World are delighted to present a touring exhibition of prints of Sir Wally Herberts stuining paintings of the Arctic and Antarctic. The Art of Exploration is an important exhibition which gives its audience an evocative insight into the experience of the polar wilderness. Sir Wally Herbert passed away recently and this is an opportunity to celebrate his contribution to our knowledge of the polar world.
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May 30, 2009 12:00 AM
to Aug 31, 2009 12:00 AM |
| Where | Discovery Point Cafe Gallery, Dundee, Scotland |
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On loan from the Scott Polar Research Institute, this exhibition features high quality framed reproductions of Sir Wally Herbert's stunning paintings. His pictures reflect not only the beauty of the polar landscape, but also the men who travelled through it.
Perhaps Sir Wally's greatest achievement during the course of his 50 year polar career was the British Trans-Arctic Expedition in 1968-69, an epic 16 month 3,800 mile trek. This first surface crossing of the Arctic Ocean is now regarded by most historians as the last great journey on Earth.
The exhibition also features amazing objects such as Sir Wally's pocket sextant and compass and his painting gear. There is also some of his clothing (polar bear skin trousers and reindeer parka with hood and goggles) plus the original sledge from 1969.
