Presentation Date
9-8-2010
Description
The Absolute Poison exhibit, curated by Laura J. Hall, MFA, delved into the fascinating and deadly world of poisons. From the ancient Sumerian goddess Gula, to Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and the infamous cyanide-laced Tylenol case of 1982, poisons have long held a place in our collective imagination. The exhibit explored the history, symbolism, and cultural impact of poisons, featuring materials such as Albrecht Dürer’s Adam and Eve with its skull and crossbones motif symbolizing death. On display from September 2010 to August 2011 at the UNM Domenici Center, the exhibit examined how poisons have shaped narratives of danger and mystery. September 8, 2010 - August 12, 2011
Document Type
Poster
Conference/Presentation Location
Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education Auditorium Lobby, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Language
English
Keywords
Poisons, History of medicine, Toxicology, Cultural symbolism
Disciplines
Classical Archaeology and Art History | Critical and Cultural Studies | History of Science, Technology, and Medicine | Toxicology
Recommended Citation
Hall, Laura J.. "Curated Exhibit: Absolute Poison." (2010). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hslic-posters-presentations/165
Exhibit Introduction
Included in
Classical Archaeology and Art History Commons, Critical and Cultural Studies Commons, History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Commons, Toxicology Commons
