Lichen: A Beauty Exposed

An exhibition of lichen photographs by Northumberland photographer Iain Duncan has just opened in the main gallery and foyer of the Queen’s Hall, Hexham, and will be there until 22^nd November 2014.

This is the culmination of a two year project to showcase the aesthetic qualities of the lichens found on, and in the immediate vicinity of, Hadrian's Wall. The Roman wall is of great historical importance and is a World Heritage site, but the aim of this project, is to introduce audiences to aspects of the holistic and continuing story of Hadrian's Wall, beyond the time of ancient Rome, and to raise awareness of a natural colonisation which is ongoing.

The exhibition will be supported by a number of workshops, including two Introductions to Lichens based at Cawfields Quarry, on the Wall. These are being run in conjunction with the Natural History Society of Northumbria, and places should be booked through the Queen’s Hall ticket office.