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The Uncanny: A Centenary
2019-10-30 12:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Freud Museum London, 20 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5SX, London, Verenigd Koninkrijk
The uncanny is a feeling that is difficult to describe. It is related to dread, horror, repulsion and distress. But what turns something frightening into something uncanny?
An immersive exploration of Freud’s essay and its legacy. With new work by Elizabeth Dearnley, lili Spain, Martha Todd and Karolina Urbaniak & Martin Bladh. Also featuring etchings by German Surrealist Hans Bellmer. All designed to make feel a little unsettled…
As part of the exhibition Freud’s death couch is on display in his study, where he died. This rarely seen object is only available to view until the 9th of February 2020.
More information: www.freud.org.uk
Further reading: Freud’s Death Bed. Notes on the “Invalid Couch” at Maresfield Gardens by Professor Brett Kahr
