Discover the extraordinary story behind one of humankind’s greatest achievements. From hieroglyphs to emojis, chart the evolution of writing through 5,000 years of human innovation.
Taking as its focus the artist’s masterpiece, The March of the Guards to Finchley, this exhibition reveals Hogarth’s innovative use of sound.
A display of new work by British artist Nicola Bealing. Using both print and painting, Bealing’s work takes as its starting point the subjects and narratives found within 18th-century broadside ballads.
Experience some of the best British and international podcasts live, meet the podcasters and discover new talents – all under one roof over one weekend.
To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the British Library brings together highlights from three of his remarkable notebooks.
Introducing KQ Walking Tours, a new series of guided rambles around the KQ curated exclusively for KQ staff, friends and family.
The first major UK exhibition of leading satirist Posy Simmonds looks back at a career spanning 50 years through 150 pieces of original artwork.
Join the Knowledge Quarter for a private view of Global Dickens, exploring how Dickens' travels through North America and Europe had an impact on his writing, as well as the famous writer's influence all over the world.
An exhibition of the Lacquer Work of Koyanagi Tanekuni.
Our Sustainability Roundtable on the plastics crisis will examine the problem from several perspectives. We will hear from professionals on the front lines of the crisis; recycling experts, scientists, and individuals pushing for change in their organisations. Share your own knowledge, learn from other partners about how to inspire organisational change and finally discover what you can and can't put in the recycling bin.
