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These intricate anatomical drawings show how Ayurveda practitioners have explored the human body and how it works.

The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.

'Death: A self-portrait' showcases some 300 works from a unique collection devoted to the iconography of death.

The choices a curator makes – what goes in? what stays out? why? – are often as fascinating as the exhibition itself.

An exquisite treasury of illustrations and objects, this book presents a visual history of some of the earliest medical systems and healing practices in the world.

First Prize in the Popular Medicine category for the 2008 Medical Book Awards sponsored by the British Medical Association.

Tradition and modernity come together in Wellcome Collection’s new exhibition.

Gwen Smith talks to art director Peter Dyer about imagery, colour, type and staying true to the pages within.

In March 2024, Wellcome Collection will present ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’, a major solo exhibition by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills.

Gallery captions for the ‘Tranquillity’ exhibition.

Hysteria has long been associated with fanciful myths, but its history reveals how it has been used to control women’s behaviour and bodies

Read a complete set of gallery captions for Being Human, our gallery that explores how we think and feel about ourselves, our bodies and our relationship with the world around us.