Project overview
Drawing on his expertise on the philosopher, scientist, poet, and playwright, Margaret Cavendish (1623-1673), and with the support of the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Daniel Whiting has collaborated with Colchester Museums and the Harley Foundation. Daniel has had a transformational impact on curatorial practice and exhibition design by enabling and encouraging heritage professionals to capitalize on and communicate intellectual and literary history. He has also helped them these organisations to deliver their strategic priorities, in particular, to improve representation of members of marginalized groups.
With Colchester Museums, Daniel collaborated on the design and delivery of Margaret Cavendish: Trailblazer. This is its first exhibition dedicated to the life and writings of this prolific author in the city of her birth. Alongside the exhibition, Daniel worked with the educational team to produce downloadable resources on Cavendish for schools and colleges to enrich the curriculum and raise awareness and understanding of her contributions. This work is line with Colchester Museum’s Inclusion Statement, the aims of which include to address the “patriarchal power structures and inherent biases in our current displays”.
Daniel is now working with the Harley Foundation at the Welbeck Estate, one of Cavendish’s residences. He has written a biography for its Influential Women of Welbeck webpage and is now serving as the academic advisor for an upcoming exhibition to feature Cavendish.
With Colchester Museums, Daniel collaborated on the design and delivery of Margaret Cavendish: Trailblazer. This is its first exhibition dedicated to the life and writings of this prolific author in the city of her birth. Alongside the exhibition, Daniel worked with the educational team to produce downloadable resources on Cavendish for schools and colleges to enrich the curriculum and raise awareness and understanding of her contributions. This work is line with Colchester Museum’s Inclusion Statement, the aims of which include to address the “patriarchal power structures and inherent biases in our current displays”.
Daniel is now working with the Harley Foundation at the Welbeck Estate, one of Cavendish’s residences. He has written a biography for its Influential Women of Welbeck webpage and is now serving as the academic advisor for an upcoming exhibition to feature Cavendish.
