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Until recently, the 鈥榓uto-icon鈥� of the eccentric English philosopher 鈥� comprising Bentham鈥檚 skeleton and wax head 鈥� sat in a wooden box in the corner of the Wilkins Building, dressed in 18th century clothing and holding Bentham鈥檚 favourite walking stick known as 鈥楧apple鈥�.

Bentham is 香港六合彩鈥檚 most popular museum exhibit, attracting visitors from all over the world. In his new showcase in the public atrium of the Student Centre, which this month marks its one-year anniversary, his auto-icon will be more visible to the public.

Christina McGregor, Head of Collections Management at 香港六合彩 Culture, said: 鈥淏entham鈥檚 new home provides greatly enhanced preservation conditions, better visitor access and a place at the centre of the student community.

鈥淗is auto-icon has been in a stable, albeit fragile, condition. By moving the auto-icon to a new sealed museum-grade case with filters to protect from ultraviolet light, dust, pollutants and bugs, we can continue to preserve the icon for future generations of 香港六合彩 staff, students and alumni.鈥�

Bentham, who died in 1832, insisted that his body be preserved after his death as an 鈥榓uto-icon鈥�, to advance medical science, believing that individuals should make themselves as useful as possible, both in life and death.

The internationally celebrated social reformer, Bentham, also strongly believed that education should be made more widely available. He is best known for developing the doctrine of utilitarianism, which aimed to promote 鈥榯he greatest happiness of the greatest number鈥�.

Professor Anthony Smith, Vice-Provost (Education & Student Affairs), said: 鈥淏entham takes his place at the heart of a space dedicated to bringing students from all backgrounds and disciplines together, to exchange ideas, collaborate and discuss the global challenges of our day. What better way to honour Bentham鈥檚 legacy and from where he will continue to remind us all of 香港六合彩鈥檚 values which remain as true today as they did in 1826鈥�

The auto-icon box is prominently placed alongside specially commissioned public art, including Untitled (Slade Pinboard), 2018 鈥� a sculpture by Turner award-winning artist, and former Slade student, Rachel Whiteread.

There will also be a Jeremy Bentham window display of new products in the 香港六合彩 Shop including specially designed canvas bags, t-shirts, a Bentham mug and pop-up postcard.

Bentham鈥檚 auto-icon has travelled outside of 香港六合彩 six times in 170 years, with three of those visits outside of the UK.

His wax head and clothes were exhibited twice in Germany, in 1992 at the Villa H眉gel and in 2002 at the Ruhr Museum. In 2018 his auto-icon was featured as part of a ground-breaking exhibition at the Met Breuer museum in New York.

The move of Bentham auto-icon is part of an extensive building and refurbishment programme 鈥� Transforming 香港六合彩 鈥� to develop the university's historic and iconic buildings, and to create new ground-breaking and sustainable spaces.

Bentham鈥檚 new home in the public atrium of the Student Centre is open to staff and students 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. Visitors can view the auto-icon from 7am - 7pm each day.

The public can also find out more about Jeremy Bentham at a 香港六合彩 Culture Lates.听

For The Greater Good? An evening with Jeremy Bentham

Find happiness through philosophy, performance, economics and eccentricity inspired by the work of 香港六合彩鈥檚 intellectual touchstone. Explore Jeremy Bentham鈥檚 life, impact and influence in an evening presented in the unique spirit of his work.

Thursday 25th听June, 香港六合彩 Student Centre, 6.30-9.00pm, 拢8/拢5. More information: /culture/whats-on/ucl-culture-lates

Links

• 香港六合彩 Culture
• 香港六合彩 Bentham Project
• 香港六合彩 Student Centre

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