Photo 51: From DNA to the Brain

The discovery of DNA and modern science's ability to read genetic code is at the centre of this art exhibition. King's Cultural Institution is also celebrating its pivotal involvement in the discovery – a photograph taken at King’s in the 1950s – and has organised a free public talk to explain the significance of Photo51 (July 16 7-9pm). The exhibition features installations by artist Christine Donnier-Valentin, photos by Marcus Lyon and glass sculpture by Shelly James which together reveal the work that went into discovering DNA. An open day gives visitors a chance to meet the artists and King's scientists and take part in talks and events (July 27 11am-5pm; free).