Sue Packer Pet Photos at Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Friday, 18 August 2006 10:59

Exeter, UK - A fascinating exhibition of photographs exploring the relationships between pets and their owners opens at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum this September.

The 56 beautifully studied portraits, taken by photographer Sue Packer, feature people with the extraordinary catalogue of species commonly kept as companions, from the popular furry, four legged creatures to the more unusual.

The images capture Sue’s fascination with the dedication and enthusiasm people show for their pets, as well as the particular and sometimes peculiar relationships between animals and people.

Pets opens on September 1^st and runs until 31^st October.  Pets is a Harley Gallery and Aberystwyth Arts Centre Touring Exhibition.

A Brief History

Initially proposed by Sir Stafford Northcote as a practical memorial to Prince Albert, an appeal fund was launched in 1861 and the first phases of the Museum were completed by 1868.  There’s more in Exeter’s museum than you might imagine, its 16 galleries of displays take visitors on a voyage of discovery from pre-history to the present day and from Exeter all around the world.

Visit The Royal Albert Memorial Museum website at : http://www.24hourmuseum.org.uk/museum/SW000088.html