I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Nearby
Email to a friend
Journalist, historian and Have I Got News For You regular Ian Hislop has been on a mission to find stories of dissent, subversion and satire hidden within the vast collections of the British Museum for I Object, the museum's new autumn exhibition. Exploring how people have used objects to subvert official ideology and to mock the powerful throughout history, the display highlights handpicked objects associated with dissent - like the suffragettes of the Edwardian era, and the work of outspoken Chinese artists. Often anonymously created, the pieces give a voice to those who would otherwise be without one. From a defaced Roman bust to 18th century satirical prints to modern African cloth, each object has been chosen because of the subversive or satirical message it carries. A highlight of the exhibition is an artwork by Banksy, a hoax piece called Peckham Rock which was secretly 'installed' by the artist in the museum in 2005.
About British Museum
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are housed in this impressive museum of human history and culture (many of the artefacts are stored underneath the museum due to lack of space). More about British Museum
I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent images
I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent Ian Hislop explores the British Museum's Enlightenment Gallery. J.Fernandes/D.Hubbard © Trustees of the British Museum
LondonTown.com - I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent Location Map
Underground Stations
Railway Stations
Further articles featuring I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent on LondonTown.com
Discover what's on in London 2018 with our comprehensive guide to the best events. From theatre to art and music to sport, London 2018 has something for everyone - so read on to find out what London town has to offer.
Hotels near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Booking multiple rooms?
Visit our group bookings page or call 020 7437 4370 for assistance
Room 1
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £50 26% off
2-5 Montague Street, WC1B | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
The Grange White Hall Hotel is uniquely located in a quieter part of London's busy West End area, overlooking the world famous British Museum. With its ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £50 36% off
7 Montague Street, WC1B | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
An impressive looking 18th century townhouse, the Grange Blooms Hotel is located in the heart of London's trendy Bloomsbury area, adjacent to the British Museum. Just ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £74 28% off
97 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Conforming to the Radisson Blu Edwardian brand of mixing designer décor with designer locations, the Kenilworth has everything you'd expect from this established chain. 50 metres ... More
Events near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 11th February 2016 to 20th April 2019
I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H | 4 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Telling the story of Berry Gordy, who went from being a featherweight boxer to Motown music mogul, Motown The Musical transfers from Broadway to the West ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 2nd April 2018 to 5th January 2019
I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 4 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
It wowed audiences and won the Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards and now Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 24th October 2016 to 13th January 2019
I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent, Drury Lane, WC2B | 6 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Students at a prestigious prep school "stick it to the man" with encouragement from their substitute teacher - wannabe rock star Dewey Finn - in the ...More
Entertainment near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Entertainment > Theatres
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was probably ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 4 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Huge theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals, the Dominion Theatre, though built in 1928, underwent a �6 million restoration in 2017. Originally used as ... More
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
30 Colonnade, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 5 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
As the name suggests, The Horse Hospital wasn't always the modern arts venue it is today. Once home to sick and injured horses - many references ... More
Sights and Attractions near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Attractions > Museums
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
35 Little Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Combining art with humour, this addition to London's museum-cum-gallery scene is refreshingly vibrant. From political cartoons of Thatcher, Brown, Bush and Blair to rare originals on ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Bloomsbury Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 4 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
This Grade II listed building, a stunning neoclassical landmark constructed in the 1920s, was extensively remodelled in 2003 to provide 300,000 square feet of prime office, ... More
Shopping near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Shopping > Books
14 Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Opened in May 2003, with Alan Bennett cutting the ribbon, the London Review Bookshop is a welcome addition to the city's dwindling ranks of independent bookshops. ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
2 Pied Bull Yard, off Bury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
53 New Oxford Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A | 3 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
James Smith & Sons is an historic Victorian family business specialising in umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. Commonly known as "the Umbrella Shop", this immaculately presented ... More
Restaurants near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
International cuisine ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
The Great Court at the British Museum is a fabulous place to drain a mug of coffee while admiring the renovations of architect Sir Norman Foster.... More
London > Restaurants > International restaurants
British Museum, Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
... More
Education near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 5 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
18-22 Chenies Street, WC1E | 5 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
One of three RADA sites across London, this Chenies Street building contains rehearsal rooms, the finance department, RADA Enterprises, the RADA Marketing department, ... More
Leisure near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 4 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
This fun bowling alley and restaurant is a great place for a gang of you to spend a memorable night out trying to out-do each other. ... More
London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 6 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Before it was a hip private members' club designed specifically for the creative industries - complete with bar and dining rooms, cinema, TV and recording studios ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 6 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
Pubs near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Nightlife > Pubs
208 High Holborn, Covent Garden, London WC1V | 5 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
The flagship London pub of Yorkshire's oldest brewery, Samuel Smith, the Princess Louise has been carefully restored to her original Victorian layout complete with snugs, removed ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 5 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
40 Great Queen Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 6 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Philomena's is an Irish themed bar and sports cafe on Great Queen Street, just two minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station. A great place to ... More
Nightlife near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Nightlife > Bars
55 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 3 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Flight Club set its sights on bringing darts out of dark, dingy pubs and into the 21st century and they've hit ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 3 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Acclaimed designer Martin Brudnizki - responsible for the interiors at Dean Street Townhouse, Hix and Scarfes Bar - has breathed new life into The ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 3 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Taking inspiration from the 1920s and '30s - the golden era of cocktails - The Bloomsbury Club Bar is an inviting Art Deco retreat serving ... More
Meeting venue hire near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 7 minutes from I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
British Museum events
I Am Ashurbanipal: King Of The World, King Of AssyriaI Am Ashurbanipal: King Of The World, King Of AssyriaBe transported back to ancient Iraq in the 7th century BC, when Ashurbanipal became the most powerful person on earth. From his capital at Nineveh, he ruled a vast and diverse empire, shaping the lives of people from the shores of the eastern Mediterranean to the mountains of western Iran. This major British Museum exhibition tells the story of Ash2018-12-19T10:00:00+00002019-02-24T00:00:00+0000
Where:
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Sculpture
PRICING £17 (Adults), £14 (16-18yr olds), under 16s Free, National Art Pass £8.50, concs £14
DATES 8th November 2018 to 24th February 2019
VENUE British Museum
Be transported back to ancient Iraq in the 7th century BC, when Ashurbanipal became the most powerful person on earth. From his capital at Nineveh, he ruled a vast and diverse empire, shaping the lives of people from the shores of the eastern Mediterranean to the mountains of western Iran. This major British Museum exhibition tells the story of Ash... More about this event
I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissentI Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissentJournalist, historian and Have I Got News For You regular Ian Hislop has been on a mission to find stories of dissent, subversion and satire hidden within the vast collections of the British Museum for I Object, the museum's new autumn exhibition. Exploring how people have used objects to subvert official ideology and to mock the powerful throughou2018-12-19T00:00:00+00002019-01-20T00:00:00+0000
Where:
event > Exhibitions > Special exhibits - Museums
PRICING £12
DATES 6th September 2018 to 20th January 2019
VENUE British Museum
Journalist, historian and Have I Got News For You regular Ian Hislop has been on a mission to find stories of dissent, subversion and satire hidden within the vast collections of the British Museum for I Object, the museum's new autumn exhibition. Exploring how people have used objects to subvert official ideology and to mock the powerful throughou... More about this event
Edvard Munch: love and angstEdvard Munch: love and angstNorwegian artist Edvard Munch, famous for his haunting depictions of raw human emotion - think of Munch and you'll soon think of The Scream - is the subject of a major British Museum display, at the Sir Joseph Hotung Exhibition Gallery. Edvard Munch: love and angst focuses on Munch's prints - and there are around 17,800 to choose from - including a2019-04-11T00:00:00+01002019-07-21T00:00:00+0100
Where:
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Painting
DATES 11th April to 21st July 2019
VENUE British Museum
Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, famous for his haunting depictions of raw human emotion - think of Munch and you'll soon think of The Scream - is the subject of a major British Museum display, at the Sir Joseph Hotung Exhibition Gallery. Edvard Munch: love and angst focuses on Munch's prints - and there are around 17,800 to choose from - including a... More about this event
MangaMangaA recreation of the oldest surviving manga bookshop in Tokyo comes to the British Museum as it stages the largest exhibition of manga ever to take place outside of Japan. Literally meaning 'pictures run riot' this narrative art form has crossed over into other forms of cultural expression, including 'cosplay' dressing up. Contemporary manga and dig2019-05-23T00:00:00+01002019-08-26T00:00:00+0100
Where:
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Print
DATES 23rd May to 26th August 2019
VENUE British Museum
A recreation of the oldest surviving manga bookshop in Tokyo comes to the British Museum as it stages the largest exhibition of manga ever to take place outside of Japan. Literally meaning 'pictures run riot' this narrative art form has crossed over into other forms of cultural expression, including 'cosplay' dressing up. Contemporary manga and dig... More about this event
TroyTroyBe enchanted by the epic legend of the city of Troy, the place which inspired Greek myths about a horse full of hidden soldiers, Homer's Iliad and stories of Troilus and Cressida as the British Museum opens the gates to the ancient city. Through beautifully painted classical Greek vases and and later Bronze Age discoveries, the exhibition wades in 2019-11-21T00:00:00+00002020-03-08T00:00:00+0000
Where:
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Print
DATES 21st November 2019 to 8th March 2020
VENUE British Museum
Be enchanted by the epic legend of the city of Troy, the place which inspired Greek myths about a horse full of hidden soldiers, Homer's Iliad and stories of Troilus and Cressida as the British Museum opens the gates to the ancient city. Through beautifully painted classical Greek vases and and later Bronze Age discoveries, the exhibition wades in ... More about this event
Also in Great Russell Street
Our recommendations in the same street as I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
Alternate names and popular misspellings for I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent
|
Hotels Near I Object: Ian Hislop's search for dissent What's On Today Near I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent  I Am Ashurbanipal: King Of The World, King Of Assyria Exhibitions | Until 24th February 2019 Be transported back to ancient Iraq in the 7th century BC, when Ashurbanipal became the most powerful person on earth. ...More  The Montague Ski Lodge Seasonal | Until 13th January 2019 Montague Ski Lodge 2 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent Add some festive sparkle to your Christmas celebrations this year with a visit to The Montague Ski Lodge at The ...More  Motown The Musical Theatre | Until 20th April 2019 Shaftesbury Theatre 4 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent Telling the story of Berry Gordy, who went from being a featherweight boxer to Motown music mogul, Motown The Musical ...More  Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical Theatre | Until 5th January 2019 Dominion Theatre 4 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent It wowed audiences and won the Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards and ...More  School of Rock Theatre | Until 13th January 2019 New London Theatre 6 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent Students at a prestigious prep school "stick it to the man" with encouragement from their substitute teacher - wannabe rock ...More  Neighbourhood Cinema Frozen Island Seasonal | Until 27th January 2019 Tropicana Beach Club 6 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent This winter, the Neighbourhood Cinema gets into the festive spirit with screenings of Christmas classics on a Frozen Island. Visitors ...More  Matilda The Musical Theatre | Until 10th February 2019 Cambridge Theatre 7 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent The Royal Shakespeare Company's multiple award-winning musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's celebrated children's book Matilda is a big hit at ...More Ciaran Dowd: Don Rodolfo Comedy | Until 12th January 2019 Soho Theatre 8 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent Character comedian from the member of the critically acclaimed sketch group, Beasts, as he presents his alter ego - the ...More  Aladdin Theatre | Until 9th February 2019 Prince Edward Theatre 8 minutes walk from I Object: Ian Hislop's Search For Dissent The Broadway hit from the producer of The Lion King, Aladdin arrived in London in summer 2016. The story of ...More New on LondonTown  Is This Tomorrow? Exhibitions | From 14th February More than 60 years on from its groundbreaking 1956 exhibition, This is Tomorrow, the Whitechapel ...More  Michael Rakowitz Exhibitions | From 3rd June Iraqi-American artist Michael Rakowitz, whose winged bull that once guarded the gates of Nineveh in ...More  Grace Wales Bonner Exhibitions | From 18th January Over the course of one month, the Grace Wales Bonner exhibition at the Sackler part ...More  Emma Kunz Exhibitions | From 23rd March Geometric drawings inspired by spiritualism go on display at the Serpentine Gallery at the first ...More  Hito Steyerl: Power Plants Exhibitions | From 6th March Named "the most influential person in contemporary art" ...More  Crystal Maze LIVE Experience West End Exhibitions | From 1st May The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience West End From spring 2019 the Crystal Maze LIVE Experience ...More The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience West End Entertainment After three successful years in Angel, Islington, the ...More  Peeping Tom: Father (Vader) Theatre | From 30th January The Olivier award-winning Peeping Tom from Belgium return ...More  Gecko: The Wedding Theatre | From 24th January Gecko's intricate choreography brings the union between state and individual into question amid a flurry ...More  Theatre de l'Entrouvert: Anywhere Theatre | From 22nd January From France, Theatre de l'Entrouvert's puppet theatre piece, ...More Pinter At The Pinter: Party Time / Celebration Theatre | From 20th December The Jamie Lloyd Company's season of Harold Pinter's one-act plays continues with a double-bill of scathing attacks on materialism and the class system including Pinter's final play, Celebration. ...More  Meridian Water Attractions Meridian Water is a major £6 billion, 20-year London regeneration programme led by Enfield Council, ...More London Events 2019 Feature Cate Blanchett comes to the National Theatre in 2019, the Spice Girls reunite and Christian Dior is the Designer of Dreams at the V&A. Two new musicals are dedicated to Dolly Parton and Mary Poppins, ...More  Bussey Rooftop Bar Drinking Parallel to Frank's Cafe on the roof of the Bussey Building, the Bussey Rooftop Bar ...More December in London 2018 Article Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa Dash return along with a Festive Feast at Hampton Court Palace and a new puppet show from the puppeteers behind ...More  December in London 2018 Article Christmas favourites like The Nutcracker, Carols at The Royal Albert Hall and the Santa ...More  Best Events in London for October Half Term Article From Storystock at Battersea Power Station to The ...More 
Hotels near British Museum
From cheap budget places to stay to luxury 5 star hotels see our special offers for British Museum hotels, including Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel from 88% off. |
 |
