Towner Eastbourne

Drawing the Unspeakable

See 300 works that highlight the power of art in communicating experiences that words cannot fully capture. Themes including disaster, mental and physical illness, birth and family are portrayed by artists including David Hockney and Leon Kossoff, from galleries including Ben Uri and the British Museum. The exhibition features a written dialogue between its curators, broadcaster David Dimbleby and his daughter Liza, an artist and writer, expressing their differing perspectives.

Until 27 April

BN21 4JJ. 01323 434 670. www.townereastbourne.org.uk

Monday 25 November

The Dark Lady of DNA: The Story of Rosalind Franklin

Jewish scientist Rosalind Franklin was a key figure in the discovery of the structure of DNA, but her work is often overlooked, partly due to the opposition she faced from a senior colleague, but also her premature death. This talk reviews her life and career, looking especially at her work on DNA, which paved the way for modern-day genetic medicine.

11am. £5. Ralli Hall Community Centre, BN3 3TH. www.rallihall.com