Repulsion Collection

Myth / German and Norse
The wolves Skoll (repulsion) and Hati (hate) pursue Sol (sun) and Mani (moon) across the skies; if they should catch them, the world will be plunged again into darkness

Magnetic repulsion. The iron filings sprinkled between these two bar magnets reveal the shape of the repulsive magnetic field between them

Catherine Deneuve
Corné Akkers

Standing Chinese Lion, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Chinese Lion, Late 19th century

Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1932 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Strauss, Sarah Mildred, and pupils, 1932 June 5

The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
The Mysterious Fair One, published May, 1819

Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Luther at the Diet of Worms, 1521, (1890). The Diet of Worms 1521 was an assembly of the Holy Roman Empire called by King Charles V in Heylshof Garden, Worms, to address Martin Luther

Catherine Deneuve, french actress and star of British psychological horror Repulsion, which has its premiere at the Rialto Cinema this evening, poses for pictures in Conduit Street, London

Roman Polanski, french polish film director in the UK filming 1965 British psychological horror Repulsion, pictured in London, Friday 2nd October 1964

Roman Polanski, french polish film director of British psychological horror Repulsion, which has its premiere at the Rialto Cinema this evening, London, Thursday 10th June 1965

Film premiere, Repulsion, at the Rialto Cinema, London, Thursday 10th June 1965. Our picture shows... Leslie Caron

Catherine Deneuve, french actress in UK filming 1965 British psychological horror Repulsion, pictured in London, Friday 2nd October 1964

Qualis vir Talis Oratio. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Qualis vir Talis Oratio.n.d. King James lies in bed vomiting reptiles with crowns, the Lord Mayor of London holds his nose with Aldermen and Bishops

Pope Leo I, Repulsing Attila, (detail), 1511-14. Artist: Raphael
Pope Leo I, Repulsing Attila, (detail), 1511-14. Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City, Italy

Eight-year-old girl viewing her drink skeptically

THE SECOND MARRIAGE, 1866. Arthur! Arthur! Take me from this! Help me! Love me now! Illustration from the serial American story, The Second Marriage, published in Chimney Corner magazine, 1866

Electricity: educational plate published Wurtemberg c1850. Attraction & repulsion (1&2), Leyden jar & condenser (6&7), Armstrongs hydroelectric machine (5), batteries, lightning, etc

Magnetic field, artwork C016 / 9851
Magnetic field, artwork

Repulsion between like magnetic poles. Clumping of iron filings in the presence of the magnetic field produced by two like poles of two bar magnets. This results in magnetic repulsion

Motor effect demonstration. Apparatus used to demonstrate the magnetic field produced when an electric current is passed through a wire

Magnetism experiment, 1889 C013 / 8789
Magnetism experiment. 19th-century artwork of an experiment being carried out with a permanent horseshoe magnet (left), a cylindrical solenoid armature (a temporary magnet)

Bubble universes. Conceptual artwork of several bubble universes formed in the early universe. The term Big Bang describes the expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely compact

Big Bang inflation. Conceptual artwork of several areas of inflation (domes) in the early universe. The term Big Bang describes the expansion of all the matter in the universe from an infinitely

Static electricity. Strips of paper that have been electrically charged by a Van de Graaff generator, a device that generates static electricity

Induction motor with interior exposed. This type of alternating current (AC) motor comprises a static stator (pale grey casing)

Abbe Nollet at the College of Navarre
French experimental physicist and clergyman. He worked with Dufay and Reamur. In 1740 he was admitted to the Paris Academy of Science

Electromagnetic force. Charged particles interacting through the electromagnetic force (field lines shown). Electricity and magnetism are part of the same force, called electromagnetism

Conductor in magnetic field experiment. Apparatus used to measure the strength of the force exerted on a current-carrying conductor (copper wire) in a magnetic field

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"Repulsion: Unveiling the Mythical Forces of German and Norse Tales" In the realm of ancient myths, repulsion emerges as a powerful force that transcends time and culture. From Germanic sagas to Norse legends, tales abound with narratives depicting the magnetic pull of repulsion. One such tale is captured in Raphael's masterpiece "Pope Leo I, Repulsing Attila. " This awe-inspiring painting immortalizes the moment when Pope Leo I successfully repelled Attila the Hun, saving Rome from destruction. The sheer determination and courage displayed by both figures evoke a sense of awe and admiration. Fast forward to 1965, where Catherine Deneuve, a French actress known for her captivating performances, found herself in the United Kingdom filming a British psychological horror film titled "Repulsion. " In this chilling cinematic experience directed by Roman Polanski, Deneuve masterfully portrays a woman plagued by inner demons that manifest through an unsettling atmosphere of repulsion. However, repulsion is not limited to fictional realms. Historical events also bear witness to its profound impact. Take Luther at the Diet of Worms in 1521 – an unknown artist's depiction from 1890 captures this pivotal moment when Martin Luther boldly stood his ground against religious authorities who sought to silence him. His unwavering conviction created ripples within society's established norms. The engraving "The Burning of Hatuey" transports us back to Cuba in 1512 when Spanish conquistadors unleashed their brutalities upon indigenous peoples. The image depicts an act so heinous that it elicits feelings of revulsion within our hearts even centuries later. Yet amidst these dark depictions lies hope and resilience. An allegorical portrait entitled "The Finding of Erichthonius" showcases three ladies and a child united in their quest for justice and truth. Their collective strength serves as a beacon against forces seeking to divide and repel.