Dedicated to contemporary art & culture
Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. Our programmes offer opportunities for all for inspirational exchange and creative participation, both in person and online.
What's on
Find out what’s on at the gallery – exhibitions, events, projects, online activities and more.
Summer family activities
Visiting with kids? This summer there are creative activities for all ages to explore at the gallery. From potato printing and soap carving in our free Thursday afternoon drop-ins, to our interactive Family Activity Backpack available for free when you visit, there's so much to discover.


A Story of Ruth Asawa
Many of you have been inspired by our current exhibition Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe, but what experiences most inspired and influenced the artist herself? Follow the fascinating story of artist Ruth Asawa in our new A Story of Ruth Asawa series, featuring archival imagery, artist quotes and key insights from the exhibition’s curators.
Imogen Cunningham, Ruth Asawa with Hanging Sculpture, 1951. Photograph by Imogen Cunningham. © 2022 Imogen Cunningham Trust. Artwork © 2021 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. / ARS, NY and DACS, London. Courtesy David Zwirner
City as Studio: At Home | free film-making workshops to do at home
Looking to get creative over the summer holidays? The brand new City as Studio online platform is open for the holidays. Sign up for free to access two self-led workshops, created with artist Kate Mahony, which guide you through the film-making process.


Explore our online Studio from your home
Explore our online community space to delve deeper into Modern Art Oxford’s programme, share creative projects and join the conversation
Left: Samson Kambalu and Alayo Akinkugbe in conversation at Modern Art Oxford, July 2021
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Modern Art Oxford is extremely grateful to Arts Council England, Oxford City Council, and the many companies and individuals who support the gallery.