In Belkis Ay贸n鈥檚 work, the eyes are the sole facial features depicted. Discover how through her watchful figures, Ay贸n redefines the gaze, using it as a channel for connection and confrontation.
Month: November 2024
A Look Closer: Hidden References in Belkis Ay贸n’s work
In this series, we unpick how Belkis Ay贸n explores themes of power, sacrifice, and gender through subtle references to art history and the religious canon.
Our New Spaces
Discover our new spaces with a ground-floor gallery, studio, newly designed caf茅, archival displays and so much more!
Watch: Sik谩n Illuminations Short Film
Discover the secrets hidden in plain sight. Curators Corina Matamoros and Sandra Garc铆a Herrera share their insight into the artistic world and distinctive iconography of Belkis Ay贸n.
Situated Ecologies: Summer 2024 Round-Up
This summer, we took our creativity to the streets. Across workshops, drop-in sessions, residencies and more, we spent time with the people of Oxford with one important key question: what makes our city special? The answer? It鈥檚 right here in the video.
Killed for a secret… Princess Sik谩n
Explore the mythology of the Abaku谩 and discover how artist Belkis Ay贸n brought Princess Sik谩n to life through detailed collography prints.