aphra.hiscock@modernartoxford.org.uk, Author at Modern Art Oxford

Cosmic Capsule: A Journey to Queer Liberation

Frieda Toranzo Jaeger, Untitled, 2019. Courtesy of Collection Luxoom, Berlin

Outer space is in the dream of many. As we look upon the stars and envision a future filled with planets, galaxies, and more, our hopes, dreams, and aspirations are often sewn into the fabric of space.

Monica Sjöö Resources and Research

Personal photographs from the Reclaim Salisbury Plain March organised by the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp, 1985. Courtesy Monica Sjöö Estate and Alison Jacques, London.

Discover the multifaceted legacy of Monica Sjöö (1938-2005), in this round-up of the resources and research published to coincide with Modern Art Oxford’s exhibition, Monica Sjöö: The Great Cosmic Mother (18 November 2023 – 25 February 2024).

Conversations at Green Gate

Listen to five short conversations that take you inside Green Gate at the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp.

Environmental Responsibility Statement

Modern Art Oxford recognises the urgency and the gravity of the environmental emergency and is committed to taking the fullest action to mitigate its impact on the environment.

Blue Monday: 5 Tips for Creative Wellbeing

Asawa helping a child with a milk carton construction. Photograph by Laurence Cuneo. Laurence Cuneo, courtesy Department of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries and Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc.: 86, 144

Blue Monday is supposed to be the saddest day of the year – but it doesn’t have to be. Instead, it can be a designated day each year to take some time out and take care of your own mental wellbeing. Immerse yourself in some of our creative activities.

Curators in Conversation: Monica Sjöö

Monica Sjöö, Meeting the Ancestors at Avebury, 1993. Courtesy Monica Sjöö Estate and Alison Jacques, London. © Monica Sjöö Estate. Photo by Albin Dahlström/Moderna Museet

Watch co-curators of Monica Sjöö: The Great Cosmic Mother, Jo Widoff and Amy Budd, discussing Sjöö’s life and work.

Watch: Monica Sjöö Short Film

Step into the world of Monica Sjöö and hear more about her life, work and inspiration in this short film.

Monica Sjöö: The Reading List

Amy Budd, the co-curator of our current exhibition, shares the inspiration and research behind the show, and the key texts that shaped their understanding of Monica Sjöö’s work.

Independent Gift Guide

Whether you’re looking for something pretty, practical, or just plain fun – find the perfect selection of gifts, all sourced from independent artisans, artists, and small businesses.

Monica Sjöö: Reflections from the Young Creatives Collective

Monica Sjöö, Our Bodies Ourselves, 1978. Courtesy Monica Sjöö Estate and Alison Jacques, London © Monica Sjöö Estate. Photo: Albin Dahlström / Moderna Museet

Young Creatives Alina, Arina, Isabel, and Mia worked on a series of reflections, exploring their own interpretation of Monica Sjöö’s works.