Ione Rail, Author at Modern Art Oxford

A Look Closer: Suzanne Treister, Hexen 2.0

A look closer at Suzanne Treister’s Hexen 2.0 Tarot Cards.

Young Creative Alumna: Mia Explores Movement in our Archive

During the late 1980s, Modern Art Oxford was one of the few performance spaces open in Oxford and held one of the best dance floors, therefore the gallery hosted a particularly interesting series of experimental performances and workshops run alongside the gallery programme.

Make Play at Home: DIY Projector

Create your own mini projector using simple materials from around the house. Great for storytelling, shadow play, or just a bit of crafty fun!

We Can Do Better Than This – Book Review by Imogen Prince

Although on the surface it may seem that as a society we have reached a more progressive reality, the truth is, there is still much more work to be done. Read Imogen Prince’s review of ‘We Can Do Better Than This’ by Amelia Abraham.

Meet the Artists behind Tender Grounds, 2024

Explore the creative journeys of our four Platform Graduate artists. They provide a deeper look into the inspirations, processes, and themes that shape their work.

A Look Closer: How Belkis Ayón uses Gaze

In Belkis Ayón’s work, the eyes are the sole facial features depicted. Discover how through her watchful figures, Ayón redefines the gaze, using it as a channel for connection and confrontation.

A Look Closer: Hidden References in Belkis Ayón’s work

In this series, we unpick how Belkis Ayón explores themes of power, sacrifice, and gender through subtle references to art history and the religious canon.