Explore the Foraging Connections exhibition in this extended interview with artists Arbie Edward and Lilli Tranborg, focusing on collaboration, nature, and sustainable materials.
Author: Ione Rail
How Can Art Respond to Social and Political Change?
Discover how artists at Modern Art Oxford have responded to social and political change, from apartheid and HIV/AIDS to nuclear threat and global justice.
A Look Closer: Suzanne Treister, Post-Surveillance Art
An in‑depth exploration of Suzanne Treister’s Post‑Surveillance Art (2014), its connection to Edward Snowden’s NSA leaks, Treister’s pioneering practice in internet art, and the ongoing relevance of visibility and control in digital culture.
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.