A cube-shaped planet made of emeralds. A world with 2,500 moons. A tropical paradise of palm trees and pools. Artists Lilli Tranborg and Arbie Edward share the imagined planets created by young people from Children Heard and Seen and the handmade botanical inks used to bring them to life.
Author: Ione Rail
Open Call 2026
Open call for collaborative micro-commissions at Modern Art Oxford. Paid opportunity for collectives and creative collaborations based in South East England.
Two New Major Exhibitions Coming to Modern Art Oxford: Kira Freije and Olivia Plender
We are delighted to announce two major exhibitions sharing our Upper Gallery spaces this spring. From 23 May to 16 August, Kira Freije presents ‘Unspeak the Chorus’ and Olivia Plender presents ‘Little Fennel’s Complaint’.
Call Out: MA by Research in the Arts
The School of Arts at Oxford Brookes University is inviting applications to complete an MA by Research project in collaboration with Modern Art Oxford. Projects may be either practice- or text-based, and we are especially interested in proposals that relate to one of the following research areas. · Innovations in Curatorial Practice (new and historic)·… Continue reading Call Out: MA by Research in the Arts
Inside Foraging Connections: Artist Interview
Explore the Foraging Connections exhibition in this extended interview with artists Arbie Edward and Lilli Tranborg, focusing on collaboration, nature, and sustainable materials.
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!