Simplicity forms the most powerful meanings – Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe at Modern Art Oxford Read a review of our exhibition Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe written by young artist May, who took part in this year’s City as Studio film-making residency for ages 16-19. Words by May Ruth Asawa created beautifully… Continue reading Review by young artist May | Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe
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Summer holiday family activities at Modern Art Oxford
Visiting us with kids? This summer there are creative activities for all ages to explore at the gallery. Check out the activities below and visit our What’s On page to stay up to date with all that MAO has to offer this summer. Thursday afternoon drop-in sessions Every Thursday afternoon from 28 July to 1… Continue reading Summer holiday family activities at Modern Art Oxford
City as Studio: At Home | free film-making workshops to do at home
Looking to get creative over the summer holidays? You can now take part in City as Studio and learn DIY film-making at home. The brand new City as Studio online platform is open for the holidays. Sign up for free to access two self-led workshops, created with artist Kate Mahony, which guide you through the… Continue reading City as Studio: At Home | free film-making workshops to do at home
I Watched Her Dream… Aloud & I am trying my best: Two short films by young artist Lauren
Lauren joined our online film-making residency for ages 16-19 in April 2021. In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the group met only online and explored DIY film-making from the confines of their own surroundings. Discover what Lauren learnt about different approaches to film-making during the residency. My name is Lauren, I am 19 years old… Continue reading I Watched Her Dream… Aloud & I am trying my best: Two short films by young artist Lauren
There Is No Planet B: A stop-motion animation by young artist Mia
Young artist Mia created this stop motion animation film during our City as Studio online film-making residency in February 2021. Over the course of the residency, the group of young people aged between 16 and 19 explored DIY film and music-making techniques to create work about the issues they care about. Mia shares her experience… Continue reading There Is No Planet B: A stop-motion animation by young artist Mia
Gender Stereotypes and Young People | A short film by young artist Rachael
Rachael took part in our City as Studio online film-making residency for ages 16-19 in February 2021. The young artists were encouraged to work with DIY film-making and music-making techniques as ways to explore the issues that matter most to them. Rachael shares her experience of the residency, and how she used film-making and music… Continue reading Gender Stereotypes and Young People | A short film by young artist Rachael
The Lost Year and Don’t burn our future | Two short films by young artist James
James took part in our City as Studio online film-making residency in February 2021, during a period of lockdown in the UK. Meeting only online, the young artists worked with lead artist Kate Mahony and artist James Scott to learn film-making techniques and discuss the issues that matter most to them. James shares his experience… Continue reading The Lost Year and Don’t burn our future | Two short films by young artist James
Exploring identity in the domestic space: Young artist Matt on film-making as an art medium
Matt joined our online City as Studio film-making residency in February 2021. After learning just a few simple DIY film-making techniques, Matt was able to apply his own art practice to film-making, and create work that explores identity, cultural heritage, consumerism and the domestic space. Matt shares a bit more about the experience of the… Continue reading Exploring identity in the domestic space: Young artist Matt on film-making as an art medium
“My filming has improved significantly. It has fully become a flex!” – Young artist Meymunah on taking part in City as Studio
18-year-old Meymunah took part in our City as Studio online film-making residency in February 2021. Meeting only online, young artists joined from across the UK to learn and experiment with DIY film and music-making techniques. Read about Meymunah’s experience of the residency below. Words and films by Meymunah – Never in my life did I… Continue reading “My filming has improved significantly. It has fully become a flex!” – Young artist Meymunah on taking part in City as Studio
Sounds of lockdown: a short film by young artist Jacob
Jacob joined our City as Studio online film-making residency in April 2021. In the midst of a national lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, the group met only online and explored DIY film-making from the confines of their own surroundings. Read about what Jacob learnt during the residency, including using found objects and sounds to… Continue reading Sounds of lockdown: a short film by young artist Jacob