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As part of our ongoing showcase of contemporary crafts, the Modern Art Oxford shop presents Michael Carberry – read his artist statement below. “Jewellery is my second career as I was originally a National Hunt jockey, before becoming involved in the arts. Some of my friends were sculptors, and after seeing my drawings, they encouraged me… Continue reading Shop Showcase: Michael Carberry

As part of our ongoing showcase of contemporary crafts, the Modern Art Oxford shop presents Vicki Ambery-Smith. Vicki Ambery-Smith has earned an international reputation for her unique style of jewellery and silverware based on her interpretations of architecture. Growing up in Oxford provided her with inspiration that has developed over 35 years into a theme that… Continue reading Shop Showcase: Vicki Ambery-Smith

Out of Beirut took place at Modern Art Oxford between 13 May and 16 July 2006. In 2006, Modern Art Oxford held the most comprehensive exhibition of work in the UK to date by a collective of emerging artists from Beirut. During the course of Out of Beirut, Modern Art Oxford hosted a programme of performances… Continue reading The Archive: Out of Beirut (2006)

In our latest exhibition, KALEIDOSCOPE The Vanished Reality, Marcel Broodthaers and his iconic works return to Modern Art Oxford after 41 years. To celebrate, here are a few facts you may not have known about the artist himself. Marcel Broodthaers (1924-1976) was a Belgian poet, filmmaker, and artist, who often created work with a witty approach. In the pieces… Continue reading Eight little known facts about Marcel Broodthaers

In 2016, Modern Art Oxford celebrates 50 years as an internationally acclaimed powerhouse of contemporary visual culture. KALEIDOSCOPE is a year long series of interlinking exhibitions, performances and events, presenting an unmissable opportunity to reflect on some of the great moments in Modern Art Oxford’s history. Because it’s a special year, we decided to try something a… Continue reading KALEIDOSCOPE Transition #3 Timelapse

Designer Fraser Muggeridge designed the Love is Enough and KALEIDOSCOPE visual identities for Modern Art Oxford. In this talk he discusses his approach to their design, and explores what it’s like to work with art institutions.

Alex Schady, Artist and Programme Leader Fine Art at Central St Martins, discusses art education and the role that galleries can play in collaborating with art schools and students. This talk forms part of Modern Art Oxford’s series of lectures from leading cultural figures, reflecting on the ways in which arts organisations contribute to society.

As part of our ongoing showcase of contemporary crafts, the Modern Art Oxford shop presents jeweller Carly Hitchens. Hitchens is a Cornish designer who makes use of her surroundings to inspire unique pieces of handmade jewellery. Recurrent themes in her work include architectural influences and the mining and minerals of Cornwall. The influence of Art Deco… Continue reading Shop Showcase: Carly Hitchens

As part of our ongoing showcase of contemporary crafts, the Modern Art Oxford shop presents ceramicist Belgin Bozsahin. Bozsahin was born in Istanbul and has lived in London for almost three decades, she has exhibited in Istanbul, London, Bergen and on the QE2 liner. Many of her works are in private collections in Turkey, UK, Ireland, Portugal,… Continue reading Shop Showcase: Belgin Bozsahin