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)
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Eight little known facts about Marcel Broodthaers
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
KALEIDOSCOPE Transition #3 Timelapse
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
Re-Visit: Fraser Muggeridge: Designing for Galleries
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.
Re-Visit: What’s Important: Art & Education with Alex Schady
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.
Shop Showcase: Carly Hitchens
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
Shop Showcase: Belgin Bozsahin
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
The Director’s Archive: Positive Lives – Responses to HIV, 1994
Throughout its 50 year history, Modern Art Oxford has presented a programme which has showed an ongoing interest in socially-engaged artistic practices and, to greater and lesser degrees, exhibitions that deal with complex social and political concerns of the moment. There are many examples during the 1980s and 1990s in particular, ranging from race relations… Continue reading The Director’s Archive: Positive Lives – Responses to HIV, 1994
Re-Visit: What’s Important: Art & Politics with Adam Szymczyk
Adam Szymczyk, Artistic Director of Documenta 14, discusses the political value of art both locally and internationally. This was first in a series of lectures during Modern Art Oxford’s anniversary year by leading curators and critics exploring the value of art. Video produced in association with the University of Oxford.
Behind the scenes of Modern Art Oxford
Go on a journey behind the scenes of Modern Art Oxford. Meet the gallery staff and find out more about our 2016 anniversary programme, celebrating 50 inspirational years of Modern Art Oxford.