Amy Budd, the co-curator of our current exhibition, shares the inspiration and research behind the show, and the key texts that shaped their understanding of Monica Sjöö’s work.
Edible Spell for a New Mood by Jesse Darling – World Poetry Day 2022
This World Poetry Day we are sharing a selection of poems by artist Jesse Darling, whose exhibition No Medals No Ribbons is currently on display at Modern Art Oxford. Edible Spell for a New Mood is a seasonal recipe by Darling. The poem was originally published in the Ignota Diary (2021), an illustrated diary book… Continue reading Edible Spell for a New Mood by Jesse Darling – World Poetry Day 2022
Julie Lawson: Conversations Between Ourselves
Julie Lawson was one of nine women Barbara Steveni included in her project Conversations Between Ourselves. In this series of interviews, Steveni highlighted the often unacknowledged work of women supporting and administrating the Artist Placement Group and later O+I. Here, Lawson’s close friend Jane England reflects on her life.
Sarah Wedderburn: Conversations Between Ourselves
Writer, Poet and Arts Organiser Sarah Wedderburn was one of nine women Barbara Steveni included in her project Conversations Between Ourselves.
Anna Ridley: Conversations Between Ourselves
Designer, Director and Producer Anna Ridley was one of nine women Barbara Steveni included in her project Conversations Between Ourselves.
Learn Online: Belkis Ayón
As our exhibition Belkis Ayón: Sikán Illuminations comes to an end, we’ve drawn together our resources and information online.
Belkis Ayón: Curators in Conversation
Curators in Conversation was recorded live on Friday 1 November 2024.
Back Towards Oneness: A Warm Welcome
Dominik Czechowski and Tamzin Plummer reflect on a year of exciting work with the Date Palm Tree Group and artist Farwa Moledina.
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.
2024 Round-Up
What a year! We’re taking a look back at 2024 and the highlights of our programme. With three spectacular exhibitions, a summer packed full of off-site workshops and performances, and our grand reopening, we’ve loved looking through our favourite photos and memories of the year. Discover the 2024 Round-up below.
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.