I spent one week at Modern Art Oxford for work experience to gain further understanding of the different roles involved in the art world. One of the A-levels that I hope to study is History of Art, which covers the Renaissance period, so my aim in working at Modern Art Oxford was to provide a contrast and broader perspective on contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My knowledge of art is fairly limited which was something I hoped to improve. Being at the gallery has definitely helped my interpretation and appreciation of art as I spent part of my time shadowing Duty Managers giving tours to the public of Lynn Hershman Leeson\u2019s Origins of the Species (Part 2)<\/em> and I spent time with the Visitor Assistants who invigilate the exhibitions and answer any queries from the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another of my objectives was to gain a wider understanding of how a gallery works, what the different roles are and how this relates to the art world. During my time here I have learnt about Communications, Development, Programming, Retail and Front of House, as well as the importance of exhibition checking, production and the artists influence. I was introduced to each individual role in the running of Modern Art Oxford. I learned how powerful social media can be if used effectively and had the opportunity to draft content relating to upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I was enthusiastic about the creative side of working in a gallery and found that this aspect linked with social media and publicity. I spent time taking photos of the work in the two exhibitions and working with the Retail Manager. I also had a chance to look through exhibition catalogues dating back to the1970s, which gave me an insight into contemporary and modern art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, my time at Modern Art Oxford was very beneficial and increased my understanding of the art world, the running of a gallery and the different departments and roles involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n