{"id":809,"date":"2021-07-14T11:09:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T10:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mao.local.test\/?p=674"},"modified":"2022-08-24T10:42:32","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T09:42:32","slug":"13-creative-wellbeing-ideas-for-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/13-creative-wellbeing-ideas-for-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Creative Wellbeing Ideas for All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feeling in need of some everyday inspiration at the moment? You\u2019re definitely not alone. Immersing yourself even briefly in creative activities can offer welcome distraction, fresh perspectives and unexpected moments of joy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019ve put together a creative survival kit of activities that you can do from home. Whether you\u2019re short on time and looking for a half an hour distraction, or you\u2019re up for a longer term creative project, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;re short on time&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/make-play-home-bubble-snakes\/\">Make Play at Home: Bubble Snakes<\/a>!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Developed as part of our&nbsp;early years programme for 0-5 year olds, these activities are easy to do using common items found around the house. To make these Bubble Snakes you&#8217;ll just need washing up liquid, a plastic bottle, an old sock, scissors and an elastic band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" data-src=\"https:\/\/modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.34.39-1024x637.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50944 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.34.39-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.34.39-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.34.39-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.34.39.png 1446w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/637;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Try a 5 minute mindful meditation with yoga teacher and artist Najia Bagi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take just 5 minutes out of your day with this calming breath meditation, designed to help you find space within, take notice and be with your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Mindful Breath Meditation with Najia Bagi\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/niC-Uu2y9sc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wander around a virtual exhibition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Escape into the magical world of American artist Kiki Smith. Our online exhibition allows you to explore her works at your own pace, making it the perfect activity to dip in and out of, whenever you need a creative escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=k2SfhWxB9ZE\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out our\u00a0interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website.pdf\">activity sheet<\/a>\u00a0as you explore the show.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the fairytales that inspired Kiki Smith&#8217;s works, and learn how to make your own origami bird.\u00a0Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website.pdf\">activity sheet<\/a> to find out how!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" data-src=\"https:\/\/modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50950 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-1536x907.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-2048x1209.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-1559x920.jpg 1559w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kiki-Smith-Activity-Sheet-website-copy-1-1568x926.jpg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/604;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn about the pioneering women that inspired our current exhibition with Mariana Castillo Deball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a closer look at the remarkable and inspiring stories of Maori guide and anthropologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/spotlight-maori-guide-anthropologist-makereti\/\">Makereti (1873-1930)<\/a>, British anthropologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/spotlight-british-anthropologist-elsie-mcdougall\/\">Elsie McDougall (1883-1961)<\/a>, American explorer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/spotlight-american-explorer-matilda-coxe-stevenson\/\">Matilda Coxe Stevenson (1849-1915)<\/a> and Zuni weaver and potter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/spotlight-zuni-weaver-potter-wewha\/\">We&#8217;wha (1849-1896)<\/a> in our blog series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" data-src=\"https:\/\/modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copyright-Pitt-Rivers-Museum-University-of-Oxford-1998.277.73-low-resolution-reference-image-full-print-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50954 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copyright-Pitt-Rivers-Museum-University-of-Oxford-1998.277.73-low-resolution-reference-image-full-print-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copyright-Pitt-Rivers-Museum-University-of-Oxford-1998.277.73-low-resolution-reference-image-full-print-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copyright-Pitt-Rivers-Museum-University-of-Oxford-1998.277.73-low-resolution-reference-image-full-print-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Copyright-Pitt-Rivers-Museum-University-of-Oxford-1998.277.73-low-resolution-reference-image-full-print.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/563;\" \/><figcaption>Makereti \u00a9 Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford (1998.277.73)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have a bit more time&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design your dream gallery with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/learn\/made-with-mao\/\">Made with MAO<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This activity pack was designed to introduce our young visitors to the way buildings affect how we move and feel in the places where we live, play and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50957 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Final-MWMAO-Label-1-1568x1568.jpg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the architecture of the gallery, see what local materials have been used in the building\u2019s design, and discover how the individual spaces have changed over time.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Made-with-MAO-activity-pack-copy.pdf\">Click here<\/a>&nbsp;to download the activity pack and get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learn how to make a stop-motion animation on your smart phone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this fun and easy how-to video, our City as Studio lead artist Kate Mahony takes you through the process of making an animation on your mobile phone. This can take as long as you like, and it&#8217;s a great one to work on a little bit each day if you want to make a longer film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to make your own Stop-Motion Video\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0jbzli94Xek?start=1&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Be curious and explore our current exhibitions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncover the stories that are often hidden in traditional museum displays as you explore our current exhibition with Mexican artist Mariana Castillo Deball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=bxKWDGmp7Tz\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join in with #MyResponse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander through the virtual tour above until you come to&nbsp;<em>Responsive Space<\/em>, where you&#8217;ll find a display of art projects created during the coronavirus pandemic. We invite you to think about the questions raised in this part of the exhibition, and to join in with the #MyResponse conversation via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mao_gallery\/?hl=en\">social media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breathe and stretch at your desk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Take a Break and Listen - Meditation with Najia Bagi\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1HhM3KH_yXs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break from work with this short grounding meditation led by yoga teacher and artist Najia Bagi. Take just 10 minutes from your day to listen, take notice, and find a moment of calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you&#8217;ve got a few hours&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Create your own organic dyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/make-organic-dyes\/\">easy step-by-step guide<\/a> to making your own natural dyes at&nbsp;home using beetroots and onions. Get inspired by Chilean artist Johanna Unzueta, who makes and uses her own dyes in her work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"728\" data-src=\"https:\/\/modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-1024x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50960 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-1536x1092.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-2048x1456.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-1294x920.jpg 1294w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/IMG_0048-copy-1568x1115.jpg 1568w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/728;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get inspired by Johanna Unzueta&#8217;s radiant exhibition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find calm in the organic colours and shapes of&nbsp;<em>Tools for Life<\/em>, Johanna Unzueta&#8217;s exhibition at the gallery in 2020. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Johanna-Unzueta-Activity-Sheet-.pdf\">Click here<\/a> to download a fun and accessible activity sheet to inspire you as you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/my.matterport.com\/show\/?m=4Y2tBE7EDKF\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/make-play-home-rice-snakes\/\"><strong>Make Play at Home: Rice Snakes!<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another one for our younger audiences, or simply those that are young at heart! To make these Rice Snakes you&#8217;ll need just an old pair of tights, a bag of rice, a funnel and a pair of scissors. Once you&#8217;ve made your snake, you can spend all day giving it a personality!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" data-src=\"https:\/\/modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51-1024x677.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50963 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51-1536x1015.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51-1393x920.png 1393w, https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-04-at-11.41.51.png 1550w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/677;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Change up your ideas with this exhibition tour by Uncomfortable Oxford&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delve deeper into the art and research of Mariana Castillo Deball, as the team from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uncomfortableoxford.co.uk\/\">Uncomfortable Oxford<\/a> take you around her exhibition. Uncomfortable&nbsp;Oxford is dedicated to highlighting uncomfortable histories and their modern legacies, and will make you see the exhibitions, museums, and perhaps even history in a whole new way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Unsettling Narratives: Exploring Mariana Castillo Deball with Uncomfortable Oxford\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SNRXTP50tvo?start=3407&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the conversation with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modernartoxford.org.uk\/mao-assembly-creative-wellbeing\/\">#MAOAssembly<\/a>! 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