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Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. Our programmes offer opportunities for all for inspirational exchange and creative participation, both in person and online.

What's on

Find out what’s on at the gallery – exhibitions, events, projects, online activities and more.

Exhibition

Ruth Asawa:
Citizen of the Universe

28 May 2022 - 21 August 2022

Citizen of the Universe takes a unique look at the life and work of the visionary artist, educator and activist Ruth Asawa, through her well-known wire sculptures, alongside drawings, paintings, prints, and archival materials.

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Creative Space

Workshop

Summer holiday family activities:
Potato printing on fabric

28 July 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Inspired by Ruth Asawa’s potato prints, use potatoes, limes and lemons to make your own fabric squares. Ages 3-10. Free, drop-in.

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Creative Space

Workshop

Summer holiday family activities:
Plant a seed & charcoal drawing

4 August 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Inspired by Asawa’s love of natural forms and gardening, plant your own seed and use charcoal to draw how you imagine your plant will grow. Ages 3-10. Free, drop-in.

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Exhibition

MAO Late:
Explore the galleries after hours

4 August 2022 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Explore Modern Art Oxford after hours with the galleries, Shop and Café open until 10pm and a live performance by artist Sarah Blissett.

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Tour

Exhibition Tour:
Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe

4 August 2022 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join a free curator-led tour of our major exhibition Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe.

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Tour

British Sign Language Tour:
Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe

6 August 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a British Sign Language tour through the major exhibition, Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe.

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Creative Space

Workshop

Summer holiday family activities:
Alphabet patterns

11 August 2022 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Inspired by Asawa’s laundry stamp print designs, use the letters of the alphabet as abstract shapes to design your own fabric prints. Ages 3-10. Free, drop-in.

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Exhibition

Adapt Transform:
Exploring urban design and creativity

16 August 2022 - 18 September 2022

An interdisciplinary exhibition exploring urban design and creativity, collaboratively curated by a group of Modern Art Oxford volunteers.

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Exhibition

Adapt Transform:
Late

19 August 2022 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the opening of Adapt Transform, an exciting new exhibition of works exploring urban design and creativity by Oxfordshire creatives.

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Summer family activities

Visiting with kids? This summer there are creative activities for all ages to explore at the gallery. From potato printing and soap carving in our free Thursday afternoon drop-ins, to our interactive Family Activity Backpack available for free when you visit, there's so much to discover.

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A Story of Ruth Asawa

Many of you have been inspired by our current exhibition Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe, but what experiences most inspired and influenced the artist herself? Follow the fascinating story of artist Ruth Asawa in our new A Story of Ruth Asawa series, featuring archival imagery, artist quotes and key insights from the exhibition’s curators.

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Imogen Cunningham, Ruth Asawa with Hanging Sculpture, 1951. Photograph by Imogen Cunningham. © 2022 Imogen Cunningham Trust. Artwork © 2021 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc. / ARS, NY and DACS, London. Courtesy David Zwirner

City as Studio: At Home | free film-making workshops to do at home

Looking to get creative over the summer holidays? The brand new City as Studio online platform is open for the holidays. Sign up for free to access two self-led workshops, created with artist Kate Mahony, which guide you through the film-making process.

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