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.
Month: November 2024
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.
Our New Spaces
Discover our new spaces with a ground-floor gallery, studio, newly designed café, archival displays and so much more!
Watch: Sikán Illuminations Short Film
Discover the secrets hidden in plain sight. Curators Corina Matamoros and Sandra García Herrera share their insight into the artistic world and distinctive iconography of Belkis Ayón.
Situated Ecologies: Summer 2024 Round-Up
This summer, we took our creativity to the streets. Across workshops, drop-in sessions, residencies and more, we spent time with the people of Oxford with one important key question: what makes our city special? The answer? It’s right here in the video.
Killed for a secret… Princess Sikán
Explore the mythology of the Abakuá and discover how artist Belkis Ayón brought Princess Sikán to life through detailed collography prints.