We are excited to announce three exciting free exhibitions coming up at Modern Art Oxford in 2023.
Carey Young
25 March – 2 July 2023
In this major new exhibition, Carey Young (b. 1970, lives and works in London) focuses her astute vision on female identity with works depicting women working in law and industry, which invite viewers into new perceptions of systemic power, gender and justice. The exhibition includes: a new video installation, Appearance (2023), a slow-moving portrait of female judges; The Vision Machine (2020), Young’s inventive exploration of female identity in relation to the fields of photography and cinema; and Palais de Justice (2017), a dreamlike evocation of a court or legal system run by women. An associated selection of Young’s compelling text and photographic works will connect law, power and visual culture. Click here to discover more.
Boundary Encounters
22 July – 29 October 2023
In this summer show of residencies, projects and live events, Boundary Encounters includes brand new work from artists Valerie Asiimwe Amani and Julie Freeman. Connecting multiple perspectives, histories and interdisciplinary areas of interest, Boundary Encounters acknowledges staff, artists and visitors alike as participants in a continuous exchange. The exhibition features an interactive display of projects and events, collaboratively selected from Modern Art Oxford’s archives, celebrating social learning experiences with creative communities living in Oxfordshire and beyond. Click here to discover more.
Monica Sjöö
18 November 2023 – 25 February 2024
This significant new survey exhibition of Swedish artist, activist, writer and eco-feminist Monica Sjöö (1938-2005) emphasises Sjöö’s advocacy for gender justice, eco-feminism, matriarchy and social equities – made visible in her artistic practice and activist commitment alike. The exhibition will be the first institutional solo presentation on Sjöö’s work and will explore the artist’s deep engagement with artistic, political and eco-feminist practice that chimes with many challenges today. The exhibition is curated in partnership with Moderna Museet, Stockholm, where it will be presented from 13 May – 18 October 2023. A monographic catalogue published by Modern Art Oxford and Moderna Museet will accompany the exhibition. Click here to discover more.
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