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.
Tag: feminism
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.
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.
Curators in Conversation: Monica Sjöö
Watch co-curators of Monica Sjöö: The Great Cosmic Mother, Jo Widoff and Amy Budd, discussing Sjöö’s life and work.
Watch: Monica Sjöö Short Film
Step into the world of Monica Sjöö and hear more about her life, work and inspiration in this short film.
Monica Sjöö: The Reading List
Amy Budd, the co-curator of our current exhibition, shares the inspiration and research behind the show, and the key texts that shaped their understanding of Monica Sjöö’s work.
Monica Sjöö: Reflections from the Young Creatives Collective
Young Creatives Alina, Arina, Isabel, and Mia worked on a series of reflections, exploring their own interpretation of Monica Sjöö’s works.
Platform 2023 – Reading and viewing lists
Find out what inspired our Platform 2023 Artists.
‘Zooming in’ on Law
Final year DPhil in Law candidate Aradhana Cherupara Vadekkethil discusses the legacy of the pioneering lawyer and activist Cornelia Sorabji, the first woman to practise law in India and the first woman to study law at Oxford University.