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Experience the beauty of
Ruth Asawa

"Asawa’s work is unbelievably beautiful in real life."- visitor

Enjoy your moment with our captivating Ruth Asawa artworks, including the artist's intricate sculptures in looped-and tied-wire. The free exhibition Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe is on at Modern Art Oxford until 21 August.

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ASAWA ONLINE

Multiple wire sculptures hanging in a gallery space with several digitally coloured circles on long grey stems.

Explore the
exhibition virtually

Wherever you are in the world, explore Citizen of the Universe online with our new virtual exhibition, featuring curious insights into the artist's life and work.

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Photos of a woman with black hair with a fringe, leaning on a railing next to a hanging wire sculpture.

Watch an inspiring short film

Featuring stunning photography, get a glimpse into the exhibition Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe with this new short trailer.

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CITIZEN OF THE UNIVERSE DAY

A spacious room of people talking, surrounded by multiple hanging and wall mounted wire sculptures.

Ruth Asawa event this Saturday

Don't miss Citizen of the Universe day, a celebration of creativity inspired by artist-educator, Ruth Asawa. Join us at the gallery from 11am this Saturday to enjoy tours, talks and activities exploring the future of arts education.
Saturday 11 June, tickets are available on our website.

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COMMUNITY

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Art catalogue on a wooden table with postcards next to it. On the book cover are the words ‘Everything She Touches: The Life of Ruth Asawa’ and the artist appears on the front with a large wire sculptures with circular forms.

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New Ruth Asawa merchandise

Support our much-loved Shop by enjoying new Ruth Asawa exhibition merchandise, including the Citizen of the Universe catalogue and our beautiful postcard set. You can also order from our Online Shop.

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Modern Art Oxford is supported by:

Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke Street
Oxford
OX1 1BP
info@modernartoxford.org.uk
(0)1865 722733

Opening hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12 - 5pm
Closed Monday
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Image credits:
- Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe, installation view at Modern Art Oxford, 2022. © Modern Art Oxford. Photography by Ben Westoby. Artwork © 2022 Ruth Asawa Lanier, Inc./Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Courtesy David Zwirner
- Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe, 2022. Virtual exhibition view © Modern Art Oxford
- Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe film still © Modern Art Oxford. Film by Angel Sharp Media
- Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe Preview Party at Modern Art Oxford, 2022. © Modern Art Oxford. Photography by Oxford Atelier
- Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War, 2022. Directed by Margy Kinmonth. Film still courtesy Fox Trott films
- Ruth Asawa, Citizen of the Universe merchandise in the Modern Art Oxford Shop, 2022. © Modern Art Oxford. Photography by Oxford Atelier

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