The sublime art of Anish Kapoor
Get up close to the sensational painted works of Anish Kapoor. Curated with the internationally celebrated artist himself, with this important exhibition Kapoor offers visitors an intimate insight into his mysterious creative processes. Anish Kapoor: Painting is on at Modern Art Oxford until 13 February.
Digital creativity
Creative opportunity for ages 18-25
Do you like thinking creatively about the future? Join as a paid Creative Consultant and be a part of Modern Art Oxford’s new digital project! Discuss and explore the future through DIY games design and storytelling and receive a range of professional development opportunities. Deadline 15 November.
Black History Month: Student voices
This year, we’ve especially enjoyed hearing the voices of students who have joined us to celebrate and raise awareness of the impact of Black heritage and culture. This Black History Month, visit the blog to discover just a few of our stand out moments.
Free events
ONLINE TALK
The Surrogacy Act
What are the experiences of surrogates? Join Rhianna Ilube, Zaina Mahmoud and Meera Somji to explore The Surrogacy Act, a developing interactive game exploring the dilemmas of surrogacy. Online, Thursday 2 December, 6.30-8pm.
SCREENING
Sculptural Film
This Photo Oxford Festival
discover experimental women filmmakers who use hand-made processes to explore the physical, sculptural qualities of film. Sunday 31 October, 3-4.30pm in the Basement. Includes a Q&A with Curator, Helen DeWitt.
Opening next week
Making Space Safe: Nature, Journeys
Discover artworks by the Making Space Safe artist collective. For their first group exhibition at the gallery they share stories of personal experiences represented through images found in nature. Making Space Safe: Nature, Journeys is on from 5-21 November in the Creative Space. Making Space Safe workshops are led by Mary Chamberlain with asylum seekers and refugees in Oxford.
Community
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Hockney's Eye, by Martin Kemp
8 November, 5pm
In this Oxford Art Society Associates online talk, British art historian Martin Kemp celebrates a major upcoming exhibition of David Hockney’s art taking place in Cambridge next year. In this event, Kemp will explore how Hockney’s art challenges conventional perspectives, colour and photography.
Creative Christmas shopping
Whether you’re an early festive shopper or simply looking for inspiration this winter, drop by the Shop to discover new Anish Kapoor merchandise. Highlights include a eye-catching fairtrade cotton tote bag and a British-made silk scarf, both featuring stunning paintings by Kapoor in his signature rich colours.
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Closed Monday
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Image credits:
Anish Kapoor: Painting installation image at Modern Art Oxford, 2021. Photo by Ben Westoby
Photo © Melanie Frances & Produced Moon
Black History and Education (film still) by City as Studio young artist Abigail
Image courtesy The Surrogacy Act
Artwork by Souad, Making Space Safe Collective 2021
Tall Dutch Trees by David Hockney, after Hobbema
Anish Kapoor: Painting merchandise, Modern Art Oxford, 2021. Photo by Oxford Atelier
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