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Boundary Encounters
"Well worth a visit, there aren't many art installations that encourage you to sleep in them!" - Visitor
From wandering through coloured light in Harold Offeh’s art-filled pavilion, to embracing Julie Freeman's tactile sound emitting sculptures, there's so much to explore in Boundary Encounters. Visit today to relax, reflect and take part in a summer of creativity. Boundary Encounters is on until 29 October and is free to visit.
ON THIS WEEK
Kelly Lloyd: Noontime Research Sharing Sessions There's still time to come along to today's Noontime Research Sharing Session with Creative in Residence, Kelly Lloyd. Kelly will share her research into artist-in-residence programmes in museums and galleries. Drop-in sessions take place in the gallery on Tuesdays 29 August and 5, 12, 19, 26 September. |
Meet our Creatives in Residence Have you seen the artists at work in our exhibition spaces? Throughout Boundary Encounters, five Creatives-in-Residence are developing their participatory practices with us. Drop by for the chance to meet artists Jane Castree, Hannah Fredsgaard-Jones, Anya Gleizer, Kelly Lloyd and Harmanpreet Randhawa. |
Digital drawing Fridays We've loved welcoming visitors of all ages to our drop-in live drawing sessions. Join us in the galleries each Friday, 12-4pm for larger-than-life digital drawing as part of our participatory project, Encounters Studio. |
Creative Space activities Described as 'sensory heaven' by Little Oxplorers, our Creative Space is packed with playful activities for all ages. Free to visit and no need to book, the space is open for you each day during the summer holidays. |
Weekly spotlight: MAO Archive
Visit Boundary Encounters to delve into Modern Art Oxford’s rich history through audio works, community collaborations, archive photos and ephemera. From its very beginning, Modern Art Oxford has been shaped by people and ideas from visitors, artists, and staff alike. Head to our middle galleries to start your discovery.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sharing Plans Be a part of our exciting redesign! David Kohn Architects and the Modern Art Oxford team welcome you take part in a collaborative workshop sharing plans for the future of our spaces. 14 September, 6.30-8pm. Free, booking essential. |
Activating our Archives: Community Centres Takeover Activating our Archives is a group project bringing together communities through photography and curation. Celebrate and join in at this special event in collaboration with Fusion Arts and local community centres. Drop in on 9 September, 1-4pm. |
COMING SOON
Platform Graduate Award 2023
Celebrating new artistic talent from across the South East, Platform Graduate Award artists are coming soon to Modern Art Oxford. Across three consecutive solo exhibitions, discover exciting works by graduate artists from Oxford Brookes University, University of Reading and Ruskin School of Art, University of Oxford. Platform is on from 21 September - 29 October and is free to visit.
COMMUNITY
News: Ark-T is moving! The much-loved Ark-T Centre in Oxford is moving to Templars Square Shopping Centre after over 20 years in their Crowell Road location. Opening in mid-September, in the meantime they are seeking volunteers to help them set up the space, along with donations of wall paint, carpet and artificial grass. To lend a hand, get in touch by contacting tracey@ark-t.org. |
Create at home - How can drawing help to make visible our everyday moments of community, connection and exchange? You can now download our popular Encounters Studio drawing prompts to use at home. Explore them from the screen on your device, print them out for daily creative inspiration, or as a fun drawing game. |
Modern Art Oxford is a charity. Thanks to the support of generous individuals, charitable and private entities, we are able to present a bold artistic programme that invites everyone to take part and explore their creative potential.
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
Modern Art Oxford Registered Charity No: 313035 | Registered Company No: 868757
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Image credits:
- Visitors in Boundary Encounters at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Oxford Atelier
- Visitors in Boundary Encounters at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Oxford Atelier
-Hannah Fredsgaard-Jones. Photo by Tom Medwell
- Digital drawing in Boundary Encounters at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Oxford Atelier
-Creative Space at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Ben Westoby
- Visitor in Boundary Encounters at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Oxford Atelier
- Boundary Encounters at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Ben Westoby
-MAO Late x Haute Mess Takeover at Modern Art Oxford, 2023. © Modern Art Oxford. Photo by Mills Brown.
-George Marrington, Washed Up, 2023. Image courtesy the artist
-Image courtesy Ark-T Centre
-Jada Bruney, Encounters Studio drawing prompt, 2023. © The artist and Modern Art Oxfor
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