Mo‘olelo of the Ahupuaʻa tells the various stories of living, working, playing and learning within a sustainable landscape. These are themes within the epic Hawaiian myth Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, which Hawaiian artist Solomon Enos depicts in this series of paintings. The heroine Hiʻiaka is on a quest that takes her throughout the various landscapes and worlds of […]
At the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford, England, you can see a beautiful Ahu’ula, a feather cloak from Hawaii. It is on display on the ground floor, in a case that has a curtain covering the glass, which when drawn back reveals the striking yellow, red and black design worked in tiny feathers. Draw back […]
The ahupua‘a, a land division extending from the mountains to the sea, has long been the cornerstone of sustainable land management for Kanaka Maoli (Hawaiian) communities. "Ma uka" (toward the mountains) and "Ma kai" (toward the sea) are not merely directional references; they signify a deep understanding of care and access to natural and cultural resources within these regions. Through […]
Discover the beautifully sculptural Hulu Nēnē dress by fashion icon Manaola Yap, a designer and cultural practitioner from Hawaiʻi, within the Pitt Rivers Museum galleries. Displayed in a case in near the centre of the museum court on the ground floor, this installation is part of the journey through the Hawaiian landscape offered through the museum's current […]
In this Archive Case display, artists Simon Grennan and Solomon Enos re-examine the work of nineteenth century author Robert Louis Stevenson through dynamic graphic storytelling. Stevenson travelled to several Pacific islands before settling in Sāmoa in 1890. Referencing this time in Sāmoa, as well as Hawai’i and Europe, related items are brought together from the […]
Unfinished is a poem written by Carol Ann Carl, a daughter of the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. With a background in Biochemistry and health, her community work revolves around Micronesian youth and women. Carol Ann was entrusted to be the keeper of traditional origin stories, which she shares through her writings. […]
FREE EXHIBITION 20 Sep 2025 to 28 Jun 2026 Gallery 11 Admission is FREE Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the 'three perfections' 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. […]
With these Hands is a co-produced gallery trail created by a multicultural team of volunteers who share an interest in the hand-crafted. Through the objects chosen and the stories told, you are invited to learn more about the way we craft and make in different cultures. Objects and storytelling enabling us to engage in shared experiences, […]
6 Dec 2025 - 29 Nov 2026 Gallery 7 Admission is FREE Coinage remains one of the best represented and most recognisable elements of Roman material culture. This display will showcase a selection of Roman coins in the Ashmolean collection that were found in Oxfordshire and tell the story of the region from the Roman […]
Shadowlight Supported Studio. A powerful celebration of identity, creativity and community, this group exhibition showcases artwork and film by learning-disabled and neurodivergent artists. Join us for a new exhibition of […]
Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943) is a US-based Hong Kong artist. This exhibition showcases her work alongside others who engage with the tradition of the 'three perfections' 三絕, which brings together the three art forms of poetry, calligraphy, and painting. The exhibition includes works by Hui, her contemporaries, her teacher Lui Shou-Kwan and others […]
Discover the enduring legacy of one of the greatest writers of the past century. Tradecraft draws upon the vast archive of John le Carré, otherwise known as David Cornwell. Held at the Bodleian Libraries, this material – much of which is displayed for the first time – spans Cornwell’s entire life and career, from his time as a […]
Marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, Dancing with Austen explores how important dance was to Austen’s gentry society and its crucial role in her creativity. Dancing moves the plot in all of Jane Austen’s novels. Whether the scene of a private ball or a ticketed assembly, the dance floor measures the course of novels in which […]
Explore the Enchanted Library with our new Winter Trail and see if you can spot the signs of winter in the stories. Our trail sheet includes a take home craft, […]
Song of Myself, 1995, Tom Phillips RA (1937–2022), wire, 360 x 180 cm. Credit: Estate of Tom Phillips CBE RA Tom Phillips described Song of Myself as “an attempt to list the […]
Circa 500 is composed of eleven artists who spend their days teaching, questioning, and building alongside the next generation of artists at St Edward’s School. This exhibition turns that practice inward, revealing […]
★ ★ ★ ★ "This rip-roaring history of botanical adventurers disturbs and delights" The Guardian "Consistently illuminating" The Observer "There's much to savour" The Telegraph In Bloom exhibition – […]
About the event The Oxford Literary Festival brings together leading authors and public figures in a magnificent setting in the centre of Oxford each year. The Bodleian Libraries is a […]
Visionary Paintings Of Oxfordshire by Anita Joice closed mondays.
11 March – 27 September 2026 ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library Free admission, no ticket required About the exhibition We have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But […]
About the events The Oxford Seminars in Cartography have been taking place since 1993, with interested cartographers meeting regularly for a programme of lectures and field trips exploring all facets […]
Age Restrictions: 18+ Black Parade - 00's Emo Anthems is coming for a huge 00's emo party! Expect to hear massive 00's emo hits from Panic! At The Disco, Jimmy […]
Age Restrictions: 18+ Curfew: 03:00
Overview The UK's biggest Reggaeton Fiesta is coming back to Oxford this March! The UK's biggest Reggaeton Fiesta is coming back to Oxford this March! After sell out nights around […]
Venue: The Glass Tank, Oxford Brookes University Date(s): Monday, 26 January 2026 to Friday, 6 February 2026 Timing: 9am - 5pm Cost: 0 Inspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Wolfson College, Oxford Date(s): Wednesday, 14 January 2026 to Sunday, 26 April 2026 Timing: 9am - 7pm Cost: Free Alan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Thame Museum Date(s): Saturday, 7 February 2026 to Friday, 20 March 2026 Timing: During opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm- Cost: Free admission This exhibition […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Christ Church Picture Gallery Date(s): Saturday, 15 November 2025 to Thursday, 26 March 2026 Timing: Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays Cost: £6/3/0 Continuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: West Ox Arts Gallery, Bampton. Date(s): Saturday, 14 February 2026 to Saturday, 14 March 2026 Timing: Tues to Sat 11.30 - 4.30, Sun 2 - 4, Mondays […]
Join us for the first southern Alt Wedding Fair, heading to Oxford Town Hall to plan your elder emo wedding with badass suppliers Do you want to come to a […]
Venue, Timing and Cost Venue: Pusey House Chapel Date(s): Sunday, 22 March 2026 Timing: 5 pm - 7 pm Cost: £16 / Under 18 Free Immerse yourself in the rich […]
Odette's debut gig - Supported by Agatha Posy-Rose, Lina Rose and Ella M. Odette - Supported by Agatha Posy-Rose and Ella ... Odette's live debut, supported by Agatha Posy-Rose and Ella M who will […]
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