The present Ashmolean was created in 1908 by combining two ancient Oxford institutions: the University Art Collection and the original Ashmolean Museum. The collections span the civilisations of east and west, charting the aspirations of humankind from the Neolithic era to the present day. Among its treasures are the world’s largest collection of Raphael drawings,Continue reading “Oxford: The Ashmolean Museum”
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Lee Bul @ the Ikon Gallery
Ikon presents the first UK solo show of works by Korean artist Lee Bul. The college art group had a blast and commented on how detailed the sculptures were even thou they were on such a massive scale. there was something beautiful yet disjointed in the utopian project i thought. And was glad to findContinue reading “Lee Bul @ the Ikon Gallery”
Teresa Albor
24 sculptures in 24 hours As part of the Longbridge Lighting Festival artist Teresa Albor wanted to make an artistic statement about production and labouring linked to this area of Birmingham (UK) she used items that were all factory produced and used the gallery space that had once been the site of a car factory.Continue reading “Teresa Albor”
Oak Tree and Stars by BlueFalcon1983 