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MONEY TALKS

ART, SOCIETY & POWER

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SHOP THE EXHIBITION

Discover a range of prints, homeware and decorative items relating to our Money Talks: Art Society & Power exhibition.

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ASHMOLEAN CAFÉ

Visit our Café on the lower ground floor for a range of hot drinks, sweet treats and freshly-made meals.

CHANGE MAKERS SEASON

A special season of events, exhibitions and more.

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WORKSHOP

DRYPOINT PRINTING WORKSHOP

Using the inspiration of activist artists Elizabeth Catlett and Sue Coe, learn how to create innovative multi-layered...

Using the inspiration of activist artists Elizabeth Catlett and Sue Coe, learn how to create innovative multi-layered prints using the Drypoint technique of Félix Buhot, and confront...

Using the inspiration of activist artists Elizabeth Catlett and Sue Coe, learn how to create innovative multi-layered prints using the Drypoint technique of Félix Buhot, and confront social justice issues in your...

Using the inspiration of activist artists Elizabeth Catlett and Sue Coe, learn how to create innovative multi-layered prints using the Drypoint technique of Félix Buhot, and confront social justice issues in your work.

Tue 26 & Wed 27 Nov, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

TALK

ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 1

In the first of his series of three talks, Peter Vass shows how pre-and post-war 20th-century artists like the...

In the first of his series of three talks, Peter Vass shows how pre-and post-war 20th-century artists like the Nash brothers became involved in commercial and government-funded projects...

In the first of his series of three talks, Peter Vass shows how pre-and post-war 20th-century artists like the Nash brothers became involved in commercial and government-funded projects to record landscape and life...

In the first of his series of three talks, Peter Vass shows how pre-and post-war 20th-century artists like the Nash brothers became involved in commercial and government-funded projects to record landscape and life in Britain.

Wed 27 Nov, 2–3pm

At the Museum and Online

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SATYAJIT RAY, VISIONARY OF CINEMA

In this talk, Andrew Robinson—who observed the great film-maker Satyajit Ray shooting and interviewed him at...

In this talk, Andrew Robinson—who observed the great film-maker Satyajit Ray shooting and interviewed him at length in Bengal—explores a unique artist at home and at work.

Sat 30 Nov, 2–3pm

At the Museum and Online

TALK

ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 2

In his second talk on art for everyday life, Peter Vass explores how pre- and post-war artists including Matisse...

In his second talk on art for everyday life, Peter Vass explores how pre- and post-war artists including Matisse got involved in schemes for schools.

Wed 4 Dec, 2–3pm

At the Museum and Online

MEMBERS ONLY

CHRISTMAS TALK WITH XA STURGIS

In his Christmas talk, Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum, will talk about the year ahead and look back...

In his Christmas talk, Xa Sturgis, Director of the Ashmolean Museum, will talk about the year ahead and look back on 2024.

Fri 6 Dec, 3.30–4.30pm

At the Museum and Online

WORKSHOP

SILK SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP

Learn about the heritage craft of silk screen printing with two experienced printmakers. Get to grips with the...

Learn about the heritage craft of silk screen printing with two experienced printmakers. Get to grips with the art technique made famous by the likes of Andy Warhol, John Piper, Eduardo...

Learn about the heritage craft of silk screen printing with two experienced printmakers. Get to grips with the art technique made famous by the likes of Andy Warhol, John Piper, Eduardo Paolozzi and Roy Lichten...

Learn about the heritage craft of silk screen printing with two experienced printmakers. Get to grips with the art technique made famous by the likes of Andy Warhol, John Piper, Eduardo Paolozzi and Roy Lichtenstein.

Sat 7 Dec 2024, 10.30am–4pm

At the Museum

TALK

ART FOR EVERYDAY LIFE TALK 3

In his final talk on art for everyday life, Peter Vass explores the art that brightened up company advertising...

In his final talk on art for everyday life, Peter Vass explores the art that brightened up company advertising in post-war Britain, from Lyons Tea to the London Underground.

Wed 11 Dec, 2–3pm

Online and at the Museum

TALK

AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 3: GAUGUIN

In Juliet Heslewood's third talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses what Gauguin took...

In Juliet Heslewood's third talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses what Gauguin took from Impressionism, but also his departure into Primitivisim.

Sat 14 Dec, 11am–12pm

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AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 4: SEURAT

In Juliet Heslewood's fourth talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses Seurat's...

In Juliet Heslewood's fourth talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses Seurat's influence on the Impressionists and what he gave to 'Pointillis...

In Juliet Heslewood's fourth talk on the Post-Impressionists as change makers, she discusses Seurat's influence on the Impressionists and what he gave to 'Pointillism'.

Sat 25 Jan, 11am–12pm

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TALK

AFTER THE IMPRESSIONISTS TALK 5: LAUTREC

In her final talk in this series, Juliet Heslewood explores the fascinating Bohemian life and innovation of Toulouse-Lautrec's...

In her final talk in this series, Juliet Heslewood explores the fascinating Bohemian life and innovation of Toulouse-Lautrec's art, one of the great Post-Impressionist change ...

In her final talk in this series, Juliet Heslewood explores the fascinating Bohemian life and innovation of Toulouse-Lautrec's art, one of the great Post-Impressionist change makers.

Sat 15 Feb, 11am–12pm

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MEMBERS ONLY

PAINTING CONTEMPORARY OXFORD ARTIST TALK

Guest-speaker and and contemporary artist, Francis Hamel, will talk about his experience of painting Oxford.

Thu 27 Mar, 2.30–3.45pm

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ASHMOLEAN ADVENTURE

A fun interactive family experience through the galleries. Book ahead for your October half-term visit.

AUDIO TOUR

MYTHS & REALITY AUDIO TOUR

Download our audio tour and enjoy tales of myths and legends with Dr Janina Ramirez. Suitable for ages 12+.

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TODDLER TIME

Get involved in our exciting season of toddler activities.

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FREE FAMILY TOURS

Join a tour of the Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece or Modern Art galleries with stories and crafts.

SIMPLE PLEASURES: LI JIN WITH ROGER LAW

This exhibition shows work by the contemporary Chinese ink master with drawings and ceramic work by the British caricaturist Roger Law.

KABUKI LEGENDS PART TWO

Japanese artist Takahashi Hiromitsu creates dynamic, colourful prints showing exciting moments in kabuki, a traditional form of dance-drama. This is the second show in a two-part exhibition of his works.

DEMON, MOTHER, MAKER OF KINGS

In this display, discover a group of female divinities from the ancient world who offer a glimpse into their many surprising forms of power, from motherhood and love to violent authority.

WIN AN OXFORD CITY BREAK

To mark our Money Talks exhibition, you could win a city break for two in Oxford at the Old Bank Hotel and enjoy dinner at one of The Oxford Collection's restaurants.

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THE CHANGING FACES OF MONEY

The heads of kings and queens and the figures of gods and goddesses have graced our coins and currency since ancient times. Delve into this fascinating aspect of money.

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TERRIBLE TALES

Uncover the spookiest stories and creepiest objects from our collections as we scuttle through the month of Halloween.

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AUTUMNAL SCENES

Celebrate the changing season with some of our favourite autumn-inspired scenes and objects in the Ashmolean collections.

FRA ANGELICO'S 'THE CRUCIFIXION'

The Ashmolean has been raising funds to purchase a painting of the crucifixion by the Italian Renaissance Master Fra Angelico.

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A pair of hands hold an ancient stone Sumerian statue

6 EPISODES

FINGERPRINTS

Uncover the invisible fingerprints left behind by makers, looters, archaeologists, soldiers, rulers, curators, and more. These stories of touch also reveal how forces of conflict and colonialism have shaped the Museum.

25 BITE-SIZED TALES

MUSEUM SECRETS

Our curators have been recording bite-sized tales of the wonderful, and sometimes unexpected, life of a museum. Explore time & asparagus, symbols of hope in challenging times, Ancient Greek manscaping, and more!

6 AUDIO ADVENTURES

OBJECTS OUT LOUD

From Uccello’s spine-tingling painting The Hunt in the Forest to poems woven into Japanese prints, this short series delves into the poetry and literature hidden in the collections.

ONLINE COLLECTIONS

Discover thousands of objects and artworks Take a journey through thousands of years of art and history with our online collection. There are currently more than 200,000 objects available to search and browse online.