Sunday 5 June 2022

Ashmolean Museum - Last chance to see Pissarro: Father of Impressionism

 

Ashmolean Museum Oxford

JUNE AT THE MUSEUM

This month, don't miss your last chance to see our current major exhibition Pissarro: Father of Impressionism, and work by Ali Kazim, one of the most exciting artists working in Pakistan today. Plus, join us for afternoon tea, and enjoy stories of sun-inspired objects.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE

A painting of women in a field planting pea stakes in the ground.

PISSARRO

FATHER OF IMPRESSIONISM

CLOSES 12 JUNE

★ ★ ★ ★ The i
★ ★ ★ ★ The Times
★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian

Discover the artist who influenced Cézanne, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin, and explore the many techniques that shaped his work.

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LATE OPENING

10 & 11 JUNE

Due to popular demand, we're keeping the exhibition open late on its final evenings so that you can see it after hours.

Booking for this exhibition is essential.

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A selection of items including a mug, box of biscuits, bars of soap, a framed print, all on display among floral decoration.

SHOP THE EXHIBITION

A collection inspired by the Impressionists

Discover our wide array of books, gifts, homeware and fashion, all carefully chosen to accompany this major exhibition.

Every purchase supports the Ashmolean.

Shop the range
A painting of a man on a bright orange background, he holds his hands together.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE

ALI KAZIM
SUSPENDED IN TIME

Closes 26 June | Gallery 8

Don't miss this free exhibition, informed by the time Ali Kazim, one of the most exciting artists working in Pakistan today, spent in the Ashmolean.

Curated by Dr Mallica Kumbera Landrus, Keeper of the Department of Eastern Art and Senior Curator of Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Art, in collaboration with the artist, the exhibition features Ashmolean objects alongside paintings, sculptures and installations by Kazim.

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A painting of a woman who is looking out in thought and holds a branch in one hand.

PRE-RAPHAELITES
DRAWINGS & WATERCOLOURS

Opening 15 July 2022

After its sold out, limited run in 2021, Pre-Raphaelites: Drawings & Watercolours returns to the Ashmolean Museum.

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MEMBERS GO FOR FREE

Enjoy unlimited, free exhibition access and an exclusive Members' Preview Day, as well as exclusive events, our Members Magazine, and many other benefits and discounts.

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A detail from a decorated bowl which depicts a human-faced sun.

HERE COMES THE SUN

With the summer solstice and Midsummer's Day fast approaching, we know summer is on its way.

We’re celebrating some of the sun-inspired objects and summer scenes in our collection as we head into the lighter, warmer months ahead. Enjoy the stories behind these works.

Read the stories
A cake display on a table, two glasses of prosecco and cups of tea sit either side.

AFTERNOON TEA

AT THE ROOFTOP RESTAURANT

Get together with friends, enjoy the Jubilee weekend, and warmer weather ahead with afternoon tea with a view at our Rooftop Restaurant.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

A large ceramic jar which depicts an octopus with six arms swimming in an abstract seascape

TALKING MEMORY

In-Person

Thu 16 Jun, 2–4pm

This series of afternoon events for older visitors (65+) continues with an exploration into the ancient Minoan and Mycenaean civilisations through the octopus jar found at the Palace of Minos at Knossos.

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A black and white photograph of Michael Ventris

CRACKING ANCIENT CODES

Online & In-Person

Tue 12 Jul, 2–3pm

Join author Andrew Robinson and discover how architect Michael Ventris succeeded in deciphering a mysterious Minoan script.

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A coin depicting Roman emperor Domitianus

TALKING MEMORY

In-Person

Thu 23 Jun, 2–4pm

Explore a hoard of buried Roman treasure and a coin of the Roman emperor Domitianus, discuss identity and commemoration and how people choose to be remembered.

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A painting of a woman and child in the garden of a house on a residential road.

THE PISSARROS IN ENGLAND

Online & In-Person

Wed 27 Jul, 2 3pm

Join us for this afternoon talk, with art historian Kathy Adler, to hear about the Pissarro family's time in England.
 

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FROM OUR FRIENDS

A vibrant yellow and green textile. Over the top of the image is text which details the title of the event, time and location.

HANDMADE OXFORD

23–26 June | Waterperry Gardens

Taking place at the beautiful, historic Waterperry Gardens, there will be something for everyone at this festival, from workshops to craft demonstrations, browsing and shopping for unique handmade gifts, and discovering sustainable products in a new eco-living section.

Plus, discover delicious artisan food and drinks with a chance to try and test treats before purchase.