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Francis Bacon Henry Moore: Flesh and Bone Until 19 January 2014 �One of the most fascinating displays of the year� The Times Come and see the celebrated Ashmolean autumn exhibition Francis Bacon Henry Moore: Flesh and Bone. Uniting two of the greatest artists of the 20th century, this exhibition uncovers a rarely explored link between two giants of Western Art.

LiveFriday: Oxford Folk Friday 22 November 2013, 7.00 – 10.30pm Folk LiveFriday explores Oxford�s rich music heritage and gives you the chance to hear both traditional and contemporary folk music. Come along for music, workshops, morris dancing, yarn bombing and much more.

Director's Lecture Series Will Gompertz: 150 Years of Modern Art Saturday 19 November BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz speaks on the subject of his new book What Are You Looking At? From Monet�s water lilies to Hirst�s pickled shark, he uncovers the true story of modern art.

What's On Museum events this November With Japanese Tea Ceremonies, cuneiform code-cracking family activities, and a special lecture from the curator of the Francis Bacon Henry Moore exhibition, there is plenty to see and do at the Ashmolean this month.

Competition Win a Mini iPad To celebrate the launch of its first iBook � The Ashmolean Interactive Collection � the Museum is offering you the chance to win an iPad Mini and a copy of the iBook. Closing date 1 December 2013.

Ashmolean Shop Christmas Gift Ideas Come to The Ashmolean Shop for that Christmas gift with a difference. We offer a wide range of exclusive cards, gifts and ideas for those special presents. Take a look at our new Christmas gift catalogue.

Why Art Matters Richard Deacon Saturday 23 November, 2-3pm Richard Deacon has been a leading figure in British sculpture since the 1980s, winning the Turner prize in 1987. He will speak as part of the Museum's 'Why Art Matters' series ahead of his major Tate Britain retrospective next year.

Elsewhere Georgians Revealed at the British Library 8 Nov 2013 � 11 Mar 2014 Discover the reality of life in Georgian Britain. From beautifully furnished homes to raucous gambling dens, from celebrity obsessions to gin addictions, this dazzling exhibition brings to life people who made modern Britain.

Elsewhere Contemporary Art Society Until 22 Nov 2013 Pop works from The Eric & Jean Cass Gift displayed at the Contemporary Art Society, including works by Victor Vasarely, Julio Le Parc, Karel Appel, Eduardo Paolozzi and Bridget Riley.

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Malcolm Morley at the Ashmolean Museum: Paintings and Drawings from the Hall Collection 8 October 2013 – 30 March 2014 This month the Ashmolean will open the first of a new series of special displays of contemporary and post-war art, beginning with the first winner of the Turner Prize in 1984, British artist Malcolm Morley. The project is a collaboration between the Museum and the Hall Art Foundation and collectors, Andrew and Christine Hall. Gallery 2, admission free.

Francis Bacon Henry Moore: Flesh and Bone Until January 19 2014 'Thought-provoking and sharp ... brilliant' The Observer Come and see the Ashmolean's celebrated major autumn exhibition comparing and contrasting work by these two giants of twentieth-century art.

LiveFriday: The Art of Theatre Friday 25 October 2013, 7.00 – 10.30pm Organised in association with the Oxford University Dramatic Society, the curtain will rise on talks, tours, workshops and live performance, as visitors explore how theatre and art have interacted throughout the ages.

The Big Draw Saturday 12 October, 11am-4pm Every October, thousands take part in the Campaign for Drawing's 'Big Draw' events. Come along to improve your technique, learn how to get started, or to simply to spend an afternoon doodling!

Venue Hire Open Day Sunday 27 October Come and visit the Ashmolean on Sunday 27 October to see how the Museum can transform into the perfect venue for your wedding or forthcoming event.

Director's Lecture Series Prof Tim Wilson: The Wellby Collection Saturday 19 October, 11am-12pm Keeper of Western Art Professor Timothy Wilson speaks on the extraordinary collection of Renaissance and Baroque silver and exotica bequeathed to the Museum by the late Michael Wellby.

What's On Museum events this October With Sunday afternoon concerts, family activities for the under-5s and workshops to help you create beautiful drawings with pastels, there is plenty to see and do at the Museum this month.

Ashmolean Shop New Christmas card range Select from The Ashmolean's expanded range of Christmas cards this year, featuring over 60 designs taken from our collections. Packs of 10 cards priced from £4.50.

Ashmolean Dining Room Special Offer The Ashmolean Dining Room, Oxford's only rooftop restaurant is now taking bookings for Christmas and New Years Eve 2013. For more information please contact amrestaurant@benugomail.co.uk or visitwww.ashmoleandiningroom.com.

Elsewhere Cass Art celebrates online launch Inspired to paint by seeing the Francis Bacon Henry Moore exhibition? After 30 years of running London's six favourite art shops, Cass Art has opened its online shop and is offering you the chance to win a Winsor & Newton Oil Colour set by entering their prize draw.

Elsewhere Oxford Playhouse Special Offer A new production of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece Ghosts, inspired by the artist Edvard Munch's extraordinary stage designs. Ashmolean e-subscribers can get £5 off Top Price tickets (normally £23) for Tue 22 Oct showing. Quote 'Ghosts AshMus' when booking.