Ruskin School of Art
@theruskin.bsky.social
Ruskin School of Art, Fine Art Department at University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk.
https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/
https://www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/
Onyeka Igwe, Associate Professor at the Ruskin, is the recipient of the Jarman Award 2025!✨
Onyeka shares the prestigious annual award with Morgan Quaintance as they were considered "equally deserving of the award, with significant bodies of work at the forefront of artists’ moving image practice."
Onyeka shares the prestigious annual award with Morgan Quaintance as they were considered "equally deserving of the award, with significant bodies of work at the forefront of artists’ moving image practice."
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Onyeka Igwe, Associate Professor at the Ruskin, is the recipient of the Jarman Award 2025!✨
Onyeka shares the prestigious annual award with Morgan Quaintance as they were considered "equally deserving of the award, with significant bodies of work at the forefront of artists’ moving image practice."
Onyeka shares the prestigious annual award with Morgan Quaintance as they were considered "equally deserving of the award, with significant bodies of work at the forefront of artists’ moving image practice."
Opening on Thursday, 7-9pm at OVADA @ovadagallery.bsky.social!
'Manual for the Overlooked' is a group show by Ruskin third-year students Z Forbes, Ben Holland, Isabelle Oxford & Amelia Sleight, their work a reflection of the strong connection between them.
Also open 28-29 November, 10am-4pm.
'Manual for the Overlooked' is a group show by Ruskin third-year students Z Forbes, Ben Holland, Isabelle Oxford & Amelia Sleight, their work a reflection of the strong connection between them.
Also open 28-29 November, 10am-4pm.
November 25, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Opening on Thursday, 7-9pm at OVADA @ovadagallery.bsky.social!
'Manual for the Overlooked' is a group show by Ruskin third-year students Z Forbes, Ben Holland, Isabelle Oxford & Amelia Sleight, their work a reflection of the strong connection between them.
Also open 28-29 November, 10am-4pm.
'Manual for the Overlooked' is a group show by Ruskin third-year students Z Forbes, Ben Holland, Isabelle Oxford & Amelia Sleight, their work a reflection of the strong connection between them.
Also open 28-29 November, 10am-4pm.
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The talents of our Masters composers and performers will be on display on Wednesday 3 December at 7pm in the Holywell Music Room. Join us for this special evening of collaboration. Free entry!
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/master...
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/master...
Masters Composers and Performers Concert
www.music.ox.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The talents of our Masters composers and performers will be on display on Wednesday 3 December at 7pm in the Holywell Music Room. Join us for this special evening of collaboration. Free entry!
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/master...
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/master...
The Ruskin Drawing Sale Returns!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 10am–3pm
📍Fusion Arts, 15 Park End St, OX1 1HH
Browse drawings, paintings, prints, stickers and more from Ruskin BFA artists. A percentage of each purchase will go to supporting the Degree Show in June, open to the public!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 10am–3pm
📍Fusion Arts, 15 Park End St, OX1 1HH
Browse drawings, paintings, prints, stickers and more from Ruskin BFA artists. A percentage of each purchase will go to supporting the Degree Show in June, open to the public!
November 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Ruskin Drawing Sale Returns!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 10am–3pm
📍Fusion Arts, 15 Park End St, OX1 1HH
Browse drawings, paintings, prints, stickers and more from Ruskin BFA artists. A percentage of each purchase will go to supporting the Degree Show in June, open to the public!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 10am–3pm
📍Fusion Arts, 15 Park End St, OX1 1HH
Browse drawings, paintings, prints, stickers and more from Ruskin BFA artists. A percentage of each purchase will go to supporting the Degree Show in June, open to the public!
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This year @torchoxford.bsky.social Performance Research Hub hosts a series of study days exploring the role of trans and queer voices in performance and performance research.
👇 Sign up for the first study day on Monday 24 November at @theruskin.bsky.social
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
👇 Sign up for the first study day on Monday 24 November at @theruskin.bsky.social
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
Trans and Queer Voices in Performance Research: study day #1
www.music.ox.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
This year @torchoxford.bsky.social Performance Research Hub hosts a series of study days exploring the role of trans and queer voices in performance and performance research.
👇 Sign up for the first study day on Monday 24 November at @theruskin.bsky.social
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
👇 Sign up for the first study day on Monday 24 November at @theruskin.bsky.social
www.music.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
Join us for our next Contemporary Art Lecture at the Ruskin! Artist and writer Basyma Saad will speak on the themes of realism, surplus, and mourning in relation to her recent work.
5pm, Tues 18 November
More info and book your (free!) tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/basyma-saa...
5pm, Tues 18 November
More info and book your (free!) tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/basyma-saa...
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join us for our next Contemporary Art Lecture at the Ruskin! Artist and writer Basyma Saad will speak on the themes of realism, surplus, and mourning in relation to her recent work.
5pm, Tues 18 November
More info and book your (free!) tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/basyma-saa...
5pm, Tues 18 November
More info and book your (free!) tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/basyma-saa...
TORCH Performance Research Hub will host a series of study days this year, bringing together artists, scholars, performers & activists to explore the role of trans + queer voices in performance. The first day is 24th Nov at the Ruskin.
More info and registration:
torch.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
More info and registration:
torch.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
November 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
TORCH Performance Research Hub will host a series of study days this year, bringing together artists, scholars, performers & activists to explore the role of trans + queer voices in performance. The first day is 24th Nov at the Ruskin.
More info and registration:
torch.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
More info and registration:
torch.ox.ac.uk/event/trans-...
Happy Halloween from the Ruskin!
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Happy Halloween from the Ruskin!
The Hole in the Whole is currently on show at Eastside Projects in Birmingham featuring work by Ashkan Sepahvand (DPhil 2025), Valerie Asiimwe Amani (current DPhil student) and Phoebe Collings-James, curated by Harmanpreet Randhawa (BFA 2023).
Until 6th December.
eastsideprojects.org/projects/the...
Until 6th December.
eastsideprojects.org/projects/the...
October 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Hole in the Whole is currently on show at Eastside Projects in Birmingham featuring work by Ashkan Sepahvand (DPhil 2025), Valerie Asiimwe Amani (current DPhil student) and Phoebe Collings-James, curated by Harmanpreet Randhawa (BFA 2023).
Until 6th December.
eastsideprojects.org/projects/the...
Until 6th December.
eastsideprojects.org/projects/the...
We are delighted to welcome Emii Alrai for our next Contemporary Art Lecture at the Ruskin! An artist working in sculpture and installation, Alrai will speak on her practice exploring artefacts, the Western Museum construct and memory.
5pm, Tues 4th November.
Info & tickets: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
5pm, Tues 4th November.
Info & tickets: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
October 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are delighted to welcome Emii Alrai for our next Contemporary Art Lecture at the Ruskin! An artist working in sculpture and installation, Alrai will speak on her practice exploring artefacts, the Western Museum construct and memory.
5pm, Tues 4th November.
Info & tickets: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
5pm, Tues 4th November.
Info & tickets: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
An exciting event at @modernartoxford.bsky.social celebrating the Platform Graduate Award!
Enjoy art, music and conversation and catch performances by recent Ruskin graduates Ella Soni and Jarad Jackson.
Thurs 23 Oct, 6.30-10pm
More info: modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/liv...
Enjoy art, music and conversation and catch performances by recent Ruskin graduates Ella Soni and Jarad Jackson.
Thurs 23 Oct, 6.30-10pm
More info: modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/liv...
October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An exciting event at @modernartoxford.bsky.social celebrating the Platform Graduate Award!
Enjoy art, music and conversation and catch performances by recent Ruskin graduates Ella Soni and Jarad Jackson.
Thurs 23 Oct, 6.30-10pm
More info: modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/liv...
Enjoy art, music and conversation and catch performances by recent Ruskin graduates Ella Soni and Jarad Jackson.
Thurs 23 Oct, 6.30-10pm
More info: modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/liv...
Arturo Soto (DPhil 2021) publishes new photobook, Border Documents, drawing on his father's memories of Juárez (Mexico) and El Paso (USA). A personal archive of ordinary events but most importantly it stands apart from media coverage that focuses on drug trafficking, illegal migration & corruption.
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Arturo Soto (DPhil 2021) publishes new photobook, Border Documents, drawing on his father's memories of Juárez (Mexico) and El Paso (USA). A personal archive of ordinary events but most importantly it stands apart from media coverage that focuses on drug trafficking, illegal migration & corruption.
Read all about what Ruskin Fine Art student Ash Capon learned at @modernartoxford.bsky.social during a 5-week internship!
How do you visually communicate an exhibition?
Following a 5-week internship, Fine Art student Ash Capon has produced this mov...
https://modernartoxford.org.uk/blog/visually-communicating-suzanne-treister-prophetic-dreaming?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Modern%20Art%20Oxford
Following a 5-week internship, Fine Art student Ash Capon has produced this mov...
https://modernartoxford.org.uk/blog/visually-communicating-suzanne-treister-prophetic-dreaming?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Modern%20Art%20Oxford
October 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Read all about what Ruskin Fine Art student Ash Capon learned at @modernartoxford.bsky.social during a 5-week internship!
Visiting the artfairs in London this week? Catch work by recent Ruskin graduates Paul Majek (BFA 2023) at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Eunjo Lee (MFA 2024) at Frieze!
October 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Visiting the artfairs in London this week? Catch work by recent Ruskin graduates Paul Majek (BFA 2023) at 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair and Eunjo Lee (MFA 2024) at Frieze!
Join us at the Ruskin for a talk by multidisciplinary artist Sophie Cundale!
Sophie will speak on the trajectory of an artist's practice through the lens of shapeshifting, role play and fluidity.
5pm, Tuesday 21st October
Free and open to all, book your tickets here: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
Sophie will speak on the trajectory of an artist's practice through the lens of shapeshifting, role play and fluidity.
5pm, Tuesday 21st October
Free and open to all, book your tickets here: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
October 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us at the Ruskin for a talk by multidisciplinary artist Sophie Cundale!
Sophie will speak on the trajectory of an artist's practice through the lens of shapeshifting, role play and fluidity.
5pm, Tuesday 21st October
Free and open to all, book your tickets here: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
Sophie will speak on the trajectory of an artist's practice through the lens of shapeshifting, role play and fluidity.
5pm, Tuesday 21st October
Free and open to all, book your tickets here: bit.ly/Ruskin_ContA...
Ruskin's Onyeka Igwe is now showing new work at Tate Britain as part of the Art Now series. Consisting of film, projected slides & sculpture, 'our generous mother' tells the story of the University of Ibadan, the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria.
Until 17 May. More info at tate.org.uk
Until 17 May. More info at tate.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Ruskin's Onyeka Igwe is now showing new work at Tate Britain as part of the Art Now series. Consisting of film, projected slides & sculpture, 'our generous mother' tells the story of the University of Ibadan, the oldest degree-awarding institution in Nigeria.
Until 17 May. More info at tate.org.uk
Until 17 May. More info at tate.org.uk
The Platform Graduate Award exhibtion at @modernartoxford.bsky.social is now open! 'This is Really Happening' features work by Ruskin 2025 BFA graduate Ella Soni:
Now open: This is Really Happening
Discover our selected artists as part of The Platform Graduate Award 2025, showcasing some of the most exciting e... https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/platform-graduate-award-2025?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Modern%20Art%20Oxford
Discover our selected artists as part of The Platform Graduate Award 2025, showcasing some of the most exciting e... https://www.modernartoxford.org.uk/whats-on/platform-graduate-award-2025?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=Modern%20Art%20Oxford
Modern Art Oxford
Platform Graduate Award 2025 showcases some of the most exciting emerging artists in the South East of England.
www.modernartoxford.org.uk
October 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Platform Graduate Award exhibtion at @modernartoxford.bsky.social is now open! 'This is Really Happening' features work by Ruskin 2025 BFA graduate Ella Soni:
Thank you to all who came along to the Degree Show this year! It's a fantastic showcase of our amazingly talented students' work - we are thrilled that so many of you were interested in taking a look!
You can view a presentation of each artist on the Ruskin website: www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
You can view a presentation of each artist on the Ruskin website: www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
June 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Thank you to all who came along to the Degree Show this year! It's a fantastic showcase of our amazingly talented students' work - we are thrilled that so many of you were interested in taking a look!
You can view a presentation of each artist on the Ruskin website: www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
You can view a presentation of each artist on the Ruskin website: www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
Visit the Ruskin Degree Show!
Explore painting, photography, video, sculpture, installation, and performance, and meet our talented emerging creatives.
Until Wednesday 25th June, 12-5pm.
128 Bullingdon Rd, Oxford OX4 1QP
Image from the Private View. Thank you to everyone who came along!
Explore painting, photography, video, sculpture, installation, and performance, and meet our talented emerging creatives.
Until Wednesday 25th June, 12-5pm.
128 Bullingdon Rd, Oxford OX4 1QP
Image from the Private View. Thank you to everyone who came along!
June 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Visit the Ruskin Degree Show!
Explore painting, photography, video, sculpture, installation, and performance, and meet our talented emerging creatives.
Until Wednesday 25th June, 12-5pm.
128 Bullingdon Rd, Oxford OX4 1QP
Image from the Private View. Thank you to everyone who came along!
Explore painting, photography, video, sculpture, installation, and performance, and meet our talented emerging creatives.
Until Wednesday 25th June, 12-5pm.
128 Bullingdon Rd, Oxford OX4 1QP
Image from the Private View. Thank you to everyone who came along!
We were delighted to welcome Oxford University's new Chancellor Lord Hague of Richmond to the Ruskin Degree Show this afternoon! Keen to highlight the importance of the arts and humanities at the University, the Chancellor listened with interest as students talked about their work.
@ox.ac.uk
@ox.ac.uk
June 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We were delighted to welcome Oxford University's new Chancellor Lord Hague of Richmond to the Ruskin Degree Show this afternoon! Keen to highlight the importance of the arts and humanities at the University, the Chancellor listened with interest as students talked about their work.
@ox.ac.uk
@ox.ac.uk
A sneak peek at the Ruskin Degree Show 2025!
We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our BFA and MFA Degree Show, celebrating the outstanding creativity & hard work of our young artists:
Friday 20th June, Private View 7-10pm
Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Mon-Wed 12-5pm
👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our BFA and MFA Degree Show, celebrating the outstanding creativity & hard work of our young artists:
Friday 20th June, Private View 7-10pm
Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Mon-Wed 12-5pm
👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
June 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
A sneak peek at the Ruskin Degree Show 2025!
We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our BFA and MFA Degree Show, celebrating the outstanding creativity & hard work of our young artists:
Friday 20th June, Private View 7-10pm
Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Mon-Wed 12-5pm
👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
We can't wait to welcome you to the opening of our BFA and MFA Degree Show, celebrating the outstanding creativity & hard work of our young artists:
Friday 20th June, Private View 7-10pm
Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Mon-Wed 12-5pm
👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
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History of Art Study Day
Image & Object: Reproduction
2 - 5pm | Thu 26 June
Location: Department of History of Art, Littlegate House
Visit below and Book your place!
www.hoa.ox.ac.uk/event/image-...
Speakers:
Geoffrey Batchen, Geraldine Johnson, Brigid von Preussen, Vibe Nielsen, Paul Taylor
Image & Object: Reproduction
2 - 5pm | Thu 26 June
Location: Department of History of Art, Littlegate House
Visit below and Book your place!
www.hoa.ox.ac.uk/event/image-...
Speakers:
Geoffrey Batchen, Geraldine Johnson, Brigid von Preussen, Vibe Nielsen, Paul Taylor
June 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
History of Art Study Day
Image & Object: Reproduction
2 - 5pm | Thu 26 June
Location: Department of History of Art, Littlegate House
Visit below and Book your place!
www.hoa.ox.ac.uk/event/image-...
Speakers:
Geoffrey Batchen, Geraldine Johnson, Brigid von Preussen, Vibe Nielsen, Paul Taylor
Image & Object: Reproduction
2 - 5pm | Thu 26 June
Location: Department of History of Art, Littlegate House
Visit below and Book your place!
www.hoa.ox.ac.uk/event/image-...
Speakers:
Geoffrey Batchen, Geraldine Johnson, Brigid von Preussen, Vibe Nielsen, Paul Taylor
Introducing the Ruskin 2025 graduating BFA & MFA cohort!
Come along to the Degree Show to see their amazing work:
Private View Friday 20th June 7-10pm
21st-22nd June 12-6pm
23rd-25th June, 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP
Welcome!
More info 👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
Come along to the Degree Show to see their amazing work:
Private View Friday 20th June 7-10pm
21st-22nd June 12-6pm
23rd-25th June, 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP
Welcome!
More info 👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
June 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Introducing the Ruskin 2025 graduating BFA & MFA cohort!
Come along to the Degree Show to see their amazing work:
Private View Friday 20th June 7-10pm
21st-22nd June 12-6pm
23rd-25th June, 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP
Welcome!
More info 👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
Come along to the Degree Show to see their amazing work:
Private View Friday 20th June 7-10pm
21st-22nd June 12-6pm
23rd-25th June, 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP
Welcome!
More info 👉 www.rsa.ox.ac.uk/news/detail/...
Our first years are very busy installing their Prelims Show today!
June 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Our first years are very busy installing their Prelims Show today!
We are thrilled to announce the Ruskin BFA & MFA Degree Show, opening on Friday 20th June!
Private View 7-10pm
Opening hours 21st - 25th June:
• Sat - Sun: 12-6pm
• Mon - Wed: 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP.
Accessibility info:
www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/128-bullingd...
Private View 7-10pm
Opening hours 21st - 25th June:
• Sat - Sun: 12-6pm
• Mon - Wed: 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP.
Accessibility info:
www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/128-bullingd...
May 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We are thrilled to announce the Ruskin BFA & MFA Degree Show, opening on Friday 20th June!
Private View 7-10pm
Opening hours 21st - 25th June:
• Sat - Sun: 12-6pm
• Mon - Wed: 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP.
Accessibility info:
www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/128-bullingd...
Private View 7-10pm
Opening hours 21st - 25th June:
• Sat - Sun: 12-6pm
• Mon - Wed: 12-5pm
128 Bullingdon Road, Oxford OX4 1QP.
Accessibility info:
www.accessguide.ox.ac.uk/128-bullingd...