Experts' Choice Award Modern Art Oxford
What the experts agree on
Hidden behind Oxford's shopping streets, this contemporary art hub punches above its weight with rotating exhibitions of emerging and established international artists across sculpture, photography, and video—refreshingly modern compared to the
Lonely Planet "Far removed from Oxford’s hallowed hallways of history, this is one of the most refreshing contemporary-art museums outside London." Full review
Frommer's "This leading center for contemporary visual arts is known for its changing exhibitions of sculpture, architecture, photography, video, and other media.
- Frommer's Staff." Full review
Lonely Planet "Its ever-changing collection dates from the late 20th century onwards, with pop-up exhibitions and rolling shows as opposed to permanent displays." Full review
The Telegraph "<b><span class="m_first-letter">M</span>odern Art Oxford</b>, which opened in 1965 and is hidden behind one of Oxford's prime shopping streets, has developed an international reputation for its displays of contemporary visual arts" Full review
Independent "With temporary exhibitions showcasing emerging and established international artists, from the likes of Anish Kapoor...the bookshop is worth a visit for art titles and locally-made design pieces."
Condé Nast Traveler "So, what’s this place about?The MAO has had some legendary curators in its time and the result has been that almost every contemporary artist of note shows here. Think Richard Long, Sol..." Full review
National Geographic
