ARCHIVE INSPIRATION CREATIVE WORKSHOP

FULLY BOOKED

In-Person Live Event – Join us at the Museum
Part of our Myth and Reality Season

There are 10 spaces available for this 2-hour session starting at 1.30pm.

Takes place in the Learning Studio and the Von Bothmer Study Room. Meet in the Learning Studio.


With artist/photographer John Blythe and Ashmolean curator Dr Andrew Shapland

Get behind the scenes and experience objects first-hand with our curator Dr Andrew Shapland using the Museum collection and Sir Arthur Evans Archive. Uncover original photographs, drawings, documents and fragments.

Learn what these historic photographs and artefacts tell us about the truth of the palace of Knossos and the mythical tale of the Minotaur.as told in our current Labyrinth exhibition.

Working with artist and photographer John Blythe, you’ll experiment with a range of individual and collaborative photographic processes to create new work inspired by myths and realities.

No experience required. All materials will be provided.
 

People using archives to create artwork all laid out tables

Making new artwork inspired by archival photography and records © John Blythe


PHOTO OXFORD FESTIVAL

This event is part of the Photo Oxford Festival 2023. Photo Oxford takes place 14 Apr–6 May 2023.

Find out more about the Photo Oxford Festival programme


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