Until 24 Feb 2019 ANTINOUS: BOY MADE GOD Antinous was a boy-favourite of the Emperor Hadrian. He drowned in the Nile in A.D. 130, and the emperor founded a city in middle Egypt in his honour called Antinoopolis or ‘Antinous City’. Gallery 8
Until 17 Mar 2019 PLUM BLOSSOM AND GREEN WILLOW: SURIMONO POETRY PRINTS Some of the finest examples of Japanese printmaking in the early nineteenth century were the exquisitely printed woodblock prints called surimono. These privately published prints combined witty poems with elegant images by leading designers. Gallery 29
Until 7 Apr 2019 LUI SHOU-KWAN CENTENARY EXHIBITION Lui Shou-kwan was one of the most significant artists in Hong Kong during the mid-twentieth century. The paintings in this exhibition marking the anniversary of his birth are from the Ashmolean’s own collection. Gallery 11
BUY TICKETS 7 Feb – 9 Jun 2019 JEFF KOONS A major exhibition of the work of Jeff Koons (b. 1955) featuring seventeen important works spanning the artist’s entire career. Exhibition Galleries
Until 14 July 2019 LEONARDO DA VINCI AND NATIONAL IDENTITY ON MEDALS AND MONEY 2019 marks the 500th anniversary of Leonardo’s death and the 350th anniversary of the first commemorative medal in his honour, struck in Louis XIV’s mint. Gallery 7
Tue 19 Feb, 11am–12pm HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Discover the treasures of the Ashmolean with this great introduction to the Museum Meet in Gallery 21
Wed 20 Feb, 11am–12pm HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Discover the treasures of the Ashmolean with this great introduction to the Museum Meet in Gallery 21
Wed 20 Feb, 1-4pm HALF TERM FUN – CHINESE YEAR OF THE PIG Join us to celebrate the Chinese 'Year of the Pig' with piggy stories and crafts. Education Studio
Wed 20 Feb, 3.30–4.15pm EXHIBITION TOUR Discover more about the themes explored in our current Jeff Koons exhibition Exhibition Galleries
FIND OUT MORE ASHMOLEAN AFTER HOURS On the last Friday of every month from 5-8pm we will be keeping our doors open later so you can explore the museum after normal closing time.
FIND OUT MORE SHOUT OUT FOR WOMEN Look out for some special events throughout the year that highlight the Representation of the People Act 1918, enabling all men and some women over the age of 30 to vote for the first time.
