DPhil Alumnus Yuval Etgar’s study of John Stezaker
DPhil Alumnus Yuval Etgar publishes a new monographic study of John Stezaker. To mark the launch of Etgar’s new book, John Stezaker: At the Edge of Pictures, a new exhibition opens at Luxembourg + Co., London, (on view until 23 January 2021).
Ruskin Alumna Kate Groobey shortlisted for the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Prize
HOLLY SLINGSBY: Behind the Curtain
HOLLY SLINGSBY (BFA Christ Church 2006) creates performances that re-invent religious and mythical traditions. She is interested in mythological history and how it permeates contemporary culture.
Flat-Pack
Ruskin alumni: Holly Graham (BFA 2012, St Hugh's College), Kinga Lubowiecka (BFA 2011,St Hugh's College) and Milly Peck (BFA 2012, St Edmund Hall) show they work at the Greenroom in Cracow, Poland as part of the Cracow Gallery Weekend KRAKERS.
Common Pence
Zander Whitehurst (BFA 2010-13) has developed an innovative donation platform using contactless and NFC technology, called Common Pence.
Ruskin Alumni BAFTA + Oscar 2015 Winner
The Ruskin is thrilled to announce that alumnus Paul Franklin (BFA 1986-89) was awarded the Oscar for Visual Effects for his work on the science fiction film Interstellar. This follows on from Paul's recent success of the BAFTA award.
Nathaniel Mellors Wins the Contemporary Art Society Annual Award 2014
Nathaniel Mellors (BFA 1999, St Catherine's College), in partnership with the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, has won the Contemporary Art Society Award 2014. Mellors will create a film that will form the centrepiece of a major exhibition on the themes of Samuel Beckett and The Theatre of the Absurd.
Conrad Shawcross: Paradigm
Conrad Shawcross (BFA 1999) has been commissioned by the Wellcome Trust to create a monumental new public art installation in the heart of London.
Screaming Hornets at TINTYPE


