In the academic year 2026-27, the Ruskin will be hosting a series of talks by leading practitioners in international contemporary art (artists, writers, curators and others), which will be open to the University community and the public.  The programme is intended to encourage open discussion and steer the intellectual and artistic direction of the School. 

• Time: alternate Tuesdays 5pm - 6.30pm.
• Venue: Ruskin School of Art, East Oxford location, 128 Bullingdon Rd, OX4 1QP.

MICHAELMAS TERM 2026

Week 2, Tuesday 20th October: Hayden Dunham

Week 4, Tuesday 3rd November: TBC

Week 6, Tuesday 17th November: Taylor LeMelle

Week 8, Tuesday 3rd December: Sven Speiker

Free and open to all Oxford University members and the public. Tickets become available 10 days before each event. For more information about the speakers and talks, and to book your tickets, please click the link below:
https://bit.ly/Ruskin_ContArtTalks

Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
Doors will open at 4.45pm. Please arrive promptly and take your seat in time for the start of the talk at 5pm.

Ruskin students and staff are not required to book tickets to attend the talks.