https://museumofoxford.omeka.net/items/browse?tags=Building&sort_field=Dublin+Core%2CTitle&output=atom2024-03-29T05:58:37-04:00Omekahttps://museumofoxford.omeka.net/items/show/475
I found it really interesting and quite enjoyed the antithesis of the old and the new buildings. I feel that the combination of the colourful stripes and the buildings create a new aesthetic: a modern vibe with open-minded touches.]]>2021-09-22T09:42:39-04:00
Title
Oxford Pride Stripes
Subject
LGBTQIA+ history
Description
I love this picture because rainbow colours are used instead of the white stripes on the crossing. I believe that it was created by the organisers of the Oxford Pride because afterwards, the colours disappeared. It is located on the triangle of New Road, Queens Street, and Castle Street, and it was made in 2019 for Oxford Pride.
I found it really interesting and quite enjoyed the antithesis of the old and the new buildings. I feel that the combination of the colourful stripes and the buildings create a new aesthetic: a modern vibe with open-minded touches.
Bonn and COVID-19: Ludwig van Beethoven with a face mask
Subject
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Oxford, Oxford's Twin Cities
Description
During this pandemic, even great composers must protect their fellow man. In this image, Ludwig van Beethoven is wearing a coffee filter while stood in front of Kessel's Espresso Studio in Bonn, Germany.
Date
April 28th 2020
Contributor
The Beethoven statue in the photo was created by German artist Ottmar Hörl and delivered by the non-profit "Citizens for Beethoven."
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Rights
Arnulf Marquardt-Kuron
Source
The photograph was taken by Arnulf Marquardt-Kuron with permission from Kessel's Espresso Studio.
Alt text
Image: gold bust of Beethoven with a cloth and elastic band over his mouth to look like a mask
These objects are dolls house furniture I had as a child. They are made out of a variety of materials; fabrics, wood, paper, metal, plastic. In 2019 I lent them to be part of a display at the Bodleian Shop in Broad Street, Oxford. The display was to promote a new book Novel Houses, by Christina Hardyment, each room of the dolls house in the display was inspired by an interior scene in a novel. I was glad to lend these items to be part of a public display in central Oxford, which referenced famous aspects of literature.
Date
2019
Contributor
Claire Frampton
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Rights
Claire Frampton
Creator
Claire Frampton
]]>https://museumofoxford.omeka.net/items/show/220 During lockdown I have been walking the streets of Oxford where I live. The shop signs explaining that they are closed during the Covid-19 pandemic caught my eye as they are so varied and express the brand and personality of the different stores, particularly with the lights and empty retail unit visible behind.
I was attracted by the text, some were formal and perhaps from corporate HQ and others more informal handwritten and probably by an assistant in store. We are all looking forward to shops reopening after this weekend and perhaps life starting to get back to a new socially distanced normal”.
"The architecture now can be photographed during this time of Covid-19 without obstruction or distraction and the central area must look like in some part how it did back in 1167 when the University was founded, less the double yellow lines of course!
During lockdown I have been walking the streets of Oxford where I live. The shop signs explaining that they are closed during the Covid-19 pandemic caught my eye as they are so varied and express the brand and personality of the different stores, particularly with the lights and empty retail unit visible behind.
I was attracted by the text, some were formal and perhaps from corporate HQ and others more informal handwritten and probably by an assistant in store. We are all looking forward to shops reopening after this weekend and perhaps life starting to get back to a new socially distanced normal”.
summary: signs in shop windows detailing closures due to covid-19
1: 'Art doesn't stop! and neither do we! our doors may be closed but you can still contact us on the details below: oxford@castlefineart.com, 01865 689 862'
2: 'dear all, (small, illegible text)', also 3 illustrated french bulldogs on glass
3: 'Blackwells closed' (small text detailing closure and online ordering)
Being furloughed gave me a chance to do something I really wanted to do but had absolutely no time for under normal circumstances; turning a concrete bench into an enormous mosaic. I collected unwanted tiles from friends and the Orinoco scrapstore in Headington and got started, with no plan other than to create a tropical garden scene. It took three months solid work, but I did it.
Date
2020
Contributor
Sophie Mack Smith
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Creator
Sophie Mack Smith
]]>https://museumofoxford.omeka.net/items/show/243 The first image shows empty streets in Leiden, the second shows keeping distance at the local market, and the third shows students.]]>2021-08-09T08:30:41-04:00
Title
Leiden during the Covid 19 lockdown
Subject
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Oxford and Oxford's Twin Cities
Description
Three photographs showing how Oxford's twin city Leiden is dealing with lockdown.
The first image shows empty streets in Leiden, the second shows keeping distance at the local market, and the third shows students.
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Creator
Michael Juffermans
Alt text
1: deserted street with shops and cafes, by a river
2: fruit stall with cones and tape around for social distancing
3: people, socially distanced, on street, holding red flowers
1: deserted pedestrian crossings, mountain in background
2: socially distanced food truck queue
3: aerial view of deserted road
4: aerial of empty playground
5: deserted road, tram and railway, from above
6: people in masks walking along bridge
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I work at the Museum so this is completely different to my day job. It is also a changing and developing area. We know we won't have all of the answers until we start hearing more of the questions. What I really took away from the initial meeting was the sense that everyone there wanted to help. I think at this current moment in time everyone is able to do their bit to help others, be it supporting family, friends or even strangers. Even crossing the road when you see a family out on a walk coming towards you is doing your bit (as antisocial as it might seem)!"
- David Juler, Museum Development Officer at the Museum of Oxford]]>2021-07-30T07:27:36-04:00
Title
Setting up the West Oxford Local Response Hub
Subject
The Covid-19 Pandemic and Oxford
Description
"On the 27th of March, myself and several colleagues from a range of departments across Oxford City Council met outside the West Oxford Community Centre on the Botley Road to assist with setting up the West Oxford Local Response Hub. We were briefed outside, with at least 2 metres between each of us! The hub has been set up, as with several others across the city, to allow the council and the voluntary organisation Oxford Hub to respond to local need. Those people who are particularly isolated and in need of support through these hard times are being encouraged to contact the Council or use the online form. Their needs are then directed to the hub workers to deal with and respond to.
I work at the Museum so this is completely different to my day job. It is also a changing and developing area. We know we won't have all of the answers until we start hearing more of the questions. What I really took away from the initial meeting was the sense that everyone there wanted to help. I think at this current moment in time everyone is able to do their bit to help others, be it supporting family, friends or even strangers. Even crossing the road when you see a family out on a walk coming towards you is doing your bit (as antisocial as it might seem)!"
- David Juler, Museum Development Officer at the Museum of Oxford
Date
27th March 2020
Publisher
Museum of Oxford
Creator
David Juler
Alt text
Image 1: people outside a building on a sunny day
Image 2: people on the grass, same day, same building