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SUMMARY:The Rhodes legacy through the Eyes of Zimbabwean Sculptors - Exhibit at Oriel College
DESCRIPTION:Join us to view an inspiring and engaging art exhibition aimed at examining colonial legacies and advocating for restorative justice. \nInspired by Oxford Rhodes Must Fall 2020 and Black Lives Matter\, a group of friends from East Oxford and Harare\, Zimbabwe set up Oxford Zimbabwe Arts Partnership (OZAP) to counter the statue of Cecil Rhodes on Oriel’s High Street building with sculpture commissioned from Zimbabwe. \nThe project comes to fruition with the opening of an exhibition on Friday 3 October at Oriel College (High Street entrance). The exhibit will transfer to University Church from 10 October – 7 December. \nAt the heart of the exhibition are the four winning artworks from a competition run by OZAP earlier this year at the Chitungwiza Arts Centre. These works celebrate the resilience of indigenous Zimbabweans in the face of colonial violence since the days of Cecil Rhodes. \nChitungwiza is a large\, high-density town outside Harare\, sometimes referred to as Zimbabwe’s Soweto. A young filmmaker and team from the area have produced a powerful 13-minute documentary\,\n“Never Again”\, which will run on a loop within the exhibition. \nOZAP hopes to organise showings with discussions during the autumn. The project and upcoming exhibition have already attracted global media attention. \nFeatured Artist\nOverall Winner: Wallace Mkankha\, 34\, born in Chitungwiza. His winning piece\, Blindfolded Justice\, offers a poignant reflection on Zimbabwe’s colonial past. \nThe stone sculpture represents the cruel legacy of Cecil John Rhodes in Zimbabwe. The face\, shrouded in anguish\, symbolizes the suffering of the Zimbabwean people.\nThe two hands covering the eyes signify the forced blindness to the truth as Rhodes’ regime imposed its oppressive rule.\nThe two hands struggling to remove the blindfold represent the resilience and determination of the Zimbabwean people to break free from oppression.\nThis poignant piece serves as a reminder of the brutal history inflicted upon Zimbabwe and honours the victims of Rhodes’ cruelty.\nIt also symbolizes the ongoing quest for justice\, equality\, and peace. \nExhibition Dates & Venues\n03 – 08 October\, 2025\nOriel College (High Street entrance) | 10AM – 4PM\nAdmission: Free \n10 October – 07 December\, 2025\nUniversity Church | 10AM – 5PM\nAdmission: Free
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Medieval Oxford - Free Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free tour as part of Oxford Open Doors 2025! \nStep back in time with us to explore the city’s fascinating origins as a medieval town. This walking tour offers a fresh perspective on Oxford history\, revealing the complex realities of medieval life beyond the clichés of violence\, superstition\, and filth. \nThis tour asks you to consider\, why being “medieval” is seen as an insult and why modern portrayals of the Middle Ages dwell on the “horrible histories”? Through this tour\, we challenge popular misconceptions about life in the past and invite you to rethink what you know about Oxford History. \nLed by university researchers trained through our official Uncomfortable Oxford programme\, this engaging experience connects medieval Oxford to present-day issues\, showing how echoes of the past still shape our world today. Expect thoughtful insights\, surprising facts\, and meaningful discussion. \nPerfect for curious minds aged 12+\, this is not your average history tour—this is Oxford history told differently. \n  \nBook HERE\n  \nITINERARY: \n\nOxford Castle & Prison\nCastle Mill Stream\nOld Greyfriars Street\nBrewer Street\nChrist Church\nOriel College\, Oriel Square\nSt. Michael at the North Gate\n\nTour itinerary may vary depending on time and guide. \nNOTE: To ensure as many people can join as possible\, we ask that attendees book a maximum of two tickets per booking for this festival tour. All youths must be accompanied by an adult. \nACCESSIBLITY: \n\nAll tours are wheelchair accessible\, but please note some mildly uneven pavement and crowding in the city centre\, especially on weekends.\nService animals are welcome on all tours.\nCaregivers and accessibility aids are welcome to attend tours for free\, with no need to register.\nThe total distance walked during each tour is less than one mile. Each tour includes moments for sitting/leaning against walls\, and toilets are available at certain points along the routes.\n\nPlease inform your guide if any visual or hearing accommodations are needed and they will keep this in mind throughout the tour. All our guides receive accessibility training and are prepared to make accommodations as needed.
URL:https://www.uncomfortableoxford.com/event/unlocking-medieval-oxford-special-tour-for-oxford-open-doors
LOCATION:Meet at the mound outside Oxford Castle and Prison\, OX1 1AY\, Oxford Castle and Prison\, Oxford\, OX1 1AY
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