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Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation. An exhibition by Allison Ksiazkiewicz. 22 July - 18 Oct

Join us to celebrate the end of our current exhibition, Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation by artist Allison Ksiazkiewicz. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy a private afterhours view of this show of new works, inspired perhaps unexpected pairing of the ancient pottery and modern-day dog breeding.

The show is the culmination of nine-year collaboration between Cambridge-based artist Allison Ksiazkiewicz and Attic Black | Thetis Authentic, a studio in Athens reviving the craft and technology of ancient Greek ceramics. 

The result is a series of ceramic works which combine new designs with ancient decorative and manufacturing techniques as reconstructed from ancient Mediterranean cultures. The surprising appearance of our four-legged friends on ancient-looking vases begs for closer inspection: each object tells a story not about the gods and heroes of Greek myth but about a different dog breed.

Cultured Canines runs from Tuesday 22 July until Saturday 18 October 2025.

 

 

 

Further information

 

Accessibility

  • The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.

  • We provide step-free access via our lift. To use the lift please call 01223 330402 on your arrival and we will send down a member of staff to assist you.

  • An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.

  • This event may involve some standing, but there will be chairs available throughout the gallery. Please let us know either when you book tickets if you have an access requirements.

  • Find out more about Museum Access.

  • Please contact us on 01223 330402 or email museum@classics.cam.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility.

 

Car Parking

The Museum does not have a car park for members of the public to use; car parking onsite is unfortunately reserved for members of the University only. However, metred parking is available on Sidgwick Avenue.

The nearest car parks are Lammas Land or Grand Arcade

 

Who: students only

£££: Free

Booking: essential

 

Date: 
Friday, 17 October, 2025 - 18:00 to 19:30
Contact phone: 
01223 330402
Subject: 
Event location: 
Museum of Classical Archaeology, Cast Gallery

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