Join us for the opening night of Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation, an exhibition by artist Allison Ksiazkiewicz at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. Grab a glass of wine and be one of the first to view 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
- Find out more about the exhibition
- Find out more about Allison Ksiazkiewicz
- Find out more about Attic Black | Thetis Authentic
Accessibility
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The Cast Gallery is on the first floor.
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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.
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An accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
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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.
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Find out more about Museum Access.
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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.
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Who: everyone
£££: Free
Booking: essential