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Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
09 August 2024 to 05 January 2025
About Money Talks: Art, Society & Power
Money Talks: Art, Society & Power is a major exhibition open until 05 January 2025 at the Ashmolean, exploring the place of money in our world through different artistic lenses.
The exhibition features more than 100 objects from across the globe, including artworks by Rembrandt, Andy Warhol, Guerrilla Girls, Grayson Perry and Bansky, and the new phenomenon of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
From greed and prejudice to plenitude and happiness, from the places and eras where money has talked loudest, artists have long explored the balance between power and wealth.
Alongside these artworks is a range of money, including Roman, Chinese and Islamic coins, Art Nouveau banknotes, and the artwork for the currency featuring Kings Edward VIII and Charles III, on display for the first time.
Weaving stories and perspectives from across the world with international objects and items from the Ashmolean’s leading collections and reflections on the place of physical currency in 2024, Money Talks explores how the everyday artworks in our pockets act as a mirror to our society.
The imagery on our currency has a dramatic impact on what and who we imagine is valuable.
Trailer
Reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ “A vivid and revelatory show throughout.”
The Guardian
“Fascinating… packed with revelations and beauty.”
The Times
Tickets
Please see the important booking information below.
Booking information
Prices (Non-members):
Standard tickets – £15.30
Senior Citizen (65 and over) / University of Oxford Employee or Alumni – £14.30
Under 25 / Student / Children 12 to 17 years – £7.65
Children under 12 years / AshPass – £0.00
University of Oxford Student – £0.00
Carer accompanying a paying disabled person – £0.00
Art Fund Pass Holder – £7.65
Blue Light Card Holder / Unemployed – £7.65
Ashmolean Staff and Reciprocal Entry – £0.00
For half-price and concessionary tickets, please bring proof of eligibility.
For Ashmolean staff/volunteers, GLAM staff, ICOM, Museums Association and NMDC reciprocal entry. If possible, please book for late afternoon entry.
Please note a booking fee of £1 is added to help support the Museum and cover the costs of staffing our Box Office.
Prices (Members):
Entry to the exhibition is free for members. You are advised to pre-book a timed slot to guarantee entry, especially during busier periods. You will need your 13- or 14-digit Membership Number to book.
Dates & times:
The museum is open every day from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Timed tickets are in operation for this exhibition. Visitors and Members are strongly recommended to book tickets in advance to guarantee entry.
Warning:
This exhibition includes several coin designs by controversial artist Eric Gill and historical material reflecting prejudiced viewpoints.
Selected artworks in the exhibition
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