Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation is an exhibition which explores the history and mythology of different dog breeds – via the style of ancient Greek pottery. 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.
About the artist
Allison Ksiazkiewicz was born in Canada and today lives in the UK. She trained as a printmaker and as a historian of art and science. Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation is the first time all twelve of the vases in the series have been exhibited together.
Find out more
- Find out more about Allison Ksiazkiewicz and her work
- Visit Attic Black | Thetis Authentic online, including their shop
Events
Private View: Monday 21 July, 6-7.30pm: Book here
Daily craft activities – Following the Pawprints: Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm: Find out more
Family event – Off the Leash!: Wednesday 6 Aug, 2-4pm: Find out more
Volunteer with us
We’re looking for Exhibition Engagement Volunteers to help us with this exhibition. Get in touch with us if you’d like to chat to visitors about the exhibition, help to facilitate daily family activities, and just make sure everything runs smoothly.
- Find out more, including how to express an interest
Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Disabled Accessibility
- Facilities for Disabled Guests
- WI-FI
Accessibility Facilities
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Designated wheelchair public toilet
- Mostly flat terrain
- Staff available to assist
- Wheel chair accessible
