Exhibition ‘The MFO Turns 80: Celebrating Research, Culture, & Scientific Diplomacy (1946-2026)’

© Photolanguage (Nigel Green & Robin Wilson)

Drawing on archives, photographs, books, and personal testimonies, this exhibition traces the journey of the Maison Française d’Oxford from its founding in 1946 to the present day. It explores how the institution has evolved into a unique centre for research, cultural exchange, and scientific diplomacy, highlighting eight decades of intellectual collaboration between France & Britain.

Exhibition curated by
Patrice Baubeau, Antoine Destemberg, Anne Dunan-Page, Martine Drozdz, Janet Foot, Anne-Sophie Gabillas, Soazick Kerneis, Aurélien Mounier, Stéphane Van Damme

With thanks to
The French Embassy in London
The CNRS & The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
The Oxford and Paris Committees for the Maison Française
Catherine O’Sullivan and the MFO Team
Photolanguage (Nigel Green & Robin Wilson)
Our friends and colleagues at the University of Oxford & across the French university community

Exhibition print & installation
Artisan Print and Sign Solutions