HEVELIUS PROJECT 2026
Inspired by Johannes and Elisabeth Hevelius
where stars, water & earth meet
Hevelius Project 2026: Stars, Water & Earth connects Oxford and Wroclaw through science, culture and community. Inspired by Johannes Hevelius, the renowned 17th-century astronomer of Gdansk, and Elisabeth Hevelius, a pioneering woman in astronomy, the project invites audiences of all ages to explore curiosity across time through astronomy, creativity, ceramics and music.
Stars
A celebration of astronomy, imagination and the Hevelius legacy.
Water
A poetic thread of reflection and connection between Oxford and Wroclaw.
Earth
A tribute to materials, craft and the ceramic heritage of Boleslawiec.
events - 26-27 October 2026
Hevelius Children's Creative Workshops
Hands-on creative activities for children and families inspired by the blue-and-white ceramic tradition of Boleslawiec. Suitable for different ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
A Ripple Through Time: Ceramics Then and Now
An interdisciplinary conversation on making, materials, memory and the relationship between people and objects. Featuring Alicja Patanowska, Professor Lambros Malafouris, Dr Joanna Bagniewska, and a representative of Boleslawiec ceramics.
Water & Stars: a Piano Concert
Young Polish pianist, vocalist and composer Marysia Bialas closes the day with an evening inspired by water and stars.
Tickets and updates: if-oxford.com
Explore IF Oxfordthe HEVELIUS idea
Horizons
Expanding our view every year.
Exploration
Discovering the Universe through science.
Voices
Inspiring talks with leading scientists.
Education
Hands-on outreach and learning for children.
Light
From the stars to fibre optics - light connects us all.
Imagination
Creativity, art and curiosity without limits.
Universe
A journey through space, time and wonder.
Sound
Music that echoes the cosmos.
Science. Culture. Community.
An international educational and cultural initiative by the Oxford Polish Association, inspired by Johannes and Elisabeth Hevelius and connecting Oxford with Wroclaw through science, creativity, music and cultural heritage.