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Contemporary Australian photography in LondonMichael Reid Gallery has opened an exhibition of Australian Contemporary Photography at the Australian High Commission in London.
Another big splash in London!
There is not a lot of well written independent thinking reviews of the visual arts. Many are cautious as they need to be mindful of the next gig – more a comment on how the powerplay function in the contemporary art scene.
We have been the joint-curators for the Frank Hurley exhibition now on at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
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When driving the Canberra – Melbourne journey there are many good places to stop for a break. Benalla Art Gallery is one of the best.
My piece on their current exhibition as well as comments about the future of the gallery – click here.
At the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) – the city gallery in Canberra.
Bill Henson at the Tolarno Galleries 104 Exhibition Street Melbourne
till 2 June 2018.
When there are so many things to be thinking about – the Crimes of Canberra has a focus on the purchase of chairs at the NGA.
Polixeni Papapetrou’s new works on exhibition till 28 April at Michael Reid in Sydney.
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We visited the Manly Arts Gallery & Museum today.
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An exhibition notice for an exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Click here for the link…
And for more on Harold Edgerton – see also Gael Newton’s 1999 paper for the catalogue at the National Gallery of Australia – click here.
Josef Lebovic Gallery (Sydney)Entertainment Posters Part 1 Catalogue – link to a pdf
Posted by The Art Museum on Monday, 26 March 2018
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Celebrating IWD – 8th March 2018
Adelie Hurley (1919-2010) – The first Australian female commercial photojournalist
An exhibition of Australian contemporary photography (and two video works) at the ANU Drill Hall Gallery (Canberra) till 8 April 2018
Angela Philp, first Director of the Canberra Museum and Gallery, died in Newcastle on January 29 2018. Helen Musa's notice below from City News.
Posted by The Art Museum on Tuesday, 13 February 2018
surprising news…
Posted by The Art Museum on Tuesday, 26 December 2017
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Another fascinating look at a set of photographs; thanks Marcus for your work during 2017… Have a happy one. Cheers GaelART BLART: photographs: historical australia part 1
Posted by The Art Museum on Thursday, 21 December 2017
Exhibition: Pat Brassington: the body electric at the Art Gallery of New South Wales till 11 Feb 2018.
I was hoping that someone would offer a real, subjective and personal review of the NGV Triennial – rather than just…
Posted by The Art Museum on Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Here’s my slightly UPDATED list of exhibitions – recommendations for anyone thinking of visiting Canberra during December 2017 – January 2018.
A few images and comments on the recent changes to the collection exhibitions at the National Gallery of Canberra – more reasons to visit during summer 2017/2018.
Local artist wins prize – creativity recognised. Well done Brenda.
Posted by The Art Museum on Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Frank Hurley: From Circular Quay to Collaroy Plateau.
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Exhibition: Glorious: earthly pleasures and heavenly realms
Exhibition: Rembrandt and the Dutch golden age
masterpieces from the Rijksmuseum
A highly recommended visual arts experience is to meander around the first floor galleries of the National Gallery of Australia – to take in the Australian collection exhibitions.
A highly recommended visual arts experience is to visit the National Gallery in Canberra and to take the time to explore the selections of the NGA’s collection exhibitions.
for fans of Michael Taylor’s work and for those wanting to see the works of a highly successful artist – get yourself along to nancy Sever’s new gallery at Gorman House in Canberra. Recommended.
recommended exhibition at the Australian National Portrait Gallery.
Good piece by Gina Fairley on women in public art.
Posted by The Art Museum on Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Friday 1oth November 2017: David Moore was posthumously inducted into the Australian Media Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Australian journalism.
Lisa Moore has announced this on her facebook page – click here.
first story – the Venice Biennale story continues…..
Posted by The Art Museum on Tuesday, 31 October 2017
and there’s more..
a good overview provided by Helen Musa of City News – click here.
A very good piece on ArtBlart about Bill Heimerman 1950 – 2017
Photo above: Peter Leiss, William Heimerman c. 1975-80
We have uploaded a new page on photo-web that provides a link to Gael Newton’s essays on Max Dupain as well as links to other articles and resources. Click here.
Max Dupain, Bankstown aerodrome camouflage experiment, c.1943. National Archives of Australia
Continue reading “William and Winfred Bowness Photography Prize”
Congratulation Polixeni Papapetroua magical image of hope and beauty
Posted by The Art Museum on Thursday, 19 October 2017
The other day I visited the NGA and was very pleasantly surprised by an exhibition in the first Australian Art exhibition space (near the old front door).
GERHARD RICHTER: THE LIFE OF IMAGES14 OCT 2017 – 4 FEB 2018 GOMA, Brisbane
Posted by The Art Museum on Monday, 9 October 2017
Exhibition notices for The Photography Room, CanberraEmilio Cresciani & Adam Hollingworth13 October – 19 November 2017
Posted by The Art Museum on Monday, 9 October 2017
Artlink September 2017 – out now…
Posted by The Art Museum on Thursday, 5 October 2017
