A 2017 mid winter meander through the NGA
There is a load of reasons why you should visit the NGA right now..
Category: Canberra
Sidney Nolan, Riverbend
ANU Drill Hall – a visual arts treasure
There’s a treasure now on a much improved permanent exhibition in Canberra – namely:
Robert Boynes
Exhibition: Modern Times at the Drill Hall Gallery
This survey of works by Robert Boynes is one very engaging exhibition.
The-Art-Museum on Facebook
click here for our facebook page for The Art Museum
Coffee in O’Connor
Keeping warm and enjoying a coffee
Time out on a freezing cold morning in Canberra
NGA Filipino art review – part 2
More on the review on ArtsHub by Gina Fairley
There was an earlier comment by Arts Hub on issues around the National Gallery of Australia’s exhibition of Filipino art.
Anna Gray AM
Queen’s Birthday honour to former NGA curator
As listed: Dr Anne Mary Gray AM
NGA: The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial
A quick tour of the NGA exhibition
This tour is meant to whet your appetite for this NGA exhibition – The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial.Continue reading “NGA: The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial”
NGA: The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial
A review by Sasha Grishin
This NGA exhibition is an exhibition of contemporary art that should not be missed. It’s very good.Continue reading “NGA: The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial”
Looking for arts policy
will we ever have an arts minister?
While Australia is a great country – it has been a long time since we have experienced a government that was actually committed to its culture.
Meiji Japan at NLA
outdoor sculpture festival
“Sculpture on the Campus”
Canberra Grammar School, 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, until Saturday, June 18.
Meiji Japan at NLA
Contour 556
Contour 556 is a national public sculpture biennial, for Australia’s capital.
NGA: The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial
Defying Empire: the legacy of 1967
Continue reading “NGA: The Third National Indigenous Art Triennial”
Canberra Visual Arts in May
Visual Arts exhibitions May 2017
Here’s a few of the exhibitions in Canberra this month.
Research: Belinda Hungerford
New paper uploaded on photography research
Click on the image above to see a new research paper by Belinda Hungerford that has been uploaded to photoweb.
The Photography Room May-June 2017
3 New Exhibitions at The Photography Room
Dörte Conroy – What Comes to Mind: Lorna Sim – Enigma:
Maurice Weidmann- Absence of Sunshine
Continue reading “The Photography Room May-June 2017”
photoaccess
Exhibition: Chinese Whispers and Other Stories, curated by Pia Johnson
This photoaccess exhibition is an exhibition I recommend – not because all the works are successful – but for combined messages.
One to eight
A contemporary art project – Alison Alder
There’s a great little but significant exhibition of screen prints at the Museum of Democracy in Canberra (Old Parliament House).
Anzac Parade Monuments –public art serving a great purpose
There is no doubt that Anzac Parade is very special.
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Eduardo Masferre
Exhibition: Eduardo Masferre at the NGA
There’s a wonderful set of photographs by Eduardo Masferre presently on exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.
Pipilotti Rist
NGA Video: Worry will vanish revelation
A special room has been constructed downstairs for this video by Pipilotti Rist.
Rodel Tapaya
NGA Exhibition – Rodel Tapaya – New art from the Philippines
Rodel Tapaya has become ‘a must purchase’ by collectors of contemporary Southeast Asian art.
PhotoAccess
PhotoAccess exhibition: Common Ground
If you are interested in seeing a mixture of contemporary photography – then get yourself over to Manuka and visit PhotoAccess to enjoy their members’ exhibition – Common Ground.
The Photography Room
April 2017 exhibitions at The Photography Room
Canberra’s The Photography Room continues to provide an amazing array of photography exhibition.
The National Photography Portrait Prize
NGA Filipino art review
A review on ArtsHub by Gina Fairley
click here for the review – but sit down and prepare yourself as it is a bit of a scorcher!
National Portrait Prize 2017
National Portrait Gallery announces annual prize winners
Gary Grealy’s portrait of Richard Morecroft & Alison Mackay (above).
The Photography Room
New Exhibitions at The Photography Room (Canberra)
Exhibitions 24 March – 30 April Continue reading “The Photography Room”
Simon Elliott
Simon Elliott moves from the NGA to Brisbane
from ArtsHub – QAGGOMA gets a new Deputy Director – see below
Sean Davey
Exhibition: Sean Davey at The Photography Room
Are you interested in fine photography, an interest in beautifully printed black & white photographs and works by a photographer who knows his craft as a documentary photographer/artist?
Sean Davey
Exhibition: Sean Davey – Solomon Islands
At The Photography Room in Kingston (Canberra) is the exhibition by Sean Davey – Solomon Islands (2016).
NLA exhibitions for summer
More Versailles at NGA
Versailles at NGA
National Gallery of Australia – Versailles exhibition
The 2016 summer exhibition at the NGA in Canberra is Versailles Treasures from the Palace – until 17 April 2017.
More NGA stories
Librarians gone – and the cover story
There are so many things to love about the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) – but..
Versailles at NGA
NGA’s 2016 summer blockbuster
The National Gallery of Australia’s ‘blockbuster’ for summer 2016- till 17th April 2017 – click here
The Sell
National Library of Australia exhibition
click on image for information
Athol Shmith
Photography exhibition at the National Library Canberra
click on image for information on this small exhibition
photo access canberra
December 2016 exhibitions
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Megalo–doing proud by Canberra
The visual arts in Canberra is a very active scene. It has been thus for several decades.
Versailles at the NGA–a summer of glitz, cake and unsettled staff
Usually at this time of the year, I am looking forward to the coming visual arts exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA).
Continue reading “Versailles at the NGA–a summer of glitz, cake and unsettled staff”
Contour 556
Contour 556 lands in Canberra
A reminder that next weekend Canberra’s Public Art Festival, Contour 556, will be staged along the foreshores of the lake and in a few other venues.
The latest idiot senator
James Paterson, Institute of Public Affairs senator
Just when things were getting stupid in most sectors of Australian politics, up pops another idiot. These people vote!
Tuggeranong Arts, journeys, soul searching, lost souls
The Tuggeranong Arts Centre Gallery has three exhibitions on till the end of October that make the visit worth while – and more. Continue reading “Tuggeranong Arts, journeys, soul searching, lost souls”
Art and The PM’s Lodge
NGA art on the walls of the PM’s Lodge
Have a look at the photograph above – taken from the Canberra Times.
Murrumbidgee River in 26 Days
Murrumbidgee River in 26 Days, Alan Lee & Jonquil Mackey, Tuggeranong Arts Centre
This joint exhibition by these two photographers is based on the notion of exploring the Murrumbidgee River along its path to the Murray.
Trent Parke: Avenue of Honour
Trent Parke’s Avenue of Honour at the Australian War Memorial
