Seeking photography
as reported in other blogs – I set out to see what photography was on exhibition in three cultural institutions in Canberra. The news is not all bad. There’s stuff to see – just you have to know where to look.
Tag: NGA
Photography at the NGA
Touring the NGA for photography
There’s a really good and diverse selection of photography presently on exhibition this summer (2018/2019) at the National Gallery of Australia – in Canberra.
Summer at the NGA in Canberra
There’s a lot to be seen at the exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia this summer – so it’s time to get thee hence –click here.
New NGA Director – a good thing – maybe
Emily Kame Kngwarreye at the NGA
The Alhalkere Suite (1993)
An unexpected thing happened last Sunday as I went through the Indigenous Galleries at the National Gallery of Australia – the NGA. Continue reading “Emily Kame Kngwarreye at the NGA”
NGA in the bush
Sharing a photograph
Above is ‘not the usual’ view of the Australian National Gallery in Canberra.
Scandal at NGA – well maybe not
Someone trying to catch the NGA out on something – anything!
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.
Harold Edgerton at the Whitney
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.
Sasha Grishin and Canberra’s Visual Arts
National collection gems out of sight
Sasha Grishin has written an opinion piece on his blog on the current situation of visual arts in Canberra – many of his thoughts I share.
Summer 2017-2018 – Canberra Visual Arts
Recommendations for 2017 summer Canberra visual arts
Here’s my slightly UPDATED list of exhibitions – recommendations for anyone thinking of visiting Canberra during December 2017 – January 2018.
NGA Summer 2017 update
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.
NGA Streeton Art of War
Arthur Streeton: The art of war
NGA Exhibition until 29 April 2017 – free entry
Summer 2017-2018 – Canberra Visual Arts
NGA Australian Collection
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.
NGA International Art Exhibition
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.
Hockney at the NGA
Rosalie Gascoigne at the NGA
Exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia
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).
Spring 2017 – Canberra Visual Arts
Recommendations for 2017 spring Canberra visual arts
Here’s a list of exhibitions my recommendations for anyone thinking of visiting Canberra in spring of 2017.
Mid Winter – Canberra Visual Arts
My recommendations for mid winter visual arts in Canberra
Here’s a list of exhibitions I would recommend to locals and anyone thinking of visiting Canberra in mid winter 2017.
NGA exhibitions
A 2017 mid winter meander through the NGA
There is a load of reasons why you should visit the NGA right now..
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”
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.
Getty Photography
J Paul Getty, Masterpieces, Photography
Here’s a 1999 publication that is really worth looking through – I borrowed a copy from the library. It is a gem. The production of the photographs in the catalogue are sumptuous – so do not settled for any online version here or elsewhere. You have to see the book – or even better see the originals. But that’s my point – see my comments after this sample.
NGA Photography
19thC photography in Japan
Another little gem of an exhibition at the National gallery of Australia.
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.
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!
Simon Elliott
Simon Elliott moves from the NGA to Brisbane
from ArtsHub – QAGGOMA gets a new Deputy Director – see below
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
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”
Women in Museums
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.
NGA: Albert Namatjira exhibition
NGA Highlights: Albert Namatjira
There’a small exhibition of Albert Namatjira’s paintings at the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra.
Diane Arbus and more at the NGA
NGA exhibition review
There’s a wonderful exhibition at the NGA till 30th October 2016 – Diane Arbus: American portraits.
NGA, Mike Parr and other stuff
A review & comments on other NGA
The NGA has a special exhibition until 6 November 2016 on the works of Mike Parr. There is no charge (it’s fee).