Troy: Myth and Reality – Autumn at The British Museum
Troy: Myth and Reality at the British Museum will through 300 objects on show from 21 November 2019 – 8 March 2020 seek the stories at the heart of ancient Troy
Antiquities
Nara: Sacred Images from Early Japan – The British Museum
The British Museum presents 15 major Buddhist and Shinto sacred images 600 – 1300 from Nara Prefecture, leading up to Japanese Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020
Getty Villa: First Major Exhibition on The Villa Dei Papiri
Exhibition of treasures from Villa dei Papiri, one of the most spectacular of Roman 1st century villas, will be on show at its replica; Getty Villa from June 26
Getty Museum Acquisition – Ancient Engraved Gem Collection
The J. Paul Getty Museum have acquired a group of seventeen ancient engraved gems some of the finest ever found, including portraits of Antinous and Demosthenes
The Winter Show – 65 Years of Arts, Design and History
Celebrating 65 years of helping others improve their lives is a ten day annual benefit, The Winter Show for the charitable East Side House Settlement, New York
Italy: Place of Pilgrimage – Fusion of Art, Nature & Culture
Italy and its wealth of historical ruins and art treasures still provides a rich record for visitors tracing man’s journey from prehistory to the present day
Jewelry: The Body Transformed – The Met New York
At The Met Fifth Avenue, Jewelry: The Body Transformed will explore how and why this form of human embellishment both acts upon and activates the body it adorns
Rome: City and Empire, National Museum Australia Summer Show
National Museum of Australia exhibition Rome: City and Empire, opens 21 September – 3 Feb, 2019 showcasing 200 objects from cities of the Empire of ancient Rome
Luigi Valadier – 18th Century Roman Silversmith at The Frick
A rare neoclassical style vase by Luigi Valadier,18th century Roman silversmith will go on show at The Frick Collection, NY, 31 October through 20 January 2019
AA&ADA Antique Fair, Sydney, 2018 – Art, Design and Living
Members of the Australian Antique & Art Dealers Association August 16 – 19 in Sydney will present a wondrous array of art, antiques, design & jewellery for sale
Scythians: Warriors of Ancient Siberia – British Museum Show
A British Museum exhibition Scythians, Warriors of Ancient Siberia on show Sept 14, 2017 – January 14, 2018 will challenge us all to keep learning from the past
Buddha’s Smile – NGV Exhibition Review by Derek Parker
The NGV has brought together key works from its own collection for the exhibition Buddha’s Smile, ranging from centuries-old antiquities to contemporary works
A Ring Cycle – Anne Schofield Antiques, Grand Display in May
AA&ADA member Anne Schofield Antiques, Woollahra in Sydney will present 100+ unique rings in an exhibition A Ring Cycle, documenting the ages, May 17 – 27, 2017
Age of Empires: Chinese Art, Qin & Han Dynasties at The Met
Age of Empires: Chinese Art of the Qin and Han Dynasties with more than 160 ancient Chinese works of art – on show at The Met New York, April 3 – July 16, 2017
South Africa: The Art of a Nation – The British Museum
The British Museum at London’s new exhibition South Africa: The Art of a Nation traces the evolution of South Africa and its people through 100,000 years of art
Musée du Louvre – Accessing the Architecture and Collections
Musée du Louvre at Paris for 800+ years a royal palace at the heart of French history & culture has been a mecca of the intellect since it became a museum, 1848