NGV: 2018 Architecture Commission – Doubleground Unveiled
My visit to the Grollo Equiset Garden at the NGV to view its 2018 Architectural Commission Doubleground was all in all an experience to both admire and treasure
Art
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
Karen Choy, Guy Gilmour, Sandra Taylor: Robin Gibson Gallery
A love for what is current, an eye for aesthetics and, an ongoing joy of humour are criteria for appreciating artists on show at Robin Gibson’s Gallery, Sydney
Masters of Modern Art from the Hermitage – Art Gallery NSW
Wondrous works by Masters of Modern Art from the Hermitage Museum St Petersburg in Russia will go on show at Art Gallery of NSW, 13 October 2018 to 3 March 2019
Australia’s Lost Impressionist: John Russell: History Reborn
A documentary screening Oct 30 on ABCTV explores the legacy of Impressionist painter John Russell a great Australian artist most Australians have never heard of
Melbourne International Arts Festival – 3 – 21 October, 2018
The Melbourne International Arts Festival program of events, 3-21 Oct 2018, features both visual and performance Arts, classical to contemporary & east to west
Biennale of Australian Art: Ballarat, Experience the Journey
A Lakeside Sculpture Walk will be sure to attract plenty of interest for visitors until 6 Nov 2018 at the first Biennale of Australian Art at Ballarat, Victoria
All that Glitters: Life at the Renaissance Court, The Getty
All that Glitters: Life at the Renaissance Court at the Getty, focuses on the evolution of European court culture – Middle Ages to the rebirth of modern Europe
Moment Seized Me, I Seized The Moment – Review, Rose Niland
Moment seized me, I seized the moment is an extensive collection of beautiful complex artworks reflecting the last 2 years of artistic achievement for Seong Cho
Julian Opie, Blends Pop Art & Minimalism – NGV International
With simple direct imagery there is no doubt the Julian Opie exhibition at NGV International will be a popular show this summer as young people ask what is art?
David Rankin, Down Under 2018 – A Generous Poet of the Heart
David Rankin it would have to be said has achieved success both stylishly, and with great élan as he shaped his works and self into a generous poet of the heart
Baldessin/Whiteley: Parallel Visions Showcased NGV Australia
Curated by Sasha Grishin AM an exhibition Baldessin/Whiteley: Parallel Visions at NGV Australia brings together two major figures of 20th century Australian art
I Object: Ian Hislop’s Search for Dissent – British Museum
Defining stories of dissent, subversion and satire, hidden within the vast collections of the British Museum are unveiled by exhibition guest curator Ian Hislop
David Rankin – A Personal View of His Art by Phillip Harding
Living in New York David Rankin’s commitment to the Australian landscape is an overarching influence on a considerable body of work notes friend Phillip Harding
Archibald: Artist & Actor Guy Pearce – People’s Choice 2018
A portrait of British born Australian actor Guy Pearce by Anna Middleton, reflecting his indefinable resilience, wins the Archibald People’s Choice Award 2018
David RankIn – Conversing with NY based Australasian Artist
Irish born Australasian artist David Rankin is coming home to Australia this Spring to converse about his works past and present on show in Sydney and Melbourne