John Russell: AGNSW Surveys Australia’s French impressionist
An enigma in the history of Australian art painter John Peter Russell (1858-1930) is remembered as ‘warm-hearted, a man for whom friendships were very important
Modernism
MoMA at NGV: 130 years of Modern and Contemporary Art, Opens
The exhibition from MoMA New York on show at NGV International until October 7, 2018 captures the je ne sais quoi of the eternal; a grand conversation of ideas
Royal College of Physicians Salutes a Summer of Architecture
Royal College of Physicians modernist classical building at London by architect Sir Denys Lasdun, will be integral to the London Festival of Architecture, 2018
The Sydney Fair 2018 – Modernism: The New World of The Past
The Sydney Fair is a vintage wonderland designed to sell, held annually since 2013, the Royal Hall of Industries, Sydney Showground, Moore Park region of Sydney
Japan & Birth of Modern Art: NGV International Starts May 25
The exhibition Japonisme: Japan and the Birth of Modern Art will draw from works in the NGV collection to be showcased NGV International 25 May–28 October, 2018
MoMA at NGV – Showcasing a Year of Modern & Contemporary Art
In the winter of 2018 the NGV presents MoMA at NGV 130 Years of Modern and Contemporary Art continuing its focus on expanding knowledge of art in the modern age
AA&ADA Antiques Fair Melbourne – Art-Design-Living, May 2018
AA&ADA has announced their Antiques Fair at Melbourne will take place at Melbourne Showgrounds in 2018, with a Gala Preview May 3, and the Fair open May 4 – 6
NGV Triennial – A Cool Classy Celebration of Art in our Time
NGV Triennial on show at National Gallery of Victoria is a cool classy celebration of contemporary art in our time; crowds of people, having a jolly good time
Rodin: Inspired by the Art of Ancient Greece, British Museum
Fascinated by the works of classical Greece, sculptor Auguste Rodin broke the rules and the mould in many of his works, which were controversial but captivating
Louise Paramor: Palace of the Republic – NGV Australia
Louise Paramor: Palace of the Republic on show NGV Australia 17 November 2017 – 12 March 2018 should prove to add to the colourful Australian summer environment
Getty Museum Gains Master Works – Renaissance, Rococo & More
The J. Paul Getty Museum has new acquisitions from Renaissance to Rococo and beyond, including a lost painting La Surprise by French artist Jean Antoine Watteau
Ettore Sottsass: Design Radical, Italian Cool, The Met Breur
Ettore Sottsass: Design Radical at The Met Breur, New York from July 21, 2017 will showcase furniture and furnishings from Memphis at the height of Italian cool
Chair Styles 2 – What do you Know? Play our Interactive Quiz
Twiggy, the face of 66 was the world’s first supermodel to pose on a modernist chair, or should we say a piece of ‘equipment for the home – who designed it?
The Sydney Fair 2017 – Focusing on Movements in Modernism
The Sydney Fair invites simplicity of line enthusiasts from May 25 – 28, 2017 in the Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney for a sale suiting all budgets
Millennium Park Chicago – A Community Space for 21st Century
The first of an occasional series focusing on the city of Chicago that great ode to modernity, spotlighting the architecture its sculptures, galleries and parks
The Radical Eye: Modernist Photography at The Tate, London
200 Works from Sir Elton John’s 7000 photography collection is on display at The Tate London, showcasing rare vintage prints from the modernist period 1920-1950