Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World – Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum in the Getty Center, Los Angeles, will present a new exhibition May 14 – August 18 – Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World
Paintings
The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met
Written c1000 at the imperial court in Japan by the Lady Murasaki Shikibu The Tale of Genji has had a profound effect on the evolution of literature and romance
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet, Immigration Museum
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet is a thought provoking literary and art exhibition now showing at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne until 17 March 2018
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
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
Eugéne Delacroix – Devoted to his Craft at The Met, New York
The Met Fifth Avenue has 2 outstanding exhibitions in 2018, celebrating the genius of French Romantic artist Eugéne Delacroix; Devotion to Drawing and Delacroix
Public Parks; Private Gardens: Paris to Provence at The Met
What a wonderful way to celebrate Spring and Summer in New York, telling the story about the role parks and gardens have played in the evolution of modern life
A Window on Italy – Corsini Masterpieces Showcased in WA
A Window on Italy-The Corsini Collection at Art Gallery of WA includes portraits, landscapes, paintings, objects and furniture from the Palazzo Corsini Florence
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
Visitors to Versailles 1682-1789, Journeys France – New York
The exhibition, Visitors to Versailles 1682–1789, moves to The Met Fifth Avenue New York, a journey creator Louis XIV wouldn’t have contemplated in his lifetime
Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer, by David Rankin
David Rankin visits the Michelangelo exhibition at The Met NY and asks “How do you look at and talk about a genius of this order, one so breathtakingly gifted?”
David Henderson – Rome, Italy & At Home, Art Exhibition 2017
Renowned for work in progress at Venice and Rome artist David Henderson has 25 paintings, drawings and watercolours of views on show at Graydon Gallery Brisbane
David Rankin: Charles Nodrum Gallery, A Clear Sense of Place
Australian born New York based artist David Rankin achieves an understanding of an Aboriginal sense of place in his work since first encountered during his 20s
Jim Dine: A Life in Print – Versatility & Creativity at NGV
Jim Dine is sometimes categorised as a Pop artist, although a NGV exhibition of his prints shows the real breadth and creativity of 100 works, covering 45 years
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
Hokusai: Beyond the Great Wave – The Great Master of Japan
The Great Wave will be the exquisite centrepiece of a new exhibition at the British Museum to showcase the work of Hokusai, the Great Master of Japanese Art