Having never been to the Musée Picasso in Paris, I made it my mission to pay a visit on my long-awaited journey to Europe. I must say I was not disappointed. Picasso arrived in Paris in 1900, during a Paris Expo, and it became his home for… well, the rest of his life! So, if… Read More »
With the International Kissing Day (6th July) just behind us, it seems appropriate to look at some famous kisses in art. There is no way to touch on all images concerned with this eternal subject of a fundamental human act of love, but perhaps the small selection below will inspire you to look for more… Read More »
From time to time we all need to experience something that connects us to the raw essence of life. Throughout art history the female nude has been a quintessential subject for artists and sculptors. As artists re-imagine the subject of the Nude, it is comforting to know that right here in Australia there is an… Read More »
What gives an artist their style? Or whatever it is we call ‘style’ – those distinguishing characteristics which we may or may not be able to put into coherent words. That distinguishing mark that sets one artist apart from others is what every artist searches for in their work. The perfect blend of skill, personality… Read More »
I’ve always been an advocate for a complete education – proper understanding of your subject, its history, and appreciation of all of its aspects. From this perspective, all art historians should learn and understand the various mediums of art making. If we are critiquing and researching artworks, we should have an appreciation of the labour… Read More »
It’s bold. And messy. And beautiful. And crude. And confronting. And entertaining. Nude: Art from the Tate collection bring together pieces from the Tate Museum (London) at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, and it is, hands down, fabulous. The Nude is always an intriguing subject. It is an art form usually considered essential… Read More »
How to display your museum collection? It is the never-ending question for galleries throughout the world. How art is presented can make an enormous difference to how it is perceived, remembered, and accepted by the audience. I remember a particular piece from “The Great” exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales – it… Read More »
With the centenary of Edgar Degas’s death approaching next year, and the hugely successful exhibition “Degas: A New Vision” running till the end of this month, this daring French painter deserves our attention – for a few reasons! While there are many primary accounts of Degas’s, work and beliefs, it has been a pleasure to… Read More »
A big bowl, paint, and an apron. Every artist starts with a blank canvas. But not every journey arrives at its destination. When this artist fills up his bowl with dark liquid, the journey evolves right before our eyes! We all know the final product. It is the process though that becomes the art –… Read More »
I love going to the NGV. Even as you approach the building, the glass waterfall at the entrance makes for an inviting composition, curtained in with minimalist brick walls. The elegant yet earthy welcome is underscored by the always-friendly, impeccable staff in every facet of the gallery. Combined with a world-class quality exhibition, it makes… Read More »