Adelaide is a bit of an enigma – it may not be Sydney or Melbourne, but it can certainly rival them with its vibrant art scene. Current feature exhibition at the Art Gallery of South Australia from Musée d’Orsay, Colours of Impressionism, is a perfect example of the level of art engagement evident in South… 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 »
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 »
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 »
A little while ago I had the opportunity to attend a lecture on 3D modelling of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers hanging in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. This was part of the University of Queensland World Science fair, with a guest speaker Emeritus Professor John Drennan, specialising in electron microscope and conservation work of some… Read More »