Europe The Royal Academy of Art- In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s: Part Two A few days ago I showcased some of the remarkable works from the 'In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s' exhibition at the Royal Academey of Art, London. Today I conclude with
Europe The Royal Academy of Art- In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s: Part One 'In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s' - The Royal Academy of Art, London. The most comprehensive UK exhibition about modern art in Ukraine exploring 65 works, from oil paintings and sketches to collage and theatre.
Exhibition The MAKE Award – Innovation in craft and design Today we are going to browse through the work of 30 Finalists in a new Australian Award recognising innovation in craft and design, called the MAKE award. It is an exhibition but is also online at the Geelong Gallery.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Thirteen: Dick Roughsey "Goobalathaldin", Jason Barwick & John Santry The peoples of Country are as diverse as the landscape yet each group has strong attachment and history to County and therefore there is no better way to start today's post with two of the works of Dick Roughsey "Goobalathaldin" whose people have lived on this Country for over 60,000 years.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Twelve: Roland Wakelin and Paul Haggith Some time back Andrew and I introduced you to the Australian artist Roland Shakespeare Wakelin (1887-1971) in an earlier post. Wakelin was a central figure in the group of early experimental artists who were crucial to the development of modernism in Australian art during the early 20th century.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Eleven: Colin Parker, Stuart McKenzie Cullen, Christine Graieg & Ric Elliot There is something appealing about old buildings and artists have delighted for centuries painting these iconic and alluring structures. The "Simple Wonders" exhibition contains several paintings from the collection of Andrew Johns which focus on this subject matter with an Australian scene.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Ten: Max Watters The two Max Watters (1936-2020) paintings owned by Andrew make a lovely segue into our examination of early Australian buildings through the careful placement of a house literally snuggled into the landscape.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Nine: Patrick Carroll and Jamie Boyd Both Patrick Carroll (1949-2019) and Jamie Boyd (1948-) are masters at capturing the colour and "simple wonder* of the Australian landscape and bush. Join us today as we continue to reivew the paintings in the "Simple Wonders" exhibition on display at the "Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre".
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Eight: Daniel Pata, Desmond Tjupurrula, Mary Morton Kemarre Today we look at three very different visual interpretations of the Australian landscape - all of which are featured in the "Simple Wonders" exhibition: Daniel Pata, Desmond Tjupurrula & Mary Morton Kemarre.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Seven: Gwen Clarke and Gwen Mason Today - we explore a little about two relatively unknown yet extraordinary artists who Andrew has included in the Simple Wonders exhibition - Gwen Clarke and Gwen Mason.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Six: Imp Tsiu yun Hung Earlier AnArt4Life blog showcased the fascinating art works of Imp Hung from Taiwan who believes that "ceramics is my key to the secret garden, my way to record living and feeling, a wonderland where I can release my imagination". One of her tiles is in the Simple Wonders exhibition.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Four: John Pickup & Pro Hart The Simple Wonders exhibition includes paintings by three of the Brushmen of the Bush- Hugh Schulz as seen in yesterday's post and today we look at three paintings by John Pickup OAM and one by Pro Hart.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Three: Hugh Schulz Today is a very special post as we are going to look at the paintings of Hugh Schulz (one of our very favourite artists) chosen to be displayed in the "Simple Wonders" exhibition from the Collection of our blog team member Andrew Johns.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Two: Anne Marie Graham At Cairns Botanic Gardens by Anne Marie Graham has been chosen as the image to announce the Simple Wonders exhibition to be held at the the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre from 23 August to 3 November 2024. Read on to learn more about this wonderful exhibition.
Exhibition Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part One: Introduction There is wonderful news on the party line up and down the glorious Hunter Valley Region of New South Wales as Andrew's painting collection has been chosen to form the main part the Simple Wonders exhibition to be held at the Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre from 23 August to 3 November 2024.
Exhibition More from “Paris: Impressions of Life - 1860 to 1925” Today we take a further tour of the Bendigo exhibition "Paris: Impressions of Life 1860 - 1925" by looking at the fashion and advertising posters from those decades.
Exhibition Bendigo Art Gallery, Central Victoria, Australia: Paris Exhibition Today we showcase a little from the current exhibition on Paris: Impressions of Life 1860 - 1925 being held at the Bendigo Art Gallery.
Galleries Bendigo Art Gallery, Central Victoria, Australia: Introduction Tomorrow we are going to look "Paris - Impressions of Life 1880-1925" being held at the Bendigo Art Gallery in Central Victoria, Australia. Today, a little about the history of the gallery and other exhibits.
Abstract Grace Crowley and Ralph Balson: A shared passion for abstract art Today we learn about the pioneering development of Abstract art by Grace Crowley and Ralph Balson in the early to mid C20th, via a new exhibition opening in Melbourne.
Exhibition “Taking Art to the People” on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia The artists from the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery have been at it again when they decided a few weeks ago to give the locals Close Encounters of an Artistic Kind ...
Inspirational "The Painter" (Jay McKay) by Kevin McKay Jay acknowledges our presence, even if it feels like we may have intruded on the creative genesis. The empty park bench suggest he might be open to company though - at a respectable distance. Please read on...
Exhibition The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024 Today we look at some photos of the variety of landscapes,sculptures and floristry displays at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024.
Exhibition Pierre Bonnard exhibition - NGV: Part 2: India Mahdavi: Set designer Today we look at the setting for the Pierre Bonnard Exhibition at the NGV in 2023, designed by India Mahdavi. The exhibition space was truly and artwork in itself.....
Post Impressionism Pierre Bonnard – Melbourne Exhibition – Part 1 Today we take a look at some of the Pierre Bonnard artworks which were on display in a wonderful exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria in 2023.
Exhibition Community Art: the Growth of the Victor Harbor Creative Community - Part Five This is the final post in the series on the Growth of the Victor harbor Creative Community. We conclude by seeing more works created by members of the Victor Harbor Regional Gallery and celebrate the companionship brought about through a shared love of art.