Whilst home for Christmas I visited the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) to see their origins of art exhibition. Much has changed since I worked there – I barely recognised anyone! but many of the original art pieces are still visible.
Session 1 – Overview & Colonial (1790-1880) ‘Constructing a History of Australian Art,’ Professor Sasha Grishin, AM Australian art should not be viewed as a reflection or echo of art developing internationally but should instead be recognised as having its own particular voice – this was the premise of Grishin’s presentation. Through highlighting a series … More NGV’s Illuminating Australian Art Course
I’m not a massive fan of impressionist art, but I had heard great things about the Monet exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, so off I headed. The exhibition space was divided into a number of rooms, the majority of which showcased Monet’s paintings. I found the space to be slightly underwhelming and … More Exhibition Review: Monet @ NGV
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul From the minute I walked in I could tell this would be good. I had heard about the treasures tucked away in the Presidential palace by museum workers during the turmoil caused by the Taliban. However, I had assumed like most people that the majority of artefacts … More Exhibition Review: Afghanistan
Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures I visited the Australian Museum in Sydney to see this exhibition and wasn’t sure what to expect, given I hadn’t done my research. It was divided into sections focusing on the life and war exploits of Alexander, and the subsequent influence of Hellenistic art and culture in the … More Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures
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