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Vice President’s Message............................ 4
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Membership Update................................... 6 Preview........................................................ 7
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From Orangery to Conservatory............... 8
Carola Akindele-Obe, Christina Backus,
Fiona Johnson, Councillor/Events
Joanna Brazier, Clotilde Bullen, Kay
Allan Green, Councillor/ADFAS
Western Australian Indigenous
Campbell, Tanja Coleman, Gwen Gaff,
Michele Kosky, Councillor/Governance
Allan Green, Lucy Harper, Glenn Iseger-
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Vice President’s Message Kevin Jackson
The Art Gallery of Western Australia has excelled itself with the third in its series of exhibitions from The Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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s Sebastian Smee’s
Europe, America and the Middle East.
review in The Weekend Australian
Indigenous art curators, Clotilde Bullen and
(15.06.13) says, ‘Van Gogh, Dalí
Glenn Iseger-Pilkington have allowed us a
and Beyond: The World Reimagined’ is a
peek into their working lives and I hope you
tumultuous exhibition that Australians cannot
enjoy reading their inspirational stories of
afford to miss. By the time this Artifacts
connecting with artists and their work. You
arrives at your door the exhibition will have
will be booking your flights to Paris after
Allan Green, former Vice President and
been open for over a month and one visit
reading about the lesser-known art sites that
current Council Member of the Friends
will not be enough. Perth is the only city to
Louise Jones has gathered for you and our
host this extraordinary selection of works.
event programme of lectures, films, tours and
lecture series organised by the Australian
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room within the exhibition attracts all ages,
Decorative and Fine Arts Society (ADFAS).
Film Festival in 2011 to this year’s festival
not just children, to draw your own still
We know through members’ attendance
complementing the Van Gogh, Dalí and
In partnership with the Gallery, the Friends has devised numerous ways for you to enjoy this exhibition. The activity
studio visits will inspire you to go further. For some time we have hosted the
ver the last few years
our Friends event programme has been elevated by the inclusion
of an annual film festival, from the V&A
life, landscape or portrait – so bring the
and feedback that the quality and breadth
Beyond exhibition. These would not have
whole family. A guided tour is the best way
of these lectures has been immensely
been realised without Rosita Valladares. Rosita’s voluntary contribution to
to make the most of your ticket and will
appreciated. Sadly, ADFAS has now advised
extend your knowledge of how art history
these lectures will not be available to Perth
the Friends and to the Gallery has been
has been made over the last 120 years.
through the Friends after the 2013 season.
extraordinary, extending well over 20 years
See the April Friends Event Guide, our
We have already started to explore
since she first became a member. She served
website www.artfriends.com.au and
other exciting options to enable Friends to
eight years as a member of the Council, filled
www.momaseries.com.au for details.
continue a meaningful lecture programme
the role of Programme Director and was
This edition of Artifacts is infused with enticing journeys – to outback Australia,
and we will keep you advised. In the
involved in the organisation of three Art in
meantime, I encourage you to enjoy the
Bloom opening nights. She also coordinated
remaining ADFAS lectures in August
the running of the three-day events, which
and September.
were the culmination of a year’s planning by
To finish on a high note, I am excited to reveal that in 2014 the Friends of the Art
During this whole time Rosita has continued her work as a voluntary Gallery
the Art Gallery Society, will mark its 40th
Guide and worked in liaison with the
Anniversary. Plans are underway for a special
Friends of the Art Gallery. In recent years, Rosita has extended her
you or your Friends have any memorabilia of
enthusiastic involvement as the Friends Film
interest that may assist us with the function
Festival Coordinator. By sourcing educational
then we would love to hear from you.
and entertaining films and inviting scholarly
Please contact Kevin Jackson on
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the Art in Bloom committee.
Gallery of Western Australia, previously
gala function to celebrate this occasion. If
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Rosita Valladares
speakers to introduce the context and
9386 5973 or email kay.campbell@
artists of each showing she has significantly
artgallery.gov.wa.au
extended our appreciation of the artists www.artfriends.com.au
exhibited at the Gallery, particularly in relation to the MoMA Series of exhibitions. The film festivals have developed from morning tea affairs to evening functions. Spectacular opening and closing events for recent festivals have been designed, with catering and entertainment to reflect the subject or artist of the film, such as a Spanish opening and New York closing theme for the Picasso to Warhol Film Festival. This year Rosita is retiring as our Film
Rewards of the Volunteer Anne-Marie Drew
Volunteers provide $2 billion worth of time in WA every year.
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olunteering is an
Now fully retired I am also a volunteer
opportunity to explore areas,
with several other organisations through
which perhaps during our
which I have learned a great deal,
working lives we have not had time for. I started volunteering while working full
made some wonderful friends and met many interesting people along the way.
Festival Coordinator in order to spend
time for Amnesty International in memory
Volunteering is a very rewarding way
more time with her family and we thank
of my sister who used to work for them.
to contribute to the community and I
her whole-heartedly for her commitment
I did street collections, ran their Op Shop
encourage anyone with some time to spare
and the incredible work she has done for
and worked in their office – I met many
to get out there and offer your assistance!
Friends and for the Gallery.
people there who became life-long friends.
Rosita has often said that her life has
When I gave up full time work the
Apart from Gwen Gaff, our Executive Officer, the Friends organisation runs
been enriched by the many friends she has
Friends needed help in the office so this
entirely on voluntary effort and we can
made through her involvement with the
gave me an opportunity to keep up my
always use an extra pair of hands. The office
‘Friends’ and is quick to emphasise the
skills, and learn new ones. I became
is particularly short staffed during August
important support of the teamwork she has
involved with Art in Bloom, exciting
so if you have administrative skills and can
experienced, with other volunteers and also
opening nights (some with topless still life
only commit for a month or so – your help
with Gallery staff and Security.
models) and fascinating studio visits, plus
would be greatly appreciated.
This is not the end of Rosita’s association with the Gallery; she will continue to encourage an appreciation of
meeting the Friends themselves – every one interesting and from all walks of life. I became adept at washing glasses
If you would like to become a member of the ‘admin angels’ or part of the broader Friends team, please call Gwen
art history by enthusing visitors in her role
after our popular events and this was fun
on 9492 6750 or email friends@artgallery.
as a voluntary Guide.
as it gave me the chance to get to know
wa.gov.au to learn more.
the catering ladies whose tireless work and Above Left to right front: Anne-Marie Drew (Admin), Liz Harrison (Friends Desk) and Debbie Thornton (Admin). Left to right rear: Marilyn Fowler (Friends Desk), Allan Green (Councillor, ADFAS Co-Coordinator and Friends Desk), Doug Tweed (Friends Desk), Phillida Preston (Admin and Catering), Colin Mildon (Friends Desk and events) and Christina Backus (Photographer).
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wonderful food has been a vital part of the Friends’ success over the years. Seven years and countless changes later I still do a day a week in the Friends office – mainly on the financial side – and help ‘on the door’ for various functions.
Anne-Marie’s all time favourite work in the State Collection is Down on his luck 1889, displayed in the Friends Gallery on the way to the Friends office. Top right Frederick McCubbin, Down on his luck 1889 oil on canvas, 114.5 x 152.5 cm State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia Purchased 1896
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Membership Update Gwen Gaff, Executive Officer, the Friends
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t’s been a rewarding year
for you and for us. So, please book online
Fine Art and Crowe Horwath; and the
as we’ve welcomed new and renewed
using the links in our email news, via our
arts partners who enrich our programmes
members, and enjoyed bumper
website and with www.trybooking.com.
and membership benefits. For a full list
attendance at our events. It is a real pleasure
We deliberately design a diverse
to share with you such special programmes
programme to meet varied interests and
Don’t forget to tell our advertisers and
and exceptional art, within the Gallery and
to provide unique access to the arts. Let
partners that you heard about them
our WA community.
us know what you have enjoyed and
through the Friends.
We are grateful for the generosity and
what you would like to see included in
of discounts and our benefits see page 15.
Volunteers help the Friends
hospitality of the art professionals and
our programme. As you will read in
organisation to do more and there are a
artists who make these events so rich;
our volunteers’ recollections and the
variety of roles to suit experience or a desire
in particular we’d like to thank Gallery
feedback from our events, the Friends is
to learn, so please contact me if you are
Director Dr Stefano Carboni, Leon and
a very sociable community – we embrace
keen to join our team.
Moira Pericles, FORM and the Midland
stimulating experiences and develop lasting
Atelier artisans for their support of our
friendships along the way. We encourage
I encourage you to become a community
recent events and functions.
you to invite your friends and family to
ambassador for the Gallery and Friends.
attend our events and also to become
Like our Facebook page and share our news
(opposite) to read about upcoming events,
members. The Friends membership provides
and events so we can reach the greatest
which include a few updates on our Friends
significant support to the Gallery and as we
possible number of art lovers and introduce
Event Guide released in April.
grow we look forward to building a stronger
them to our wonderful community – just
and even more vibrant community.
search for Friends of the Art Gallery of
Friends should turn to ‘Preview’
Although we can still take phone bookings for events, we much prefer the efficiency of our online service. It’s better Above Gwen Gaff and Anne-Marie Drew, Administration Volunteer, at the ADFAS lecture The Tiger in Asian Art.
As an incorporated association we are sustained by the vital support of our invaluable volunteers, AGWA’s Executive
For those of you who use social media
Western Australia. I look forward to seeing you online and at the Gallery soon.
and staff, sponsors Jane Brooke Estate, ASA Tours, The Write Business, Buratti
Thank you
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This wonderful organisation operates with
Ross, Doug Tweed, Liliana Andrijich, Liz
Walsh, Jane Green, Ella Allen, Kay
the generous support of our volunteers who
Harrison, Lilly Annand, Jacoba Hohnen,
Campbell, Lilliana Andrijich
work behind the scenes on the Council,
Christina Slater and Derek Newton.
Media: New to Friends: Sarah Szabo, with
creating and running events, assisting with
Events: Felicity Bargmann, Colin Mildon,
a huge thank you to Megan Anderson
administration, promotion and media.
David Bliss, Rosemary Fitzgerald, Rod
who has retired after 12 months work in
Administration: Anne-Marie Drew,
Campbell, Di Yarrall, Peter Ingles, Peter
media, creating a larger profile for the
Phillida Preston and Debbie Thornton
Smith, Anne-Marie Drew, Kevin Jackson
Friends community.
Facilitator: Mark Warren
and Mariana Atkins
Friends Desk: Colin Mildon, Marilyn
Catering: Lorna White, Linley Cook,
Fowler, Kevin Jackson, Allan Green, Jenni
Marion Nairn, Phillida Preston, Lee
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Preview Introducing the forthcoming season of Friends events
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he momentum of our
practice and his interest in science. (Read
– the garden under glass and Linda Collins’
2013 programme of events
our interview with Glenn on p11.)
Hedonistic Paris: Art, Life and Culture of Paris
continues with more opportunities
The last two of the Indigenous Art Trilogy
during the Jazz Age 1920-1930. The speakers
for learning, entertainment and social
Tours focus on the State Collection looking
are known for their enthralling, entertaining
occasions. By bringing Friends together
at the traditional and contemporary works
and informative presentations as well as the
in this way, we are all the richer from
from Arnhem Land, the Central Desert and
depth of their research field. These lectures
these encounters.
Western Australia and also celebrate the
are a great way to stimulate your mind.
For Van Gogh, Dalí and Beyond: The
unique WA Indigenous Art Awards with
Friends always enjoy visiting artists
World Reimagined we have two headline
AGWA Curator Clotilde Bullen. Travel with
in their studios, as you can tell by the
events. The first is a tour with Curatorial
her on p9 to remote communities in the
feedback we receive, some of which you
Assistant Tika Bachu, who offers a
Northern Territory and WA, where she met
can read on our Friendship pages. And
post–1980s point of view on the work of
with some of the artists who are represented
so, we are delighted to invite you in the
the modern masters and contemporary
in the Awards exhibition. Attending these
spring to the working world of Brendon
art. Emerging in her field, Tika has been
tours will accelerate your knowledge of
Darby, internationally acclaimed WA
fortunate to work with the MoMA and
Indigenous art and artists exponentially.
artist. There are few better ways to spend a
AGWA curators and is looking forward to
Three exceptional lectures will take place
Sunday afternoon.
sharing her amazing journey with Friends
in August and September. Dr Iain Shearer
And lastly, there are only a handful of
of all ages!
is a Persian Iran and Central Asia specialist,
spaces left for the Members Only Conservation
an inveterate traveler and author of Lonely
Lab tours in September so please book now
and film series with Associate Curator
The second headline event is our lecture
Planet and Bradt guides. He will present the
if you don’t want to wait another year to see
Glenn Iseger-Pilkington. You will enjoy his
2013 ASA International Scholars Series about
behind the scenes at the Gallery.
upbeat style and his insights into Salvador
the Middle Eastern empires, arts and history.
Dalí’s legacy. The film Dalí Dimension
As Kevin mentioned in his foreword, the very
– Decoding the Mind of a Genius, delves
last of the ADFAS lectures will feature Steven
into the lesser-known aspects of Dalí’s art
Desmond’s From Orangery to Conservatory
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Visit our website for event details:
■ Your Collection – Indigenous Art
Sun 13 Oct, 2-4.30pm ($35), with
artfriends.com.au. Bookings
Sun 25 Aug, 2-4pm ($10), Guided Tour
Ms Tika Bachu, Curatorial Assistant
essential (preferably online).
See the list of upcoming events below. Top left Brendon Darby, The Cross oil on canvas, 110 x 150cm
■ Your Collection – 20th century art
■ Brendon Darby Sun 20 Oct, 3-5pm
■ Glories of the Great Kings
Sun 8 Sep, 2-4pm ($10), Guided Tour
($35/$45), Open studio and artist’s talk
Wed 7 Aug, 6-8pm ($40/$50)
■ AGWA Conservation Lab Tour
■ Salvador Dalí – Film and Lecture
Artists, Astronomers and Conquerors
Thu 12 Sep, .-.pm/-pm ($35),
Mon 11 Nov, 6 – 8.30pm ($40/$50), with
Thu 8 Aug, 6-8pm ($40/$50)
Members Only
Glenn Iseger-Pilkington, AGWA curator
with ASA Scholar Dr Iain Shearer
■ Hedonistic Paris
■ WA Indigenous Art Awards – Tour
■ From Orangery to Conservatory
Mon 23 Sep, 6-8pm ($40/$50),
Sun 24 Nov, 2-4.30pm ($35), with
Mon 12 Aug, 6-8pm ($40/$50)
ADFAS Lecture, Linda Collins,
Clotilde Bullen, AGWA curator
ADFAS Lecture, Mr Steven Desmond,
modern art specialist
■ Friends Christmas Party
historic landscape gardening expert
■ Curator’s Tour – Van Gogh, Dalí
Sun 8 Dec, details will follow by email
and Beyond
All events include refreshments or afternoon tea.
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From Orangery to Conservatory – the garden under glass Louise Jones and pomegranate trees from Portugal, Spain and Italy – some over 200 years old. British architect and member of Parliament Joseph Paxton started his early life as a garden boy and later with the Horticultural Society at Chiswick Gardens, west London. At the age of 20 he became the head gardener at Chatsworth House, seat of the Duke of Devonshire. Among his many landscape initiatives at Chatsworth, Paxton designed the Great Conservatory in 1837, a giant glasshouse that became for a period the largest glass building in the world. The glass and cast iron fabrication techniques used for the Great Conservatory laid the foundations for Paxton’s most famous work, the Crystal Palace – designed to house the Exhibition of 1851. The design of the Crystal Palace
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is said to have been based by Paxton on een gardeners and
One of the most famous is the 1617 Orangerie built at the Palace of the Louvre
the giant Amazonian lily that he grew at
Friends will be looking
(now the beautiful Musée de l’Orangerie in
Chatsworth House.
forward to Steven Desmond’s ADFAS
the Tuileries Gardens) in Paris. Originally
lecture. Regularly consulted in relation
built to shelter the orange trees of the
to the conservation of historic gardens of
Tuileries, the most famous occupants
Britain and Europe by the National Trust
of this orangerie are the eight giant
and others, Steven lectures at Oxford
paintings of Monet’s water lily series –
University and leads specialist tours of
four representing sunrise, four representing
gardens in Britain, Ireland, France, Italy
dusk – that he painted until his death
and Germany.
in 1926 and were installed the following
■ From Orangery to Conservatory –
year in the Orangerie, wrapping inside its
the garden under glass
circular walls.
Monday 12 August, 6-8pm; $40/$50
The 1617 Orangerie is said to have Above Opened in 1863, the Temperate House in Kew Gardens, London, is the largest surviving Victorian glasshouse in the world. Designed by Decimus Burton. Photo: Melanie Strawbridge 2013.
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the ‘natural engineering’ of the leaf of
amateur historians among
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Mr Steven Desmond will present the penultimate ADFAS lecture.
Central Institute of Technology,
become the inspiration for the Orangerie
Museum St.
at the Chateau de Versailles, designed
See the April Friends Event Guide for booking details or visit artfriends.com.au.
by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart for Louis XIV – still housing orange, lemon
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Travels and Tales
from the Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards Clotilde Bullen, Curator of Indigenous Art
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Indigenous Art Awards, now
enthusiastically received by Indigenous
in its fifth edition, celebrate the
artists, their communities, nominators and
achievements of Australia’s Indigenous
the public alike and their reputation has been
Camp, the centre works with twelve to
artists. Recognising the contribution artists
built though the quality of work exhibited
fifteen western Arrernte and Luritja artists.
make to Australia socially, economically
in previous years and the expertise that each
The centre’s name, Yarrenyty Arltere, means
and culturally, the model employed in these
panel has brought to the selection process.
white devil dog, referring to the prominent
awards is truly unique to Australia – with
Playing an important role in providing
white hill opposite the centre. Artists here,
artists working closely with curatorial staff
opportunities for career advancement for
including Dulcie, have developed a textile
to select a body of works that best represents
artists, there have been occasions when artists
art form that celebrates the rich life and
their art practice over the past two years.
are featured more than once across years due
culture of people in Alice Springs in a way
to the outstanding quality of their work and
that is unique and original, unlike anything
their impression upon the panel.
else in this central Australian town.
he Western Australian
It is a prestigious national award with a $50,000 major prize, a $10,000 prize for a Western Australian artist and $5,000
These awards have always been
The diversity and breadth of work that
Altere, just outside of Alice Springs, to meet finalist Dulcie Sharpe, sculpturist. Located in Larapinta Valley Town
Recycled woollen blankets and silks are
for People’s Choice. Over 135 entries
this Awards model allows is unique, and
dyed on site in big metal pots and 44-gallon
were received in 2013 from all over the
has allowed the Awards curator each year
drums, using local plants and found objects
country and only 16 finalists were chosen.
to travel across Australia meeting artists,
in the camp, including rusted pieces of
It is a huge achievement to make it into
private collectors, curators and those who
metal. The blankets are then used as the
the final 16 and the work of some of the
work towards the promotion, collection,
base material to create sculptural objects,
best Indigenous artists in the country
sale and advocacy of Indigenous art. As
which are then hand stitched, embroidered
will be showcased at the Art Gallery of
Curator this year I was fortunate to travel
and embellished.
Western Australia.
to some of the artists’ communities and to
By contrast, I also travelled to visit
sit down with them and talk through how
artists predominantly working on canvas,
they might like to best be represented in
(and a few artists working in sculpture) at
the exhibition. In March I visited Yarrenyty
the Martumili art centre based at Newman.
Left to right Yarrenyty Arltere art room with mountains; Scarf dying eucalyptus leaves.
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Without the ability and opportunity to return continually to country, the wellspring of creativity would dry up, and Minyawe’s artistic work would be compromised.
Martumili Artists was established in late 2006 and supports Martu
continually to country, the wellspring of creativity would dry up,
artists in Kunawarritji, Punmu, Parnngurr, Jigalong, Warralong,
and his artistic work would be compromised.
Irrungadji (Nullagine) and Parnpajinya (Newman). Martumili Artists
There have been other places I visited while selecting work for
represents speakers of Manyjilyjarra, Warnman, Kartujarra, Putjarra
the Art Awards exhibition, but the memory of these places has stayed
and Martu Wangka languages, many of whom experienced first
with me. Perhaps it has been the uniqueness of the artistic expression
contact with Europeans in the 1960s. Here artists freely visit the arts
of the artists and perhaps the artists themselves, who have shown me
centre and work on their paintings, when they are not based out on
unfailing generosity of spirit with their time. Perhaps it is the country
country. I met finalist Minyawe Miller and his wife Nyanjilpayi and
itself in these places; quite unlike my own – being Nyoongar and
spent time sitting quietly watching him work, talking to Nyanjilpayi
from the green abundance of the south-west of Western Australia – it
about our respective football teams – always contentious – and the
has a character in its own right. It is a rare privilege.
excitement of their visit to Perth for the opening of the Art Awards. Minyawe’s works reflects the dramatic geography and scale of his homelands in the Great Sandy Desert and Rudall River regions of Western Australia. Like other Martu artists, he maintains his creative practices whilst pursuing social and cultural obligations across the Martu homelands. The two are intrinsically linked to one another – without the ability and opportunity to return Top Minyawe Miller, WAIAA finalist and Nyanjilpayi
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■ Tour the WAIAA with AGWA curator Clotilde Bullen Sunday 24 November, 2-4:30pm; $35
Meet at the AGWA Manhattan Lounge See the April Friends Event Guide for booking details or visit artfriends.com.au.
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Behind the Scenes Glenn Iseger-Pilkington, Associate Curator of Indigenous Objects and Photography in conversation with Carola Akindele-Obe
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elivering six
exhibitions with MoMA has had the Gallery in a spin. The
staff and the curators are under pressure to deliver on multiple levels. So I am surprised when Glenn Iseger-Pilkington answers the phone on a Friday afternoon with a bounce in his voice and a chuckle. From the conversation that follows it is evident that he thrives on the diversity and the continuous learning that his role affords him. He’s cognisant that his gregarious nature and interest in people from all walks of life has set him up well for the code switching required of an Indigenous art curator. Equally at ease conversing with Indigenous artists at a remote community
‘I didn’t really plan to become a curator
design elements etc. Writing is also important
as he is with a museum director in New
but my decision to work at AGWA six years
– for catalogue essays and journals – and it’s
York, Glenn professes that he loves to hear
ago turned out to be a good one. If I was ever to
something that I have enjoyed developing
and talk about art.
move out of my specialty in Indigenous art I’m
with the help of mentors and good editors.
Glenn started out as a photographer
almost certain I would continue to work with
I think writing absorbs some of my latent
and new media artist. Studying for a BA
new media, photography and installation art.’
creative energy.’
in Fine Art from Edith Cowan University
As an AGWA curator Glenn looks
In October 2012 Glenn travelled to
to pay the bills, he took on coordinating
after the Gallery’s collection of Indigenous
New York where he worked on a scale model
the Regional and Indigenous Artist
works on paper, new media, sculpture,
of the planned exhibition, at MoMA.
Development Programme for Artsource.
ceremonial artefacts and some bark
‘The experience of working on Van Gogh,
‘In working with Indigenous artists and
paintings. He explains that it’s not easy
Dalí and Beyond: The World Reimagined
other curators I became interested in how art
to compartmentalise a curator’s role by
has rekindled my interest in modernism and
collections are developed and the important role
art medium, particularly with Indigenous
contemporary art and undoubtedly broadened
institutions play in capturing cultural memory.’
art, because it’s more about what is being
my career path. With co-curators Gary Dufour
From an Indigenous background on his
communicated, for example a ‘narrative’
and Samantha Friedman, Assistant Curator,
father’s side, and a European background
painted on bark, may also be applied to a
Department of Drawings, The Museum
on his mother’s, it was inevitable that Glenn
carved object.
of Modern Art, we have collaborated over
would be drawn to preserving the cultural legacy of first Australians.
Starting with a very large coffee, his regular day at the Gallery includes researching the collection, piecing together
Right Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904-1989) Illumined Pleasures 1929 oil and collage on composition board 9⅜ x 13¾” (23.8 x 34.7 cm) The Museum of Modern Art, New York The Sidney and Harriet Janis Collection © 2013 Salvador Dalí, Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation/ Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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the selection of works, the design of the space, audio tours and of course the installation itself.’ When asked what Friends and visitors
information about individual works, such
will find most exciting about the show,
as attributing works to people, times
Glenn chooses the power of proximity,
and places, as well as finding ways to
‘I hadn’t really considered ‘modern art’
communicate the works in the collection in
since I studied it at art school, so to see these
practical and meaningful ways.
incredibly iconic artworks in real life, instead
‘We inhabit the exhibition spaces – looking at placement of works, lighting,
of a small representation on a page or on the web, is really quite exhilarating. To think artifacts august – november 2013
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that the hands of such influential artists were right there painting on these surfaces!’ Visitors will take away much more than this. As well as the versatile craftsmanship of the great artists, Van Gogh, Dalí and
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Beyond encourages contemplation on how we respond to change. The exhibition covers landscape, still life and portraiture from 1889-2011, created in times of great change, world wars and social development. ‘It’s easy to forget the date of the older works because they sit so comfortably with the works of recent times in their style and how they challenge the status quo. However we have to recall that artists in the early 1900s were hugely restricted, sometimes persecuted and not celebrated. Contemporary artists today have so much freedom and can enjoy success during their lifetimes.’ In November, Friends are invited to hear Glenn talk about Salvador Dalí before the screening of the film Dalí Dimension – Decoding the Mind of a Genius. ‘Dalí is totally unique; many artists have tried to emulate his work without success. In a small space he is able to present multiple realities, often polarities, such as depictions of loss and euphoria. Because of this his work elicits different responses from different viewers – and so, the viewer in many ways creates, or resolves the work in their own minds.’
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I think we can all tell by Dalí’s subject matter that he must have been a complex thinker and possibly deeply troubled. He lived in a time when artists were beginning to take on celebrity status. This was not an easy transition, especially as many artists had previously been able to hide behind their creations.’ Glenn encourages Friends and visitors to look closely at Dalí’s work to appreciate the skill and control in the details; often so fine that ‘ he must have used a magnifying glass, for instance look at the cascading bicycles in Illumined Pleasures 1929.’
23 September to 4 October 2013 10am to 4pm daily (except Sunday and public holiday) Central Park building foyer 152-158 St George’s Terrace, Perth
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■ Salvador Dalí – a Film and Lecture with Glenn Iseger-Pilkington Mon 11 Nov, 6-8.30pm ($40/$50) AGWA Theatrette
Dalí Dimension – Decoding The Mind Of A Genius (2008, 75 minutes) delves into the psyche of the Surrealist artist. Through a series of rare film clips and interviews with the artist, it explores the many inspirations that resulted in Dalí’s masterpieces. An evening that will expand your mind!
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Friendship Open Studio – Leon Pericles Leon and Moira’s hospitality was delightful… The visit gave me an insight into the complexities of printmaking – in this case etching which sounds so simple but isn’t so. And an insight into Leon Pericle’s particular whimsical and quirky expression of etching which often includes lots of extra bits and pieces, both manufactured and hand-made making for a unique assemblage. Regan Douglas 1
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As a new member I was truly
work and so charming in sharing
impressed. Everyone was so
his secrets. And if you think Leon’s
welcoming ... The venue was
artwork is detailed, you should
wonderful, and it was great to browse
hear him explain the intricacies
at our own leisure through the studio
and challenges of etching and
and gallery or enjoy afternoon tea
printmaking!
in the courtyard. I would definitely
Lorna Barnett
encourage anyone with an interest in art to become a member. I’m really
Leon’s style is refreshing, drawing the
looking forward to the next event!
viewer into each piece, challenging us
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Leon and Moira Pericles with Percy Lorna and John Barnett Jodie Radusin and Tina Squires Regan Douglas and Jasmine Tothill
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A Sparkling Starry Night There is a tendency to want to be home on cool winter evenings, but I’m glad I committed to the event. The foyer was a-buzz with conversation as I entered and the stress of the day was left at the door. The event itself was brilliant. Stefano previewed the upcoming exhibition and provided context and insight in a clear and accessible style, aided by slides to illustrate his discussion. He was engaging and spoke very well and it was really appreciated by all. Thanks to the organisers and volunteers, another great event.
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The Vincent van Gogh film and lecture with Dr Stefano Carboni 5. Prakash Dayanandan and Larissa Sergeyeva 6. Ross McKay and Anne Marie Casey
ADFAS lectures on Jewish London and the Tiger in Asian Art 7. Philomena Jurgens and Cecile Leach 8. Rosemary Cook, Helen Robertson and Margo Anderson 9. Helen Robertson with Erik and Di Moxham
A guided tour of Picturing New York with the Director 10. Claire Walkley and Deborah Hartmann
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La Ville Lumière Louise Jones
“Paris is a sum total. Paris is the ceiling of the human race… this prodigious city is an epitome of dead and living manners and customs. He who sees Paris, seems to see all history through with the sky and constellations in the intervals.” (Victor Hugo, Les Misérables)
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ong immortalised by
Paris. Francophile Joanna Brazier, Perth
encounters with all things culinary, cultural
writers, poets, artists and travellers,
artist Trevor Richards and curator Sarah
and artistic.
Paris – named ‘La Ville Lumière’
Sandler have some insiders’ tips for Friends.
Not surprisingly, Joanna is constantly
(City of Lights) initially during the Age of
Joanna Brazier immerses herself in
pressed for Parisian recommendations and
Enlightenment for its education and ideas
Paris each year for extended periods, based
this has grown into her new business The
– rejects indifference, rather it is a city that
in an apartment in the Marais. On her
Paisley Travel Company. Joanna locates
encourages passionate extremes.
blog The Daily Baguette she posts exquisite
apartments for travellers and puts together
photographs of her intimate Parisian
bespoke Parisian itineraries tailored to an
For those of you who have visited Paris, you don’t need to be encouraged to inhale the views from the engineering feat that is the Eiffel Tower, to marvel at the magnificent collections in the Musée D’Orsay and Le Louvre, to stroll – (stroll is definitely the verb of choice for Paris) – the two kilometres from the Arc de Triomphe at the Place de Charles de Gaulle down the stylish Avenue des Champs Elysees to the 3200 year old pink granite obelisk at the Place de la Concorde or to sit in a sidewalk café sipping a coffee or pastis, watching Paris and its elegant inhabitants pass by. For Friends new to Paris and for those wanting a refresher course, we have included our list of some better known Paris highlights later in this piece. However, what many travellers crave is finding a hidden gem, a private square, a chapel, a bistro crammed with locals, an alley of ateliers – to be permitted a glimpse of local colour to which residents are privy but tourists less so. Living and working like a local, endlessly walking its charming quartier streets is the best way to get to the heart of
Right Jardin Tino Rossi. Photo: Joanna Brazier
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individual or family – as simple or as jam-
Artist Trevor Richards (pictured at the
packed as clients require. Joanna has peeled
Grande Mosque) is currently on an
bleak northwest of Paris, Le Plateau is
away the layers of this beautiful city to find
Artsource funded residency in Paris
an unassuming grey building, but first
more treasures beneath and she shares this
and is delighted to share his new found
impressions are deceptive. Le Plateau puts
knowledge with clients as well as arranging
art experiences.
on experimental exhibitions, hosts curators
bookings, tickets, cooking classes and day
The ParisCONCRET is an artist run
Located in the hilly and sometimes
and houses the permanent art collection of
trips. Joanna has generously shared with
space with a stimulating programme of
FRAC, Ile-de-France. FRAC’s collection
Friends some of her Parisian ‘secrets’.
exhibitions which encourages international
specialises in contemporary art and
collaborative projects between artists.
currently holds over 700 works, one of the
[parisconcret.org/]
most comprehensive in Paris.
‘As the days become warmer and the evenings longer from May to September, hundreds of dancers gather all over Paris to
Le Maison Rouge is a non-profit
[fracidf-leplateau.com]
strut their stuff and embrace each other in
initiative established by Antoine de Galbert,
the romantic capital’. Joanna’s favourite
an art lover committed to the French Art
spot is the Jardin Tino Rossi located by the
scene. The space comprises an extensive
has become a burgeoning quartier for
Quai Saint Bernard on the Left Bank of
exhibition space and a restaurant/cafe.
contemporary art. Numerous commercial
the Seine, where from 7pm until late ‘you
[lamaisonrouge.org]
galleries and non-profit art spaces have
are welcome to join in or sit and soak up the enthralling colour and movement’. Joanna recommends booking a walking
Take a stroll along Rue de Tourenne
Belleville quartier Over the last decade Belleville
opened along the districts spiralling streets.
in the Marais district. It is populated by a
A favourite bookshop, publishing house
number of important private, commercial
and gallery space is Castillo Corrales,
tour with John Baxter, Australian born
galleries, such as Galerie Emmanuel
a non-profit contemporary art venture
writer who has lived in Paris for over 20
Perrotin, Galerie Nikki Diana Marquardt
established by the US born and Paris based
years whose ‘highly entertaining tales of
and Galerie Maria
artist Oscan Tuazon. Minutes away on
artists and writers in a more decadent Paris is
The Grande Mosque, the first
followed by a casual lunch at his apartment in
mosque built in France, was built after
launched in 2007 by German and Italian
the 6th arrondisement’.
World War One to honour 70,000 dead
expats – the gallery represents young
Muslims who had fought for France.
conceptual and mixed-media artists and
hidden passages’. Built in the 1800s to protect
View the decorative tiled rooms and
in 2011 opened a second space in NYC.
shoppers from inclement weather, over 150
interior courtyard, and enjoy delicious
[castillocorrales.fr/balicehertling.com]
glass-roofed galleries were built over arcades
Morrocan cuisine in the restaurant.
Florence Loewy … by artists
and the elegant shops of the Right Bank.
[mosquee-de-paris.org/]
A remarkable bookstore in the Marais
Friends might like to ‘hunt for the
Close to 20 of these survive today, some
foot is commercial gallery Balice Hertling;
brim full of artist’s multiples, artist’s
in better repair than others. Friends may
Sarah Sandler is an independent curator
monographs and first editions ranging from
already know Galeries Vivienne and Colbert
who received the Emerging Curator grant
the 1960’s until the present. The space is
but Joanna suggests ‘ less familiar treasures
from the Western Australian Department
designed by French architect’s Jakob and
such as Passages du Grand Cerf, Vero-Dodat,
of Culture and the Arts in 2012. Now based
Macfarlane and includes a small gallery
Jouffroy and Bourg l’Abbe’
in Melbourne and Lyon in France, Sarah
that hosts projects by contemporary artists.
has worked in Paris for the last five years
[florenceloewy.com]
and recommends these contemporary art spaces to Friends. Le Plateau FRAC Ile-de-France Left to right Joanna Brazier, Trevor Richards, Montmartre Photo: Joanna Brazier
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The better known Parisian highlights ‘Our lady of Paris’ – the gothic Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris sits on the eastern side of the Ile de Cite. [notredameparis.fr] Le Sainte Chapelle, next to Notre Dame, is an exquisite gothic chapel commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of relics including the Crown of Thorns considered to be an instrument of the Passion. Try to visit Sainte Chapelle early in the morning when the illumination of the stain-glassed windows is at its most breathtaking. [sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr] A symbol of the French nation, the imposing and perfectly proportioned monument Arc de Triomphe sits in the centre of the Place de Charles Gaulle or Place de l’Étoile. It was commissioned by Napoleon based on Titus’s arch in Rome and engraved with reliefs commemorating his battles and generals. A Tomb of the Unknown
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Soldier from World War One was interred there on Armistice Day 1920. [arcdetriompheparis.com] Le Louvre houses one of the most seminal art collections in the world and an impressive public programme. Built as a moated fortress in the Middle Ages during the reign of King Phillippe Augustus the history of the arsenal, later chateau and museum, is as interesting as the works it holds. [louvre.fr] The Musée d’Orsay opposite the Tuileries Gardens was the
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former railway station Gare d’Orsay and hotel built for the World Fair of 1900. Until mid-September visit the exhibition A Passion for France. The amazing Marlene and Spencer Hays Collection was created over many decades by American art lovers the Hays, returning many of the works to their country of origin, France for the first time. [musee-orsay.fr] Tip – National museums and monuments in Paris, such as Le Louvre, are closed on Mondays and Parisian museum and monuments, such as Musée D’Orsay, are closed on Tuesdays. So, plan ahead – choose the rooms, periods of art or specific exhibitions that interest you and don’t try to see everything. Picasso devotees should note that the Musée Picasso in the Marais is closed for renovation during 2013 but due to open early in 2014. Housed in the beautiful 17th century l’Hôtel Sale, the collection is extensive, by virtue of a law governing deceased estates that enabled Picasso’s family to pay death duties ‘in artworks’ to the State. [musee-picasso.fr]
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■ Hedonistic Paris: Art, Life and Culture of Paris during the Jazz Age 1920-1930 Mon 23 Sep, 6-8pm ($40/$50)
Central Institute of Technology, Museum St. This is the last ADFAS lecture for Friends in Perth! Linda Collins is an independent lecturer for NADFAS, Tate Modern and The National Gallery UK.
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Recent Acquisitions – Your Collection Lucy Harper, Associate Curator of Historical Works on Paper
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he state art Collection, Western Australia’s greatest visual art asset, has
evolved continuously through purchases, donations and bequests since the first
This display celebrates some of the
As the Gallery’s Director, Stefano Carboni, says,
acquisition in 1895. Each year, there is an
Gallery’s treasured acquisitions from the
active and passionate commitment to build
past two years, bringing together art works
on areas of strength and overcome areas
by local, national and international artists
aspiration to build and maintain the finest
of weakness, so that existing works in the
including Pippin Drysdale, Brent Harris,
public art collection in this State for today’s
Collection can be displayed and understood
Joy Hester, Kitty Kantilla, Dino Martens
and future generations is of the utmost
in broader and richer contexts.
and Gulumbu Yunupingu. The works are
importance. Every year we add works to
equally ambitious, beautiful, and technically
the existing collection that highlight current
and conceptually complex. Most evident
practices and expand our historical holdings.
are the radically different approaches by
I hope you find inspiration in these works
artists, past and present, and their rigorous
of excellence.
The Gallery’s thoughtful and focussed
engagement with ideas and material. There will also be other recent
The display runs from
acquisitions on display through Your
6 July-27 October 2013
Collection, so look out for Charles Conder’s stunning Balmoral Beach 1888, Sally Gabori’s Thundi 2010 and Ricky Swallow’s Make-do suite 2010. Top Pippin Drysdale (Australian, b.1943) Dusk ridge line 2011 porcelain nine vessels dimensions variable State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia Purchased through the TomorrowFund, Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation, 2012 Above Ethel Spowers (Australian, b.1890, d.1947) Swings 1932 30.0 x 27.8 cm (sheet) colour linocut on buff oriental laid tissue State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia Purchased through the Sir Claude Hotchin Art Foundation, Art Gallery of Western Australia Foundation, 2011
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■ Behind the Scenes:
■ Guided Tour: Your Collection –
Conservation Lab Tour
20th century art
Thu Sep, start at . or pm ()
Sun 8 Sep, 2-4pm ($10)
[Members Only. Limited to 20 places.]
Meet at The Manhattan Lounge
Meet at The Manhattan Lounge
20th century Australian and British
Join the Gallery’s conservators
paintings and sculpture are a significant
David Graves, Maria Kubik and
part of the State Collection. The Volunteer
Stephanie Bailey as they reveal their
Gallery Guides are so passionate that
practices – conserving the legacy of
it is a joy to learn from their in-depth
Your Collection.
specialist knowledge.
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What’s on at the Gallery For more information about exhibitions and events visit: artgallery.wa.gov.au
AGWA Nights Friday 28 June-22 November
Quiz Night
From 5.30pm, $19*
7pm, Friday 25 October
Programming starts at 7pm
Join us for a quiz night extravaganza led
Experience The World Reimagined after
by comedian Dave Callan and inspired by
hours. This season of AGWA Nights is jam-
the Van Gogh, Dalí and Beyond exhibition.
packed with art and entertainment including
You’ll be in for a night of laughs and
live WA music supported by the West
quandaries as your team battles it out to
Australian Music Industry Association, the
determine who knows the most about the
burlesque sketching antics of Dr Sketchy’s
Modernists! There will be quiz questions,
Anti Art School, comedy nights, Curator
games and cool prizes all wrapped up in
and guided tours, special guest and AGWA
hilarious skits by comedian John Robertson.
Talks. Join us for a drink at our pop-up bar and a great cultural night out. *Tickets $19 excluding the Last
Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School Dr Sketchy’s Anti Art School Perth is
Hurrah! Booking and credit card fees may
bringing its subversive style to AGWA
everyday objects. In the 1980s, artists like
apply. Strictly no concessions. AGWA
Nights. The beautiful and the bizarre come
Cindy Sherman, Robert Gober and Nicolas
Nights is an 18+ event. Minors must be
together for some life modelling classes that
Nixon focused on image and narrative.
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
might make your mother blush. Be inspired
Keeping these different approaches to
by stunning burlesque models and circus
art making in mind, panellists respond
performers, along with amazing props,
to the question; how are artists defining
Laughs and art
sets and makeup, all hosted by a mad
themselves in the contemporary world?
Looking for a light-hearted evening out?
scientist. BYO art supplies and get creative,
Then join us for one of our special comedy
Dr Sketchy style.
TALK
events. Beware, the audience won’t leave
■ 7pm, 9 August Wayne Thiebaud
The Everyday in Art:
unscathed! You will be asked to join in
in Focus
From Persephone to Pomegranates
the fun and games and possibly leave with
■ 7pm, 13 September Salvador Dalí
7pm, Friday 15 November
fantastic prizes in hand.
in Focus
Panellists explore the quintessential
■ 7pm, 11 October Robert Gober in Focus
shift from religious and mythological
Improv Night
■ 7pm, 8 November Roy Lichtenstein
themes in art to the everyday subject
7pm, Friday 18 October
in Focus
matter in Van Gogh, Dalí and Beyond:
Highlights
Art-smart folk will be pulled into a night
The World Reimagined.
of improvisation comedy! Hosted by
Talks & Tours
comedian John Robertson, art-based
Join us for the AGWA team’s insights into
TOUR Tika Bachu,
comedy games and surreal scenarios will
The World Reimagined and Your Collection.
Exhibition Assistant Curator
keep the teams wondering what could possibly come next!
Top right Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) Still Life — Glove and Newspaper 1921 oil on canvas 46 x 35¼" (116.8 x 89.5 cm) The Museum of Modern Art, New York Gift of Armand G. Erpf © Succession Miró. ADAGP + Miró/Licensed by Viscopy
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7pm, Friday 2 August TALK Pop Art and Pictures Generation:
FLOOR TALK with AGWA Curator
Landscape, Still Life & Portraits
7pm, Friday 6 September
Reimagined 7pm, Friday 16 August
FLOOR TALK with AGWA Curator
In the 1960s, Pop art changed how we
7pm, Friday 4 October
understood art and its relationship with consumer culture when artists like Andy
AGWA Nights continued >>
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AGWA Nights Live Music with WAM We’ve teamed up again with the West Australian Music Industry Association for special live performances from local WA bands. It’s an eclectic line-up of genres and musical influences, handpicked in partnership. Bands kick-off at 7pm. ■ 23 August Ruby Boots ■ 3 0 August Odette Mercy & Her Soul Atomics ■ 20 September Johannes Luebbers Septet ■ 27 September The Amani Consort ■ 22 November SEAMS ■ 2 9 November Last Hurrah! with Bob Evans and WAM Song of the Year 2013 Winner For details please visit momaseries.com.au
ARTBAR
Family Fun @ AGWA FREE with any exhibition ticket or multi-pass.
ARTBAR – Where music, food, wine and art come together!
Kids, big and small, can enjoy our new drawing space every day
Your ticket includes entry into Van Gogh, Dalí and Beyond
the exhibition is open. Create your own landscape, portrait or
on the night.
still life. Or take our self-guided family trails and explore the art works together. There are also family-friendly guided tours on every
Chet Faker
Sunday at 12 noon.
31 October – $42* Hailing from the tight-knit disco and house music scene in
Family guided tours
Melbourne and taking elements from an acoustic past, Chet Faker
Sundays 12 noon
has carved out a unique style that fuses personal stories of love and
Additional school holiday tours:
loss with an electronica soul. Chet has built on the popularity of his
12pm Wed, Thu, Fri 28 September-15 October.
cover of Blackstreet’s classic ‘No Diggity’ through a series of online tracks, creating an insatiable hunger from fans for more from this
Sunday Fundays
part jazz, part soul and part electronic artist.
The first Sunday of each month is a Family Fun Day at AGWA! Sunday 4 August, 1 September, 6 October, 3 November, 1 December.
For more information please visit artgallery.wa.gov.au/ARTBAR
FREE with any exhibition ticket or family multi-pass.
* Booking and credit card fees may apply.
Join us for family-friendly tours of Van Gogh, Dalí and Beyond, fun art and craft activities with AGWA’s Education Team and special Artist Workshops with some of Perth’s very talented artists. Make sure you spend some time in the interactive drawing space too. WA Artist Workshops Take part in our family-friendly art workshops with Western Australian artists. Choose from learning how to represent yourself using ball point pen, with award-winning local artist Andy Quilty, to imagining in paint, what you will be when you grow up, with Archibald Prize finalist Abdul Abdullah. For details please visit momaseries.com.au Bookings for Artist Workshops are essential. Please email educate@artgallery.wa.gov.au or call + 61 8 9492 6644. Activities are for all ages and free with your exhibition ticket, family pass or family multi-pass. Workshops are subject to a minimum attendance and cancellation. Exhibition entry fees, booking fees and credit card fees may apply.
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Albany Art Prize Kate Parker, Prize Coordinator
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ince its inception in 2008 the Albany Art Prize has developed a significant reputation and continues
to attract high calibre artists from across Australia. The prize offers an enviable $25,000 major acquisitive prize as well as a range of non-acquisitive awards. The main prize also includes a four week studio residency in a self-contained cottage at the Vancouver Arts Centre in Albany with $2,500 for associated expenses. Thanks go to The Jack Family Charitable Trust for their sponsorship of the Award. The residency component of the Prize was introduced in 2009 and quickly became an important aspect of the already sizeable prize. The residency allows the winning artist the rare luxury of focused studio time and inspiration via the bountiful surroundings of the Great Southern region. The residency is hugely important to the Albany arts community as it provides interaction with national artists and the development of a cultural dialogue. In 2012 the Albany Art Prize relocated from the Vancouver Arts Centre to the Albany Town Hall, allowing the exhibition to reach a larger and more diverse audience while showcasing an important, historic venue. A comprehensive public programme with a range of talks, tours and screenings accompanies the Prize exhibition. Of particular interest are the free tours of the
as the Southern Art and Craft Trail, which
food, dining and café distractions, outdoor
City of Albany Art Collection – which
embraces open studios, talks, workshops and
adventures, forests, rugged windswept
includes the previous five prize winning
exhibitions by the region’s artists, designers
beaches and spectacular granite outcrops.
artworks by Rachel Hooper (VIC), Indra
and craftsfolk in a multitude of venues from
Geidans (WA), Kate Bergin (VIC), Ron
Katanning to Albany, Hopetoun to Denmark
Nyisztor (WA) and Helen Smith (WA).
from 28 September to 13 October.
This year the Prize will be held for the
A visit to Albany and its surrounds
first time in the spring (previously in autumn)
provides a refreshing winter break option
allowing the event to coincide with a number
with plenty to enjoy after your visit to
of other cultural activities in the region such
the Art Prize – vineyards, plenty of fresh
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We look forward to welcoming you to Albany in the spring. Albany Art Prize exhibitions runs from 29 September – 27 October. Top Kate Bergin (VIC) Call of the Highly Improbable 2010 oil on canvas, 150 x 100cm
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2013 City of
Albany Art Prize
A national painting survey 29 September – 27 October 2013 Albany Town Hall Friends of the Art Gallery of WA are eligible for an Art + Bed + Breakfast offer when visiting the Albany Art Prize. For bookings call the Albany Visitor Centre and quote code 1826: 9841 9377
Artist talks, curatorial tours, screenings
www.albanyartprize.com.au Proudly sponsored by: The Jack Family Charitable Trust
The Australian Alpaca Centre presents exclusive collections of luxurious knitted and woven clothing, accessories and home-wares made from the finest alpaca fibres. Please visit our beautiful new shop, in Denmark WA; or find us in Leura and Berrima NSW. Open every day, 9am to 5pm. Berrima NSW 2577 Old Hume Hwy 02 4877 1399
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Helen Smith, Arc Drawing #3 (2011), oil on canvas; winner of the 2012 Albany Art Prize.
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WA, Australia & the World
A selection of exhibitions, biennales, art fairs & events metaMORPHosis High school art & design student exhibition 19 August-7 September
WESTERN AUSTRALIA CITY OF ALBANY ART PRIZE 2013 Albany Town Hall, York St, Albany W: albanyartprize.com.au T: 08 9841 9333 Open: 10-5pm everyday 29 September-27 October COLOURS OF OUR COUNTRY Pilbara Aboriginal art exhibition presented by Rio Tinto 23 September-4 October Central Park foyer, 152-158 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 W: ciwa.riotinto.com T: 08 9366 5350 Open: 10am-4pm daily (except Sun & public hols) Above Dorothy Napangardi, Salt on Mina Mina 2011, synthetic polymer on linen, 300cm x 120cm
FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle 6160 W: fac.org.au T: 08 9432 9555 Open 10am-5pm, 7 days ANARCHY ROCK & INK 27 July-15 September 33 WOMPI BUGAI NUNGABAR 25 August-15 September FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE PRINT AWARD supported by Little Creatures Brewing GEMMA O’BRIEN 21 September-17 November GALLERY CENTRAL 12 Aberdeen St, Perth 6000 W: gallerycentral.com.au T: 08 94271318 Open: Mon-Fri 10am-4.45pm, Sat 12-4pm COUNTERWEIGHT – Bela Kotai, 50 years 16 September-4 October
GERALDTON REGIONAL ART GALLERY 24 Chapman Road, Geraldton 6530 W: artgallery.cgg.wa.gov.au T: 08 9964 7170 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Public Hols 1-4pm, Closed Sun. 13 July-14 September SPACED: ART OUT OF PLACE 20 local & international artists including Michelle Slarke, Nigel Helyer, Julia Davis, Takahiko Suzuki, Roderick Sprigg MISSING PRESUMED DEAD Penelope Davis, Scott Faulkner, Rita Maas, Anthony Curtis and more GUNYULGUP GALLERIES Gunyulgup Valley Drive, Yallingup 6282 W: gunyulgupgalleries.com.au T: 08 9755 2177 Open 10am-5pm every day, closed Wed & Thu during Aug & Sep. OCTOBER FOCUS – GROUP SHOW Hui –Jyu Forrester, Christine Gregory, Heather Jones, Jean Sher 29 September-13 October JAPINKGA INDIGENOUS FINE ART GALLERY 47 High Street, Fremantle 6160 W: japinkga.com.au T: 08 9335 8265 Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat & Sun: 12-5pm DOROTHY NAPANGARDI & KIM WEST NAPURRULA
www.melodysmithgallery.com
JUDY ROGERS 03.08.2013 - 24.08.2013
UNCONSCIOUS 07.09.2013 - 28.09.2013
69 OATS ST CARLISLE WA 6101
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MARTIN HEINE 19.10.2013 - 16.11.2013
OPEN tues- sat 12 - 5pm
+61 8 9472 8043
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LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES – PERTH Level 1/137 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000 W: lintonandkay.com.au T: 08 6465 4313 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm REEF MATRIX – Claire Beausein 13-27 August MACKENZIE THORPE 20 August-3 September AN INTROSPECTIVE – Ian de Souza 29 October-12 November
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley W: lwgallery.uwa.edu.au T: 08 6488 3707 Open: Tue-Sat 11am-5pm, Closed Public Holidays, Free Admission LITTLE PAINTINGS, BIG STORIES: GOSSIP SONGS OF WESTERN ARNHEM LAND from the Berndt Museum Until 14 December HERE&NOW13 Survey exhibition of contemporary Western Australian artists with disability 27 July—28 September STAN HOPEWELL: GOD IS LOVE 12 October—14 December
LINTON AND KAY GALLERIES – SUBIACO 299 Railway Parade, Subiaco 6008 W: lintonandkay.com.au T: 08 9388 3300 Open: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm WEAVING WORDS – Cedric Baxter 1-15 August BUSHLAND DYNAMICS – Magda Joubert 22 August-5 September NEW WORKS – Karlee Rawkins 17 October-31 October MELODY SMITH GALLERY 69 Oats Street Carlisle WA 6101 W: melodysmithgallery.com.au T: 08 9472 8043 Open: Tues-Sat 12-5pm JUDY ROGERS 3 August-24 August UNCONSCIOUS 7 September-28 September MARTIN HEINE 19 October-16 November SHORT STREET GALLERY 7 Short Street, Chinatown Broome 6725 W: shortstgallery.com T: 08 9192 6118, Open: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 10-2pm, or by appointment TJUNGU PALYA – SURVEY EXHIBITION Ginger Wikilyiri, Keith Stevens, Angkaliya Curtis, Lance Peck, Maringka Baker, Ruth Fatt. Opens August 2013 ZIG ZAG GALLERY 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda 6076 W: zzcc.com.au/artgallery T: 08 9257 9998 Open: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm ME MYSELF AND I – Penny Madison 2-25 August FRAMING NATURE Delma White, Alison Harvey,Jacqui Pemberton, Vicki Lee Johnstone 1-22 September SPRING IN THE HILLS PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Gem Camera Club 27 September-6 October INTERSTATE THE RED QUEEN 18 June 2013-21 April 2014 Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), Hobart, Tasmania The museum with a focus on death and sex dares to question why humans create art. The adventure is a trail of discovery through themes based on creative motivations, such as play, language, pattern and memory. The gallery has been completely re-hung, providing a new experience for return visitors with some interesting loaned works, five new versions of existing works and 11 new commissions specifically for the Red Queen. There’s plenty for reflection and fun to be had – compose your soundtrack by bouncing on the musical trampoline! [mona.net.au] Top left Magda Joubert, Honey Myrtle 2013, acrylic on board, 70cm x 100cm Left Bela Kotai, work in progress 2013
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19th Biennale of Sydney 21 March-9 June 2014 You Imagine What You Desire will explore the urge of contemporary artists to create immersive and expanded environments. The monumental fun park of contemporary art experiences that is the Biennale usually enthralls. Book your flights now and if you can only visit one of the venues, the Editor recommends Cockatoo Island. [biennaleofsydney.com.au]
La Bohème
Melbourne Now 22 November 2013-22 March 2014, Ian Potter: NGV Australia and the NGV International The National Gallery of Victoria will celebrate the cultural landscape of Melbourne through art, architecture, design and performance with over 130 artists exhibited in its largest and most ambitious exhibition to date. [ngv.vic.gov.au] INTERNATIONAL
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Adelaide Biennale of Australian Art 28 February-16 March 2014 Australia’s longest running survey of contemporary Australian art will feature artists selected from all states and territories, working in photography, painting, sculpture, installation and the moving image. Curator Nick Mitzevich says ‘I am after an inherently emotional and immersive experience, one that is unafraid to ask difficult questions and expose the underbelly of society.’ With the Adelaide International exhibition of contemporary art and the Adelaide Festival running concurrently, there will be plenty to see in SA at this time. [artgallery.sa.gov.au]
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Lowry and the Painting of Modern Life 26 June-20 October 2013 Tate Britain, London www.waopera.asn.au This is the first exhibition of its kind held by a public institution in London since L. S. Lowry’s death in 1976. Depicted now as a significant modernist painter Lowry captured the every day life of 15661 WAO [Artifacts 1-4p 126hx85w].indd 1 the working classes in post industrial revolution England of the 20th century. His simplistic paintings belie a conflicted character whose work is hugely popular with the masses but has always polarised the art establishment. [tate.org.uk] 13th Istanbul Biennial 14 September-10 November 2013 Curator Fulya Erdemci’s conceptual framework for the biennale may be riddled with convoluted art speak (her intended meaning possibly lost in translation) but promises to activate disused public buildings and to provide interventions in commercial buildings such as malls and office blocks in its alter quest to ‘incite discussion about the public domain through an examination of spatial justice, public art and art-market relations’ A great time to explore historical and contemporary art in the public heart of Turkey. [bienal.iksv.org] Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art Doha, Qatar Opened in 2010, Mathaf (‘museum’ in Arabic) is home to a permanent collection that offers a rare overview of modern Arab art. Collected by the museum’s founder H.E. Sheik Hassan, thousands of works from every Arab nation dating from the 1840s to present day have been made available in this centre for learning and creative development. Mathaf ’s exhibitions and programmes are devised to contextualise the history of modern and contemporary art in, and from the perspective of, the Arab world. Located in a former school the building has been redesigned by architect Jean-François Bodin. [mathaf.org.qa]
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 2 - 25 August Me, Myself & I 1 - 22 September Framing Nature 27 September - Spring in the Hills 6 October Photographic Exhibition 10 - 20 October Uthando Exhibition 24 October Wild Side 6 November 9 - 14 November Senior Residents Exhibition OPEN: Mon−Fri 9-4, Sat−Sun 10−4 Address: 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda T: (08) 9257 9953 www.zzcc.com.au
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F R IE N D LY di sco unt s
Geraldton Regional Art Gallery is the premier visual art gallery in the Mid West.
Fremantle Press is a not-for-profit publishing house dedicated to Western Australian writers and artists. We are pleased to offer you special pricing on our entire range. 20% off when you buy from the Art Gallery Shop. 10% off The annual exhibition schedule presents local, inter and intra state artists, as well as the City of Greater Geraldton art collection.
when you buy from fremantlepress.com.au (discount code ARTFRIENDS).
Initiated in 1959 the collection boasts works by Norman Lindsay, Elisabeth Durack, Hans Heysen and Kathleen O’Connor alongside contemporary works by Galliano Fardin, Paul Uhlmann, Tony Windberg, Olga Cironis and many others. The annual Mid West Art Prize offers $45,000 of nonacquisitive awards. A call for entries will commence in November 2013. The gallery is currently undergoing much needed maintenance, which may impact our opening hours during September/October 2013. Contact us or visit our website for updated information about exhibitions, opening hours and the Prize.
24 Chapman Road Geraldton T: 08 9964 7170 E: grag@artgallery.wa.gov.au W: www.artgallery.cgg.wa.gov.au Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm Public holidays 1pm to 4pm. Closed Sunday.
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