Tag: Museums

Vermilion Art is pleased to announce its first solo exhibition by acclaimed Chinese artist- Li Jin.To Live [It Up] has been curated by leading art critic- John McDonald- a long-term admirer of his work.From 2001-2013 Li Jin's brush-and-ink paintings were exhibited in Sydney- with great success- by the late Ray Hughes. Over the past decade Li Jin has become a global favourite- exhibiting extensively in museums and private galleries in China- Europe and the United States- where his work has been acquired by institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York and the Boston Museum of Fine ArtsChinese ink painting may conjure up thoughts of serene- landscapes- flowers and birds- but Li Jin takes a very different approach. Although he is steeped in tradition- and master of many techniques- his pictures are bold- whimsical and sensual - hedonistic celebrations of the pleasures of food- drink and sex - seen through a frame of self-deprecating humour.To Live [It Up]features 38 works- including a suite of 20 small- idiosyncratic coloured ink paintings- eight ink sketches incorporating his distinctive calligraphy- two painted fans- five semi-abstract ink pieces- two large- scale works on paper and one magnificent scroll painting.According to John McDonald- To Live [It Up] has a message that relates to both China's recent history and the COVID-19 outbreak: 'Having come through the hard times- we should make the most of the good times.' Or as Li Jin himself puts it: 'My appetite for life and my desire to express myself have not been diminished by the pandemic. The uncertainties have been a good test for me to keep faith in art and life.' We are COVID Safe business. For enquiries please contact us at info@vermilionart.com.au

The Art Gallery of NSW presents Streeton- a landmark exhibition of Australia's iconic impressionist- Arthur Streeton- whose brilliant evocations of light- land and sea captured the spirit and optimism of our country.Arthur Streeton is undeniably our greatest impressionist landscape painter and this exhibition reveals the seminal role he played in defining a unique vision of Australia- while exploring the evolution of his art over six decades.Featuring more than 150 paintings- drawings and watercolours from 42 public and private collections- some not exhibited publicly for more than 100 years- Streeton is an in-depth survey of the artist's unique contribution to Australian art from the 1880s to the 1940s.Two years in preparation- Streeton brings together sun-drenched impressionist landscapes from the 1880s- joyful depictions of Sydney Harbour in the 1890s- pastoral paintings from the 1920s and 30s- and a selection of artworks from the artist's international career painting in Egypt- England- Italy and WWI France.The first Streeton exhibition in quarter of a century and the most comprehensive since his 1931 lifetime retrospective at the Art Gallery of NSW- Streeton presents works from museums and galleries around Australia alongside paintings from the Gallery's extensive collection and rarely seen works from private collections.For families- there are also children's labels- a children's trail and an activity sheet with ideas for creating art at home.Streeton is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency- Destination NSW.

The Hellenic Museum was founded in 2007 to promote a passion for- and appreciation of the rich cultural traditions of an...

Commemorate Victory in the Pacific Day- 15 August 1945- with activities- stories and exhibitions from a number of Victor...

Sydney Living Museums is delighted to launch an exciting new online program- House Music at Your House- inspired by the sheet music collection at Rouse Hill Estate. We've delved into the hundreds of popular songs that survive in the collection at Rouse Hill Estate in Sydney's north-west to bring you the top 20 hits of the 1840s and 50s - songs played across NSW- Australia and overseas.Every week until December visit the Sydney Living Museums website- to view a new musical score of a song enjoyed by the Rouse family and their friends- along with a video- a sound file or guitar chords. We've also asked a group of Sydney's leading musicians to share their interpretations of these popular hits from their homes.We invite you to make music with us bringing the music of the 19th century into the 21st century. Recreate these songs for the 2020s and make your own cover version of each week's song- turning music from 19th-century Rouse Hill House into music at your house in the 21st century. Share your version with us- and we'll share the best responses across our website and social media. Visit our website to find out how you can participate.House Music at Your House is supported by the City of Sydney.

A Thousand Words presents compelling photographic images from the rich collections of Sydney Living Museums and the State Archives and Records Authority of NSW- created between the 1880s and the 1980s.A Thousand Words adopts a philosophy that everyone can interpret history through the lens of their background- experiences- values and aspirations. Unlike a standard exhibition- the images are presented without traditional curatorial interpretation.Instead- the public has been invited to contribute responses - whether emotive- nostalgic or imaginative - and this 'crowdsourced' material translated into the exhibition design. New creative works have also been commissioned from established and emerging writers and artists- each responding to an image from the exhibition.A Thousand Words is a collaboration between Sydney Living Museums and NSW State Archives.Pre-bookingTo manage capacity within the exhibition- visitors are encouraged to pre-book tickets online before arriving at the museum. Visit Sydney Living Museums website for further information.Please note the exhibition will be temporarily closed between 21 September 2020 to 16 October 2020 and reopens 17 October 2020.

Continuing our commitment to exhibiting Australian craft and design excellence- Australian Design Centre is delighted to present the FUSE Glass Prize.Australasia's richest prize for glass- FUSE is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists.In 2020 the judges selected 18 finalists including NSW-based artists Erica Izard- Hiromi Tango- Jeremy Lepisto- Kate Baker- Cobi Cockburn and Yusuke Takemura.We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.

Join Kate Baker and Erica Izard two of the finalists from FUSE Glass Prize 2020 at Australian Design Centre on Saturday 31 October from 11.30am - 1pm. They will be at the Centre discussing their work and answering questions about their practice. Drop in for a chat with them. Reflecting on the importance of glass art to Australian craft and design- FUSE Glass Prize 2020- presented in partnership with the JamFactory- is a non-acquisitive biennial prize for outstanding Australian and New Zealand glass artists.We are following the NSW Health COVID-19 Safety Industry Guidelines for museums and galleries to keep our guests and staff safe.

Spring Harvest With online talks, food demonstrations, workshops & tours