Join us for a captivating 4-week talk series on the evolution of Modern Art in Australia, led by esteemed artist and academic Richard Gunning. Starting on Friday, 13th September 2024, at 10:00 am, this series is perfect for art enthusiasts eager to delve into the key movements and figures that have shaped Australian art. You’ll explore pivotal moments in Australian art history, from the introduction of Modernism and its impact on Australian artists to the post-WWII emergence of major figurative artists like Jeffrey Smart and Russell Drysdale.
Here is the schedule of topics over the 4 weeks:
Fri 13 Sep
- Modernism and the Australian Response: Grace-Cossington Smith and Margaret Preston.
- Friction between the proposed Academy of Australian Art and the George Bell School of Art.
Fri 20 Sep
- The Angry Penguins: The work of Boyd, Tucker and Nolan.
- Dobell and the Archibald Prize.
Fri 27 Sep
- A look at Australia post-WWII, and Sydney’s so-called Charm School.
- The emergence of major figurative artists such as Jeffery Smart, Brack and Drysdale against the backdrop of abstract art.
Fri 4 Oct
- The landscape revisited: Fred Williams, Rees, Olsen, Grey-Smith.
- Under the Influence: Whiteley and Sharp.
- The diversity of art from the 1970s onwards.
To enrol click 'here'