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Archie Moore wins gold at Venice - QAGOMA Blog
The 60th Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition opened on the weekend, with the major project by Queensland artist Archie Moore and QAGOMA curator Ellie Buttrose awarded the Golden Lion for Best National Participation. The first work by an Australian artist to receive the prestigious accolade, Moore’s kith and kin was acknowledged by the jury ‘for… Continue reading » "Archie Moore wins gold at Venice"
Telia rumal: Double ikat textiles from South India - QAGOMA Blog
This collection of extraordinary telia rumal (some of which are on display within the exhibition ‘I Can Spin Skies’ at the Queensland Art Gallery’s Henry and Amanda Bartlett Galleries (5 & 6) was made using time-consuming double ikat dyeing techniques. Few weavers still maintain the skills required to create these attractive textiles, in part because… Continue reading » "Telia rumal: Double ikat textiles from South India"
Fairy Tales: Unmissable films in February - QAGOMA Blog
In February, the Fairy Tales Cinema program explores the changing face of fairy tales and the ways they blend with other storytelling traditions to reflect particular moments in time. The fairy tale theorist and historian Jack Zipes has used the concept of the ‘meme’ to think about this ever-shifting continuity of storytelling, and the importance… Continue reading » "Fairy Tales: Unmissable films in February"
Private Collectors, Public Benefactors: Ian & Judeen Airey - QAGOMA Blog
Benefactors of the Gallery for 25 years, Ian and Judeen Airey recently raised the Collection’s holdings created by Japan-based French artist Paul Jacoulet from one work to 28. Here, the Aireys share something of themselves and their approach to collecting, and giving, with the wider Gallery community. Paul Jacoulet ‘Une belle de Palaos’ 1935 Paul… Continue reading » "Private Collectors, Public Benefactors: Ian & Judeen Airey"