October - a breath of fresh artContemporary art is defined as art that is current, offering a fresh perspective and point of view as well as often employing new techniques and new media.
In late 2009, Australian contemporary art is being celebrated across the country: The Clemenger Contemporary Art Award Triennial (National Gallery of Victoria), 40 years: Kaldor Public Art Projects (Art Gallery of New South Wales) and the 6th Asia-Pacific Trienniale of Contemporary Art (Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane). Shows continue at the MCA (Sydney), CASCA (Adelaide), PICA (Perth) and 24HR Art (Darwin).
The foundations of Australian contemporary art can be explored in the context of the Heidelberg School (1891 - ), whose fresh perspective and new painting techniques radically changed the way Australians saw themselves and their landscapes. The works of one of the main artists, Frederick McCubbin, are on show at the National Gallery of Australia. New and revised Australian StoriesPlease see new and revised articles on: The Heidelberg School: Sydney, its beaches, the harbour and the Hawkesbury |
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Featured event2009 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award - Melbourne17 September – 7 February 2010 The 2009 Clemenger Contemporary Art Award is the final exhibition in the series of triennials established by Joan and Peter Clemenger through a generous gift to the NGV in 1991. More... |
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Featured websiteThe Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) seeks to promote the contemporary arts while stimulating critical discussion about the arts and broader cultural issues through a year-round program of exhibitions, performances, screenings, studios, publications and a range of interdisciplinary projects. |
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SnippetsDesign and architectureculture.gov.au/news/design.htm Easton Pearson - Brisbane22 August – 8 November 2009 A survey exhibition of the Brisbane-based, internationally acclaimed fashion house Easton Pearson. More... |
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Digital media and filmculture.gov.au/news/digitalmedia.htm Experimenta Playground - Townsville17 October – 29 November 2009 Experimenta Playground showcases the latest work from Australia's leading media artists alongside media artworks from artists around the globe. The exhibition re-invents the gallery space as an environment of surprise and discovery. More... |
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Festivals and conferencesculture.gov.au/news/festivalsandconferences.htm 10th International Cities, Town Centres and Communities Society (ICTC) Conference - Cities in Transition - Geelong, Victoria27–30 October 2009 The programme of this conference will include renowned domestic and international keynote speakers as well as plenary and concurrent sessions, panel sessions and poster sessions. More... |
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History and identityculture.gov.au/news/historyandidentity.htm Sidney Nolan: The Gallipoli Series - Canberra6 August – 18 November 2009 Australian artist Sidney Nolan spent 20 years working on a series of paintings that were inspired by the Gallipoli campaign and underpinned by personal tragedy. The Australian War Memorial opened a special exhibition featuring 81 of these striking works. More... |
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Indigenous arts and cultureculture.gov.au/news/indigenousarts.htm Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous sculpture - Sydney5 September – 15 November 2009 Thirty-three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists who have each produced outstanding sculptural works depicting a variety of animals are included in this ground breaking exhibition. More... |
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Language and literatureculture.gov.au/news/languageandliterature.htm Poetry Slam 2009, NSW heats - New South Wales30 October 2009 (Newcastle); 30 October 2009 (Parramatta); 3 November 2009 (Glebe); 7 November 2009 (Lismore) Australian Poetry Slam heat contestants are given a microphone, a live audience and two minutes to impress the judges with their original spoken word, poetry, hip hop, monologues and stories. More... |
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Performanceculture.gov.au/news/performance.htm Tasdance: identity - Tasmania16 October – 6 November 2009 Identity gives two contrasting insights into what makes us unique personally and culturally. More... |
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Resources and fundingculture.gov.au/news/resourcesandfunding.htm Creative Industries Innovation CentreSeptember 2009 The Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC) was launched in Sydney in February 2009. It connects creative skills with business expertise, so that new ideas and innovations can find their way to the marketplace, providing jobs in the creative sector and stimulating the economy. More... |
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Visual arts and craftsculture.gov.au/news/visualarts.htm 3d x 5 - Bathurst, New South Wales2 October – 15 November 2009 3d x 5 brings together three-dimensional works by five of Australia's most innovative contemporary artists: Lionel Bawden, John Nicholson, Kirsteen Pieterse, Gemma Smith and Karl Weibke. Curated by Brad Hammond. More... |
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Websites - newculture.gov.au/news/websites.htm New online resource for regional arts: ArtsYakkaSeptember 2009 The ArtsYakka website is an online community arts resource, with practical tools and templates, information and ideas exchange. More... |
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