Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i Art Almanac

Dedicated, infatuated; a collector succumbs to the unrelenting urge to obtain, maintain and, at times, safeguard an object from an unappreciated or irrelevant existence. Collecting is truly an art form in itself. Albeit artworks, Marvel comics, sports memorabilia, classic automobiles, Cuban cigars, rare coins, or postage stamps, it is guaranteed that within each item lies an existential purpose to its function or use. Elvis Presley was an avid collector, acquiring a diverse record collection that included more than 2,000 singles and albums, and automobiles, including his famous 1955 pink Cadillac, as well as a fleet of golf carts, go-carts, dune buggies, snowmobiles, and jets. His passion for purchasing specific items did not stop there; eventually, in his lifetime, Presley accumulated a large enough number of objects to transform his home…

“Surrounded by the loveliness of new landscape, with heat, drought, and flies, and hard pressed for the necessaries of life, we worked hard, and were a happy trio.” – Arthur Streeton. Australian Impressionist art captivates the viewer in atmospheric evocations of the unique landscapes of colonial Australia. Quick brushstrokes capture effervescent persuasions of colour and light across fleeting moments of time and place often painted en plein air; from the vast and dusty plains of rural lands and sheep stations to dense gum-inhabited scrublands, and outwards to coastal beaches, built-up harbours, and bustling city streets. Most notably, this large-volume publication compiles a rich catalogue of works from four of the most celebrated Australian painters of this oeuvre: Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, England-born Charles Conder; and John Russell, and highlights other…

Elvis Presley is one of the most influential performers of the twentieth century, a “King” freeing a generation from the shackles of parents, school, and repressive society with his hip-shaking antics. Lauded by his fans, Elvis faced criticism from 1950s conservative society, who viewed his hip-shaking dancing as sinful and a hypnotic influence on their swooning daughters. When Elvis sang, the atmosphere of the crowd was characterised by extreme levels of hysteria: high-pitched screaming, convulsions, hyperventilation. With a pelvic thrust or twirled lip, audiences were left weeping uncontrollably or comatose in a love-sick trance – performers never acted this way; audiences never behaved in such a manner. However, the sexual aggression of his onstage bravura – on both stage and screen – penetrated the hearts and sexual desires of all…

Art Spectrum T (03) 9387-9799. E enquiries@artspectrum.com.au W www.artspectrum.com.auWe are the makers of colour, dedicated to creating the finest possible artists’ colours. Visit the website for more information on these quality products. Art Stretchers Art supplies and canvas stretching 309–311 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070. T (03) 9486-4446. E highstreet@artstretchers.com.au W www.facebook.com/artstretchers H Check Facebook for hours. Also at 161 Morphett Street, Adelaide SA 5000. T (08) 8212-2711. E adelaide@artstretchers.com.au W www.facebook.com/ArtStretchersAdelaide Arthouse Direct W www.arthousedirect.com.auAn extensive range of art, graphic and craft supplies for students and professionals. Introducing KUM, premium artist quality materials manufactured in Germany. Berlin Blue Art W www.berlinblue.com.auAustralia’s Schmincke Art Supplies specialist stocking all Schmincke Artist ranges, including oils, watercolours, gouache, acrylic, pastels, inks and linoprint. Order online or by phone (02) 4957-1050. Deans Art Preston (03) 9485-9501. Collingwood…

Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) T (02) 9225-1878. E info@artgallerysociety.org.au W www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/members Call or visit the website for information about gallery membership; discounts, free exhibition viewings, magazine and over 400 lectures, workshops and other events each year. Copyright Agency T 1800-066-844 (landlines toll free). E memberservices@copyright.com.au W www.copyright.com.au The Copyright Agency is a not-for-profit rights management organisation enabling the use of text and images in return for fair payment to visual artists, writers and publishers. National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) T (02) 9368-1900. E nava@visualarts.net.au W nava.net.au/join NAVA is the peak body representing and advancing the professional interests of the Australian visual arts, craft and design sector. Visit the website for details about membership and discounted insurance. The Print Council of Australia Inc. W printcouncil.org.au A national not-for-profit member…

Mornington Peninsula Cook Street Collective 41 Cook Street, Flinders 3929. T (03) 5989-1022. E info@cookstreetcollective.com.au W www.cookstreetcollective.com.au H Fri–Mon 10.00 to 4.00, Tues–Thurs by appt. June 4 to 26 Blackroom Gallery: Material Obsession – Lucy Hersey, Olivia O’Connor and Laura Dortmans. EVERYWHEN Artspace 1/39 Cook Street, Flinders 3929. T (03) 5989-0496. E info@everywhenart.com.au W everywhenart.com.au Directors: Susan McCulloch OAM and Emily McCulloch Childs. H Fri–Tues 11.00 to 4.00. Closed Wed–Thurs. Specialising in contemporary Aboriginal art from 40+ Aboriginal owned art centres around Australia. Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37 Galleries 27–37 Davey Street, Frankston 3199. T (03) 9784-1060. W www.thefac.com.au H Please check website for dates and changes to opening hours prior to visiting. Glass Cube & Art After Dark view 24/7 from the street front + FAC Design Store Creature Comforts: Kate Rohde.…

Civic Inner North ANCA Gallery 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson 2602. T (02) 6247-8736. E gallery@anca.net.au W www.anca.net.auFree entry. H Wed–Sun 12.00 to 5.00. Closed public hols. To June 19 Vivaldi’s Seasons by Stefanie Schulte. June 22 to July 17 Material Purpose – The Succours – Naomi Zouwer, Daniel Vukovljak, Heidi Lefebvre and Tilly Davey. Canberra Museum and Gallery Cnr London Circuit and Civic Square, Canberra City 2600. T (02) 6207-3968. E cmag@act.gov.au W www.cmag.com.au H Mon–Sat 10.00 to 5.00. Closed some public hols, call to confirm. Craft ACT Craft + Design Centre Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra 2601. T (02) 6262-9333. E craftact@craftact.org.au W www.craftact.org.au H Tues–Fri 10.00 to 5.00, Sat 12.00 to 4.00. Closed Sun–Mon, and public hols. To July 2 Collide + Divide, and Fire Country. Nancy Sever Gallery Level…

Fremantle Artitja Fine Art Gallery South Fremantle, 6162. T 0418-900-954. E info@artitja.com.au W www.artitja.com.auDirectors: Anna Kanaris and Arthur Clarke. H Open by appt. Established in 2004 by Directors Anna Kanaris and Arthur Clarke. June 3 to 26 LINES IN PARALLEL at EARLYWORK: 330 South Terrace, South Fremantle. An exhibition steeped in spiritual, ritual and historic narratives, the works on display will cover a range of mediums, including paintings on canvas and found objects, works on paper and woven Nganiyal (conical mats), from the Munupi Art centre in the Tiwi Islands and Bula’Bula Arts in Ramingining, Central Arnhem Land. Fremantle Arts Centre 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle 6160. T (08) 9432-9555. E fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au W www.fac.org.auFree entry. H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. To July 24 Revealed Exhibition: New & Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists – the…

Abboud, Marian Granville Centre Art SYD Abdullah, Abdul Ngununggula NSW Abdullah, Abdul-Rahman Ngununggula NSW Afshar, Hoda Counihan Gallery MEL Afshar, Hoda Monash Gallery of Art MEL Ahlip, Tarik Granville Centre Art SYD Al Qadiri, Monira UQ Art Museum QLD Ali, Khadim MCA SYD Allen, Tim Defiance Gallery SYD Alserda, Brodie Frankston Arts Centre VIC Andrew, Brook Wollongong Art Gallery NSW Andrew, Robert MCA SYD Andrew, Robert Mona TAS ANJAQ Yarra Sculpture Gallery MEL Ansell, Tia Bayside Gallery MEL Armstrong, Benjamin UQ Art Museum QLD Arnott, Michelle Mosman Art Gallery SYD Arthur, Joel Bayside Gallery MEL Ashby, Nick Bayside Gallery MEL Atem, Atong Benalla Art Gallery VIC Attafuah, Serwah Stanley Street Gallery SYD Backhaus-Smith, Rex Caloundra Regional QLD Bacon, Sean Plimsoll Gallery TAS Bain, Billy Manly Art Gallery SYD Baird, Susan…

The colloquial becomes renewed in India Mark’s latest collection of works, due to be exhibited at Jan Murphy Gallery in Brisbane between June and July this year. The two-time Archibald Prize finalist and New South Wales-based artist finds points of interest and tension in the everyday, conducting complex composition and character studies, both on household items and the people around her. Art Almanac caught up with Mark to explore the inspirations for her works and the nature of her studio practice. What does a typical day in the studio look like for you? It depends on where I’m up to in my painting process, mood, and headspace. I have been working a lot at the kitchen table inside, as opposed to the studio. The paintings with more intricate patterning, like…

The Warehouse Residency at Arts House The City of Melbourne’s Arts House has launched a five-year disability-led residency and commissioning program, which aims to support Deaf, Disabled, neurodiverse and chronically ill artists, curators, collectives, and their collaborating allies to develop their artistic potential through The Warehouse Residency. The inaugural residents are Catherine Dunn and Sam Martin, Leisa Prowd and Mishka, who will receive $25,000 towards artist fees and materials and $4,000 for access services, support, and consultation, as well as three-month access to a dedicated studio space, access to a mentor, equipment, production, and producing expertise, and opportunity to present residency outcomes. “The Warehouse Residency at Arts House will challenge what it means to create and produce accessible art – it will break down the barriers for artists and audiences,”…

ARO 51 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010. T 0414-946-894. E info@arogallery.com W www.arogallery.com Gallery space available for short term hire. Light, bright space suitable for group or solo exhibitions. Art Fixation T (02) 9519-0099. W www.artfixation.com.auArt Fixation are specialists in art installation, wall hanging, lighting, transportation and collection management. Over the last 10 years we have hung hundreds of paintings and pictures for private collectors, art galleries, framing shops, and artists across NSW. See ad page 25. Art Investor W www.artinvestor.net.auArt Investor is a curated space where professional artists can freely showcase a sample of their work to art investors and collectors, and includes a directory of art service providers, galleries and an interesting newswire. See ad page 69. Art Packing and transport Pack & Send Kings Cross: Shop 3, 200…

Art Academica Creative School 1/763 Centre Road, Bentleigh East VIC 3165. T 0410-817-905. W www.art-classes.com.auOil painting classes and classic drawing classes. European classic art school. All materials provided. Small groups and individual approach to every student. Artists who Teach W www.theartofteaching.com.auLearn how to teach art to kids. This online course covers everything you’ll need to know to start running art workshops for kids and supplement your art career with a creative income. Learn classroom management and strategies. Bradford Art Academy 1st Floor, 1310 Malvern Road, Malvern VIC 3144. T 0401-769-379. E info@bradfordartacademy.com.au W www.bradfordartacademy.com.au H Tues 4.30 to 8.30, Sat 10.00 to 2.30. Learn true fundamental skills to create beautiful oil paintings with no prior experience required. Book a free introductory class online. Brisbane Sculpture School Perides Art Projects, 138 Robinson Road,…

CBD The Rocks Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW) Art Gallery Road, Sydney 2000. T (02) 9225-1744, 1800-679-278. W www.artgallery.nsw.gov.auAdmission charges apply to some exhibitions. H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. To June 13, 23rd Biennale of Sydney: rīvus – participants from across six continents and beyond the realm of the visual arts explore our connections, and disconnections, with water, and as a result, with each other. To Aug 28 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2022 exhibition. The annual Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are the most engaging art events of the year, eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike. The Archibald Prize for portrait painting is a who’s who of Australian culture – from politicians to celebrities, sporting heroes to artists. June 4 to Jan 2023 Daniel Boyd: Treasure…

Hobart Sullivans Cove Battery Point Art Mob 29 Hunter Street, Hobart 7000. T (03) 6236-9200, 0419-393-122. E euan@artmob.com.au W www.artmob.com.au Director: Euan Hills. H Daily 10.00 to 6.00. Check holiday opening times on our Google listing. Aboriginal fine art, including Tasmanian Aboriginal artists. Bett Gallery Level 1, 65 Murray Street, Hobart 7000. T (03) 6231-6511. E info@bettgallery.com.au W www.bettgallery.com.au Directors: Carol Bett, Emma Bett and Jack Bett. H Mon–Fri 10.00 to 5.30, Sat 10.00 to 4.00. To June 4 Transit by Patrick Grieve, and Once. Postcards from the future by Rosie Hastie. June 10 to July 2 Uncanny by Megan Walch. Also, Platform I: University of Tasmania Bett Gallery Graduate Award – Holly Greaves, Kirsty Riddle, Indy Blackmore and Richard Langley. Contemporary Art Tasmania 27 Tasma Street, North Hobart 7000. T (03)…

Winter is coming, and with it, Dark Mofo. Tasmania’s emblematic mid-winter solstice festival re-emerges from the darkness of COVID-19 in this year’s iteration titled Resurrection, exploring ideas of rebirth, reincarnation, and new life through large-scale public art, food, music, fire, light, noise, and naked swims in Hobart from 8 to 22 June. View the work of over 100 Australian and international artists, including Bill Viola (USA), Doug Aitken (USA), and Hiromi Tango (Tweed Heads, NSW). Attend the Mona Up Late opening of three new major exhibitions: Jeremy Shaw (Canada), Fiona Hall (lutruwita/Tasmania) and AJ King (lutruwita/Tasmania bigambul/wakka wakka), and Robert Andrew (Brisbane Yawuru) at Mona, Museum of Old and New Art. Listen to the sounds of Sigur Ros’ Jónsi, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon, UK space rockers Spiritualized and many more.…

The Picasso Century, developed by the Centre Pompidou and the Musée national Picasso-Paris, charts the artistic career of Pablo Picasso in dialogue with sixty artists, including his contemporaries Guillaume Apollinaire, Georges Braque, Salvador Dalí, Alberto Giacometti, Françoise Gilot, Valentine Hugo, Marie Laurencin, Dora Maar, André Masson, Henri Matisse, Dorothea Tanning and Gertrude Stein. Featuring more than 170 works, including over seventy by Picasso, this Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition reveals how Picasso influenced and was influenced by the artistic community around him – showing at NGV International from 10 June to 9 October. An accompanying NGV-exclusive kids’ exhibition provides insight into some of the groundbreaking artistic innovations of the twentieth century, while hands-on activities, including collage, drawing, and making sculptures, encourage young audiences to experiment with everyday materials and express their…

Tony Smibert Tao Sublime Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park Until 6 November 2022 Tasmania Tony Smibert is a leading Australian watercolourist who has long been inspired by the sublime; a philosophy developed in the eighteenth century to describe the overwhelming sense of nature’s power. Drawing on English watercolourist JMW Turner’s work and eastern painting traditions, Smibert created a series of visually striking and emotive abstract landscape works, many of which are on public display for the first time. The exhibition invites viewers to absorb the philosophy of the sublime through engagement with Smibert’s creations. Stefanie Schulte Vivaldi’s Seasons ANCA Gallery Until 19 June 2022 Australian Capital Territory Vivaldi’s Seasons celebrates an encounter of colour theory and baroque music inspired by Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Stefanie…

A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize Applications are open to emerging Australian artists who have demonstrated talent and achievement in traditional styles for this major $50,000 award. Shortlisted works will be on view at Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Caulfield VIC 3162, from Nov 25 to Dec 18. For more information visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/Bale Applications close Tues Oct 4. See ad page 119. The Agency Still Life Prize Bowral & District Art Society (BDAS) is calling for submissions of up to two works per artist for the 2022 The Agency Still Life Prize, sponsored by The Agency. All works must be for sale. The exhibition will be held at Bowral Art Gallery, from July 16 to 31. Entry forms are available at www.bdasgallery.com/entryforms Entry form and fee are to be received at…

Catherine Asquith Art Advisory T 0492-149-053. E catherine@catherineasquithart.com W www.catherineasquithart.comDirector: Catherine Asquith, B.A., B.Litt. (Hons.) AVAA Certified Practicing Valuer. Specialist advice on buying and selling art, collection development and management, and auction agency and liaison. Curatorial management for commercial and residential property projects. Valuations for insurance, estate planning and division, and Family Law property negotiations. Private View Art Collections T 0412-360-985. E info@privateviewart.com W www.privateviewart.comPrivate and corporate collection development and advice. Offering assistance with sourcing, framing, conserving, and investing in art, with an extensive range of specialist networks. Stella Downer Dealer, Consultant, Valuer T 0402-018-283. E stellart@bigpond.com.au W www.stelladownerfineart.com.au H Tues–Sat 10.00 to 5.00. Approved valuer for the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program. Insurance/market value, authentication, consulting and collection management.…

Federation Square CBD ACMI Federation Square, Melbourne 3000. T (03) 8663-2200. W www.acmi.net.auGeneral entry, free. H Mon–Fri 12.00 to 5.00, Sat–Sun 10.00 to 5.00. June 16 to Nov 13 Light: Works from Tate’s Collection. To Sept 25 Cinemas Level 2: It Takes Time: Ten Films by Frederick Wiseman. Art at St Francis’ Contemporary Art 326 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000. T (03) 9663-2495. W www.stfrancismelbourne.com/art H Mon–Fri 10.00 to 4.00, Sun 10.00 to 2.00. To June 13 a collection of experimental paintings by Wendy Grace. Koorie Heritage Trust Yarra Building, Federation Square, Melbourne 3000. T (03) 8662-6300. E info@koorieheritagetrust.com W www.koorieheritagetrust.com Free entry. H Daily 10.00 to 5.00. Closed public hols. To June 12 Ronald Edwards Pepper: 2 Worlds. National Gallery of Victoria The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, cnr Russell…

Newcastle Central Coast Gosford Regional Gallery 36 Webb Street, East Gosford 2250. T (02) 4304-7550. E gallery@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au W www.gosfordregionalgallery.com H Daily 9.30 to 4.00. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Visit website for exhibition program. The Lock-Up 90 Hunter Street, Newcastle 2300. T (02) 4925-2265. W www.thelockup.org.au Free entry. H Wed–Sat 10.00 to 4.00, Sun 11.00 to 3.00. Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) 230 High Street, Maitland 2320. T (02) 4934-9859. E artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au W www.mrag.org.au H Tues–Sun 10.00 to 5.00. Closed public hols. To June 5 Of This Place by Alysha Fewster. Also, Dog Days – Sami Bayly, Gilliam Benke, Nicole Bolton, Jen Denzin, Jake Henzler and Jordan Lucky respond to the work of Troy Emery. To Aug 14 Daughter of the Lightning Snake by Nongirrna Marawili, presented in…

Adelaide ACE Open Lion Arts Centre, North Terrace (West End), Kaurna Yarta, Adelaide 5000. T (08) 8211-7505. E admin@aceopen.art W www.aceopen.artFree entry. H Tues–Sat 11.00 to 4.00. South Australia’s leading organisation for contemporary visual art and artists. June 4 to Aug 13 Skin Shade Night Day by Allison Chhorn is the 2022 Porter Street Commission exhibition outcome, which explores the daily routine and rituals practised by the artist’s Cambodian-Australian family. Adelaide Central Gallery 7 Mulberry Road, Glenside 5065. T (08) 8299-7300. E info@acsa.sa.edu.au W www.acsa.sa.edu.au H Mon–Tues 9.00 to 5.00, Wed 9.00 to 6.45, Thurs–Fri 9.00 to 5.00, or by appt. Art Gallery of South Australia Kaurna Country. North Terrace, Adelaide 5000. T (08) 8207-7000. W agsa.sa.gov.au Free entry. H See our website for latest information. To June 5, 2022 Adelaide Biennial of…

Darwin Charles Darwin University Art Gallery Ground floor, Building Orange 12.1.02, Casuarina Campus, Darwin 0909. T (08) 8946-6621. E artgallery@cdu.edu.au W cdu.edu.au/artgallery H Wed–Fri 10.00 to 4.00, Sat 10.00 to 2.00. To July 9 long water: fibre stories. Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) 19 Conacher Street, The Gardens, Darwin 0820. T (08) 8999-8264. E info@magnt.net.au W www.magnt.net.au Free entry. H Daily 10.00 to 4.00. Visit the website for visitor information. From June 12 Gumurr’manydji Manapanmirr Djäma (Creating successful enterprise through business) – a photographic exhibition from the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA) celebrating 50 years of Yolŋu economic independence, enterprise, self-determination, culture and ingenuity. Northern Centre for Contemporary Art (NCCA) Vimy Lane, Parap 0820. T (08) 8981-5368. W nccart.com.au H Wed–Fri 10.00 to 4.00, Sat 10.00 to 2.00, or…

Brisbane artisan 45 King Street, Bowen Hills 4006. T (07) 3215-0800. E info@artisan.org.au W www.artisan.org.au H Tues–Fri 10.00 to 5.00, Sat 10.00 to 4.00. artisan is Queensland’s home of craft and design. Gallery, store and workshop space supporting and promoting contemporary craft and design practice for both makers and their audiences. The Ferryman’s Hut Metro Arts 29 Macquarie Street, Teneriffe 4005. T 0417-085-699. E dennismccart@internode.on.net W www.dennismccart.comMay 29 to June 5, 11am–5pm (opening Sat June 4, 4–7pm) Ephemerality – rivers edge lands by Dennis McCart. This exhibition presents the artist’s ongoing investigations (past and present), interpreting landscapes edging the Brisbane river and their transitory nature. FireWorks Gallery 9/31 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills 4006. T (07) 3216-1250. E art@fireworksgallery.com.au W www.fireworksgallery.com.au H Tues–Fri 10.00 to 6.00, Sat 10.00 to 5.00. To June 11 Ian Waldron: The…