Friday 18 May 2012
EXHIBITIONS
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2012
until 3 Jun 2012
Australia’s most extraordinary art event, the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.
Australian Symbolism
the art of dreams
until 29 Jul 2012
The first major exhibition to explore the influence of the Symbolist movement on Australian art at the turn of the 19th century.
Mother India
video plays by Nalini Malani
until 20 May 2012
The focus of this display is a 15-metre long video projection, featuring an emotive and politically charged sequence of images addressing gender violence in India.
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10am
Gallery opens
Open every day, except Christmas & Good FridayTimes vary. See Opening hours
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10.30am
Course
For God’s Sake ll: living myths
Aztec bloodUnknown to the rest of the world, a great civilisation arose independently in the plains and jungles of ancient Mesoamerica, flourishing for over three millennia. The Olmec, Maya and Aztec worshiped the earth through blood sacrifice, while taking care to watch the heavens. The myth of sacred blood – Santa Sangria – is not unique to the ancient Americas, but it was here, among towering pyramids and constellations of gods, that it took its most powerful and at times terrifying form, so strong that it survived even the Spanish conquest.
Duration 2 hours
Domain Theatre
Charges apply -
11am
Tour
Aboriginal art guided tour
A guided introduction to the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander collectionDuration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
Tour
Collection highlights tour
An introduction to selected highlights from the Gallery's collectionDuration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
Tour
Japanese language guided tour
日本語による美術鑑賞ツアーA guided introduction to the collection, in Japanese
Duration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
Tour
Korean language guided tour of contemporary art
무료 한국어 가이드A guided introduction to the new contemporary galleries, in Korean
In association with New contemporary galleries.
Duration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
12pm
Tour
Archibald Prize 2012 tour
Including the Wynne & Sulman PrizesIn association with Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2012.
Duration 1 hour
Major exhibition gallery
Free with exhibition entry -
Tour
Asian art guided tour
A guided introduction to art from China, Korea, Japan, the Himalayas, India and Southeast AsiaDuration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
Tour
Contemporary art guided tour
A guided introduction to highlights from the contemporary collectionIn association with New contemporary galleries.
Duration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
1pm
Tour
Archibald Prize 2012 tour
Including the Wynne & Sulman PrizesIn association with Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2012.
Duration 1 hour
Major exhibition gallery
Free with exhibition entry -
Tour
Australian Symbolism guided tour
An introduction to the exhibitionIn association with Australian Symbolism.
Duration 1 hour
Temporary exhibitions gallery
Free -
Workshop
Absolute beginners art class 2012
Acrylic paintAfter last month’s colour class you will be ready to construct your own painting, working from still life. We make thumbnail sketches while looking at composition and learning to see tonal relationships. You will learn about using different painting mediums and then create your own version of a still-life study in acrylic paint.
Duration 3 hours
Art Gallery Society (members lounge)
Charges apply -
2pm
Tour
Australian collection guided tour
An introduction to selected highlights from the Australian collectionDuration 1 hour
Information desk
Free -
3pm
Tour
Archibald Prize 2012 tour
Including the Wynne & Sulman PrizesIn association with Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2012.
Duration 1 hour
Major exhibition gallery
Free with exhibition entry -
5pm
Gallery closes
Normal hours: 10am–5pm, Wednesdays till 9pmSee Opening hours
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