Beyond the frame An introduction to contemporary art
In this four-part lecture series, curator and artist Craig Judd will introduce you to the incredible energy of contemporary art, its history, key concepts and artists.
From painting, sculpture and photographic practices to performance and installation art, discover how artists make work that both reflects and questions shared ideas in diverse and sometimes challenging ways.
Beyond the frame An introduction to contemporary art
Saturdays 16 September – 7 October 2023
11am–12pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales
South Building
Lower level 1, Centenary Auditorium
Per lecture
$40 non–member
$30 member
$15 student
Series subscription
$150 non-member
$110 member
$55 student
Bookings and enquiries: 02 9225 1878
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The frameworks of contemporary art
Beginning in the 1960s and 70s, learn about some of the people and places in the art world, not just artists but also galleries and museums, collectors and collections, art fairs and biennales.
Saturday 16 September 2023 11am–12pm
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Pushing the boundaries
Explore the ways ‘traditional’ makers of art sit in tandem with work and ideas that are at first glance radical and dangerous. This lecture will look at the works of artists Destiny Deacon, Richard Long and Patricia Piccinini.
Saturday 23 September 2023 11am–12pm
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The ocean of images
Dive into photography, film, video and the virtual, and be inspired by artworks that make use of the sheer weight and accumulation of visual detail that now exists. See how artists Shaun Gladwell, Rosemary Laing and Angelica Mesiti play with ideas of tradition, truth and documentation.
Saturday 30 September 2023 11am–12pm
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Earth and transcendence
Artists have often drawn our attention to the power and fragility of nature. Examine how artists Karla Dickens, Simryn Gill and Jonathon Jones reveal, interrogate and offer possible solutions to the systems that place the natural world increasingly at risk.
Saturday 7 October 2023 11am–12pm