Truth, Compassion, Tolerance
Project Space
Stories of 12 Falun Gong practitioners that have been prohibited and vilified by the Chinese Government. The artists portray basic human dignity that is jeopardised in China. These works come from the silent, imprisoned and those who live by the precept of Falun Gong: Truth, Compassion…
Art Forum: Art & the Bestiary
Art forum
Throughout Semester 2 Art Forum will focus on ‘Art & the Bestiary’, a series of talks by artists whose work engages with animals: be it fantastical, philosophical or observational.Speakers include: Yvette Watt, Kate Rohde, Judith Schaechter, Rona Green, Raquel Ormella, Amanda Stuart and Steven…
Art Forum: Yvette Watt
Art forum
Art & the Bestiary Tasmanian-based artist Yvette Watt has been actively involved in animal advocacy since the mid 1980s. Her artwork is heavily informed by her activism and her interest in the changing nature of human-animal relations. Her research also reflects an interest in the…
Curious Wonder
Project Space
Works by Martine Peters The digital single thread control (TC1) handloom provides the unique opportunity for combining a refined digital design with material flexibility. This modern-day version of the ancient draw loom and 19th century punch-card loom controls each warp thread…
City of design talkfest
Event
A Designing a Capital: Crafting a City event Session 1 (1.00pm - 3.30pm):Innovators and creative thinkers will speak on the role of craft and design in Canberra in building creative capital and ways forward for the 21st Century. Invited speakers will give insights into their developing high-level…
JAPANESE DESIGN TODAY 100
Gallery
To be opened by: Dr Robert Bell AM Senior Curator Deco rative Arts and Design National Gallery of Australia and His Excellency Mr Shigekazu Sato Ambassador of Japan The design of household items acts as a mirror that reflects our lifestyle. This exhibition…