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SUMMARY:Paddington: The Arts Hub
DESCRIPTION:Paddington is possibly Australia’s most loved suburb. It is renowned as an almost intact nineteenth-century precinct. Once shabby and down at heel\, by the 1960s it was Sydney’s ‘arts hubs’. How and why did this happen? What makes Paddington so loved by our creatives? How did the galleries start up? By the 1970s the suburb was brimming with artists\, writers\, musicians\, designers\, journos and film-makers. We walk by Margaret Olley’s object-strewn studio. We see Paddington inspired textiles and wallpapers. We pass entertainer Jeanne Little and decorator husband Barrie in Paddington St. We look through the window at the antique shops\, florists and interior designers of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Lunch at Lucio’s is included (but only via imagery). \nDates and Locations \nSunday 12 April 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Toowoomba (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/paddington-arts-hub/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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SUMMARY:Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition on Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:In 1939 an exhibition of art came to Australia which became legendary. The 1939 Herald Exhibition of French and British Contemporary Art has been called the single most enlivening event in Australia’s modern cultural development. Opening when Australia was undergoing profound change\, not only in art but also socially\, this exhibition became the focus for the opposing forces of cultural conservatism and innovation which marked the time. This lecture will examine the many and competing claims made for this exhibition. It will examine how the show was organised and selected\, where and how it was displayed in Australia and what reception it received. Finally\, it will attempt to evaluate its impact upon Australian art and society\, at a time when conservatives were accused of perverting progress and progressives were accused of degeneracy. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 11 April 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 16 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nMonday 13th April 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nThursday 23rd April 2026 Sydney (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/degenerates-and-perverts/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T110000
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SUMMARY:Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition on Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:In 1939 an exhibition of art came to Australia which became legendary. The 1939 Herald Exhibition of French and British Contemporary Art has been called the single most enlivening event in Australia’s modern cultural development. Opening when Australia was undergoing profound change\, not only in art but also socially\, this exhibition became the focus for the opposing forces of cultural conservatism and innovation which marked the time. This lecture will examine the many and competing claims made for this exhibition. It will examine how the show was organised and selected\, where and how it was displayed in Australia and what reception it received. Finally\, it will attempt to evaluate its impact upon Australian art and society\, at a time when conservatives were accused of perverting progress and progressives were accused of degeneracy. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 11 April 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 16 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nMonday 13th April 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nThursday 23rd April 2026 Sydney (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/degenerates-and-perverts/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T150000
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CREATED:20251212T002530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T002530Z
UID:10000702-1776348000-1776351600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:On Tour With The Queen: Fiji\, Tonga and New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:Pieter was the cinematographer for this delightful BBC series\, and in this presentation\, he’ll be screening and discussing various segments. The documentary aimed to emulate Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip’s extensive 1953/54 Coronation Tour of the Commonwealth. It blended gorgeous archival films with contemporary footage to create a nostalgic time-capsule of that tour. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 16 April 2026 Molonglo Plains (NSW/ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/on-tour-with-the-queen-fiji-tonga-and-new-zealand/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T113234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T080939Z
UID:10000580-1776362400-1776366000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Picture This! Australian New Wave Films of the 1970
DESCRIPTION:Film production took off in Australia in the 1970s\, a period that came to be known as the Australian New Wave. Meet Australia’s greatest living playwright and discover some of the stars in award-winning movies made during this exciting period of cinematic renaissance. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 16 April 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nMonday 15 June 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/australian-new-wave-films/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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CREATED:20251210T020836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T220247Z
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SUMMARY:Silk Silver Opium
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the dramatic story of China’s trade with the West in Silk Sliver Opium with historian and author Michael Pembroke. From silk\, silver\, and tea to opium\, missionaries\, and war\, this lecture reveals how centuries of commerce\, conflict\, and cultural exchange shaped China’s modern identity. Learn why these historical interactions continue to influence China’s relationship with the West and offer important insights for today’s global politics. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 16 April 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/silver-city-opium/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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CREATED:20251017T083459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220144Z
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SUMMARY:The Space Shuttle: A Butterfly on a Rocket
DESCRIPTION:This presentation traces NASA’s Space Shuttle program from its ambitious start to its final missions. Through Pieter’s 12-week film shoot at Cape Canaveral and\nMission Control in Houston\, this documentary offers exclusive footage from unprecedented access to the Space Shuttle\, Endeavour—a privilege never\nbefore granted. Pieter will share behind-the-scenes stories and delve into the missions and the individuals who made the Space Shuttle program a defining chapter in space exploration. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 13 April 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nFriday 17 April 2026 Molonglo Plains (NSW / ACT) \nMonday 15 June 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nWednesday 17 June 2026 Brisbane (QLD)  \nThursday 18 June 2026 Brisbane (QLD)  \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-space-shuttle-a-butterfly-on-a-rocket/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,QLD
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251212T002858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T002858Z
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SUMMARY:Springtime in Tokyo – Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
DESCRIPTION:Pieter will present select segments from my documentary “4”. This talk features an exquisite performance of “Spring” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons by renowned Japanese violinist Sayaka Shoji. Through Pieter’s cinematography\, he captures the essence of Japan’s Cherry Blossom love story\, offering an immersive and visually stunning musical experience. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 17 April 2026 Molonglo Plains (NSW/ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/springtime-in-tokyo-antonio-vivaldis-the-four-seasons/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T061551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T060841Z
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SUMMARY:Dogs In Art
DESCRIPTION:Steven Miller has published widely on art and his popular ‘Dogs in Australian Art’ is now into its third expanded edition. From colonial works through to contemporary installations\, in this lecture he will show how dogs have truly been ‘the best friend’ to artists\, not only as subjects\, but also as companions and champions. As the artist Norman Lindsay confided to the poet Hugh MacRae\, ‘one can lose most human beings with less disturbance than a dog’. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 18 April Rockhampton (QLD) \nMonday 27 April Coffs Coast (NSW) \nFriday 5 June 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/dogs-in-art/2026-04-18/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T094901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T032311Z
UID:10000566-1776528000-1776531600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:From Carnival To Masquerade: Fashion And Fancy Dress
DESCRIPTION:One of the most popular pastimes in the Victorian and Edwardian period was the costume ball. They continued the 18th century obsession with the masquerade\, at which both costumes and masks were worn. They were popular with all classes\, but for the rich\, they offered the chance to really flaunt wealth without limit. The scandal caused by the opulence of the Bradley-Martin Ball of 1897 led to the host fleeing abroad. This talk will consider their enduring role in art and culture. Dresses\, jewels and even food will be considered. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 18 April 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/carnival-to-masquerade/
CATEGORIES:QLD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/McNeil-alvavanderbilt-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T062937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T032636Z
UID:10000559-1776610800-1776614400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Dressing Sydney: The Jewish Fashion Story
DESCRIPTION:Thousands of Jewish migrants fled Nazism and many arrived in Australia in the 1930s and ‘40s. A large number proceeded to work in the clothing and appearance industries\, also known as the\n‘rag trade’. The focus is Sydney and the subplot is ‘Dressing Sydney: The Jewish Fashion Story’. Learn how a whole working-class district – Surry Hills – was remade between the wars\, then transformed again in the 1980s as our economy was restructured. \nDates and Locations \nSunday 19 April Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/dressing-sydney/
CATEGORIES:QLD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/McNeil-Jewish-Museum-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251212T055129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T055129Z
UID:10000717-1776852000-1776855600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Earth Above: A Deep Time View of Australia's Epic History
DESCRIPTION:The vast age of our planet and the enormous transformations it has undergone can be difficult to grasp. This lecture explores the creative journey behind The Earth Above: A Deep Time View of Australia’s Epic History\, a unique and immersive planetarium show that bridges this gap. We will examine the innovative production model\, a “collective storytelling practice” that moved away from a single director’s vision. We’ll delve into how a collective of Indigenous knowledge holders\, artists and researchers collaborated to bring these ancient stories to the screen. The lecture will examine the creative processes through which Indigenous and Western scientific knowledge were woven together\, creating a tapestry of sound and vision. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 22 April 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-earth-above-a-deep-time-view-of-australias-epic-history/
CATEGORIES:SA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260423T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251017T075612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T003820Z
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SUMMARY:Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition on Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:In 1939 an exhibition of art came to Australia which became legendary. The 1939 Herald Exhibition of French and British Contemporary Art has been called the single most enlivening event in Australia’s modern cultural development. Opening when Australia was undergoing profound change\, not only in art but also socially\, this exhibition became the focus for the opposing forces of cultural conservatism and innovation which marked the time. This lecture will examine the many and competing claims made for this exhibition. It will examine how the show was organised and selected\, where and how it was displayed in Australia and what reception it received. Finally\, it will attempt to evaluate its impact upon Australian art and society\, at a time when conservatives were accused of perverting progress and progressives were accused of degeneracy. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 11 April 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 16 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nMonday 13th April 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nThursday 23rd April 2026 Sydney (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/degenerates-and-perverts/2026-04-23/1/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251017T075612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T003820Z
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SUMMARY:Degenerates and Perverts: The 1939 Herald Exhibition on Modern Art
DESCRIPTION:In 1939 an exhibition of art came to Australia which became legendary. The 1939 Herald Exhibition of French and British Contemporary Art has been called the single most enlivening event in Australia’s modern cultural development. Opening when Australia was undergoing profound change\, not only in art but also socially\, this exhibition became the focus for the opposing forces of cultural conservatism and innovation which marked the time. This lecture will examine the many and competing claims made for this exhibition. It will examine how the show was organised and selected\, where and how it was displayed in Australia and what reception it received. Finally\, it will attempt to evaluate its impact upon Australian art and society\, at a time when conservatives were accused of perverting progress and progressives were accused of degeneracy. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 11 April 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 16 April 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nMonday 13th April 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nThursday 23rd April 2026 Sydney (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/degenerates-and-perverts/2026-04-23/2/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T061551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T060841Z
UID:10000552-1777312800-1777316400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Dogs In Art
DESCRIPTION:Steven Miller has published widely on art and his popular ‘Dogs in Australian Art’ is now into its third expanded edition. From colonial works through to contemporary installations\, in this lecture he will show how dogs have truly been ‘the best friend’ to artists\, not only as subjects\, but also as companions and champions. As the artist Norman Lindsay confided to the poet Hugh MacRae\, ‘one can lose most human beings with less disturbance than a dog’. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 18 April Rockhampton (QLD) \nMonday 27 April Coffs Coast (NSW) \nFriday 5 June 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/dogs-in-art/2026-04-27/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251205T090004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T095329Z
UID:10000510-1777642200-1777647600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:New Visions: Paris And Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870)\, the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards\, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres\, cafes and entertainment venues flourished\, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet\, Renoir and Caillebotte to discover how their radical techniques reflect the attractions and complexities of modern Parisian society. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 1 May 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nMonday 4 May 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nMonday 11 May 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/new-visions-paris-and-impressionism/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260502T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T064425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T062414Z
UID:10000563-1777730400-1777735800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:From Cairo To Venice To Paris: The Journey of Enamelled and Gilded Glass
DESCRIPTION:In the 13th–14th centuries\, Syrian and Egptian glassmakers ymastered works decorated with enamels and gold\, influencing Venetian glass\, which peaked in the 15th–16th centuries. In the 19th century\, renewed interest in this enamelled and gilded glass led to the original Islamic works becoming sought-after collectibles on the French art market. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 2 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/cairo-to-venice-to-paris/
CATEGORIES:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260504T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251205T090004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T095329Z
UID:10000511-1777917600-1777921200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:New Visions: Paris And Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870)\, the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards\, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres\, cafes and entertainment venues flourished\, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet\, Renoir and Caillebotte to discover how their radical techniques reflect the attractions and complexities of modern Parisian society. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 1 May 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nMonday 4 May 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nMonday 11 May 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/new-visions-paris-and-impressionism/2026-05-04/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251122T064844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T051716Z
UID:10000311-1778025600-1778111999@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Arts and Crafts of Kashmir
DESCRIPTION:For many people\, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas\, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts produced in this tiny area\, influenced by Buddhist\, Hindu and Islamic cultures. It explores Buddhist sculptures\, Hindu temples\, great Islamic gardens\, paintings\, calligraphy\, Moghul carpets and Kashmir shawls. Despite its troubled history\, Kashmir has fostered a unique environment of artistic diversity and religious co-existence. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 6 May 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nSunday 10 May 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nWednesday 27 May 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-arts-and-crafts-of-kashmir/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251211T030620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T030746Z
UID:10000628-1778090400-1778095800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Mary Cassatt: Painting In Paris
DESCRIPTION:Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) was the only American to exhibit with the French Impressionists. Encouraged by Degas to exhibit with them\, she remarked\, “I accepted with joy… I hated conventional art.” Cassatt made significant contributions to four of the eight shows. However\, the subjects deemed suitable for a “respectable” woman were limited. We will consider how\, despite this setback\, Cassatt reimagined her subjects in unconventional\, thought-provoking ways. We will investigate her distinctive paintings and prints to see how Cassatt navigated the male-dominated art world\, to produce avant-garde works that offer a singular\, insightful perspective on 19th-century French society. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 6 May 2026 Orange (NSW)
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/mary-cassatt-painting-in-paris/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251017T082056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T070945Z
UID:10000184-1778112000-1778198399@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Constantin Brancusi and 20th Century Scuplture
DESCRIPTION:Brancusi was the son of a peasant from a mountainous province of Romania\, yet he became an internationally famous artist and is now seen as one of\, if not the\, most important sculptors of the 20th century. How did this happen and what is so special about his work? Brancusi combined the Romanian wood working tradition with a Belles Arts fine art training. He also had an intuitive understanding of the significance of engineered products. A great friend of the inventor of Conceptual art\, Marcel Duchamp\, Brancusi is an enigmatic contradiction\, and this will be explored in this lecture\, along with his relevance to 20th century sculpture. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 7 May 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 11 May 2026 Hobart (TAS) \nWednesday 20 May 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nSaturday 23 May 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/constantin-brancusi-and-20th-century-scuplture/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251211T042335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T042335Z
UID:10000630-1778178600-1778182200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Artist And His Model: Whistler And Joana Hiffernan
DESCRIPTION:Whistler’s painting\, Symphony in White\, No. 1: The White Girl (1862) is both monumental and modern. Though its scale recalls grand portraits\, Whistler’s innovative technique and overall treatment of the subject resist straightforward interpretation. In this presentation we will examine Joanna Hiffernan’s role in his art and life. Was she simply his model and lover? Or could she have been an essential collaborator who influenced Whistler’s artistic vision\, assisting him in his development of a new pictorial language? This talk draws on themes in the Royal Academy’s exhibition in 2022\, Whistler’s Woman in White: Joanna Hiffernan (26 February-22 May 2022). \nDates and Locations \nThursday 7 May 2026 Shoalhaven (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-artist-and-his-model-whistler-and-joana-hiffernan/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251218T014837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T014955Z
UID:10000739-1778261400-1778265000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Damien Hirst and Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:In his home country\, Damien Hirst is often seen as a practical joker\, pulling the wool over the eyes of the public\, and not making proper art at all.  This lecture aims to dispel this view and show that he is a deeply serious artist making work that is significant and influential. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 8 May 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nTuesday 12 May 2026 Launceston (TAS) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/damien-hirst-contemporary-art/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS,VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251122T064844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T051716Z
UID:10000312-1778421600-1778425200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Arts and Crafts of Kashmir
DESCRIPTION:For many people\, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas\, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts produced in this tiny area\, influenced by Buddhist\, Hindu and Islamic cultures. It explores Buddhist sculptures\, Hindu temples\, great Islamic gardens\, paintings\, calligraphy\, Moghul carpets and Kashmir shawls. Despite its troubled history\, Kashmir has fostered a unique environment of artistic diversity and religious co-existence. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 6 May 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nSunday 10 May 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nWednesday 27 May 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-arts-and-crafts-of-kashmir/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251209T111213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T221619Z
UID:10000574-1778508000-1778511600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Now And Then: My Journey\, My Culture\, My Art
DESCRIPTION:As part of the stolen generation\, Sandra Hill and her siblings\, were taken from their mother while her father undertook compulsory army training in the Eastern States. Living in an orphanage\, Sandra found a voice through her artwork. During her long journey through life\, art has been the only constant. In this lecture\, Sandra will talk about her stories and her art. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 11 May 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/now-and-then/
CATEGORIES:WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251017T082056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T070945Z
UID:10000281-1778522400-1778526000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Constantin Brancusi and 20th Century Scuplture
DESCRIPTION:Brancusi was the son of a peasant from a mountainous province of Romania\, yet he became an internationally famous artist and is now seen as one of\, if not the\, most important sculptors of the 20th century. How did this happen and what is so special about his work? Brancusi combined the Romanian wood working tradition with a Belles Arts fine art training. He also had an intuitive understanding of the significance of engineered products. A great friend of the inventor of Conceptual art\, Marcel Duchamp\, Brancusi is an enigmatic contradiction\, and this will be explored in this lecture\, along with his relevance to 20th century sculpture. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 7 May 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 11 May 2026 Hobart (TAS) \nWednesday 20 May 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nSaturday 23 May 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/constantin-brancusi-and-20th-century-scuplture/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260511T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251205T090004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T095329Z
UID:10000512-1778524200-1778529600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:New Visions: Paris And Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:During Napoleon III’s reign (1852-1870)\, the Paris landscape was transformed by the construction of wide boulevards\, elegant buildings and parks. Theatres\, cafes and entertainment venues flourished\, offering spaces for sociability and artistic exchange and inspiring impressionist artists keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern capital. This lecture will examine works by Manet\, Renoir and Caillebotte to discover how their radical techniques reflect the attractions and complexities of modern Parisian society. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 1 May 2026 Blue Mountains (NSW) \nMonday 4 May 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nMonday 11 May 2026 Narrabri (NSW) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/new-visions-paris-and-impressionism/2026-05-11/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T184500
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251218T014837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T014955Z
UID:10000740-1778607900-1778611500@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Damien Hirst and Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:In his home country\, Damien Hirst is often seen as a practical joker\, pulling the wool over the eyes of the public\, and not making proper art at all.  This lecture aims to dispel this view and show that he is a deeply serious artist making work that is significant and influential. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 8 May 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nTuesday 12 May 2026 Launceston (TAS) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/damien-hirst-contemporary-art/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251211T055344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T055344Z
UID:10000653-1778610600-1778614200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Barbizon Painters: Pioneers Of The Forest And Modern Painting
DESCRIPTION:In the early 19th century\, the Forest of Fontainebleau\, situated 35 miles from Paris\, became a key inspiration for modern landscape painting. Artists and tourists flocked there to escape the city. For painters\, the Forest’s diverse terrain – woodlands\, rocks\, oaks\, marshes\, and glades – offered endless opportunities to explore light\, colour\, and composition. Painting en plein air (out of doors) transformed artistic practice\, fostering new realism and atmospheric effects. Looking at work by painters including Théodore Rousseau and Jean-François Millet – members of the so-called Barbizon School – we will discover how they innovated and laid the groundwork for French Impressionism. Designs of Sonia Delaunay\, to the poster girls of Shanghai and the luxury of Cartier. \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 12 May 2026 Scone (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/barbizon-painters-pioneers-of-the-forest-and-modern-painting/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260502T000210
CREATED:20251122T064844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T051716Z
UID:10000313-1778668200-1778671800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Arts and Crafts of Kashmir
DESCRIPTION:For many people\, Kashmir conjures up a beautiful valley surrounded by the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas\, for others it is a land of conflict. But what is less well known is that it has been of historic artistic importance for nearly 2000 years. This lecture introduces the astonishing diversity of arts and crafts produced in this tiny area\, influenced by Buddhist\, Hindu and Islamic cultures. It explores Buddhist sculptures\, Hindu temples\, great Islamic gardens\, paintings\, calligraphy\, Moghul carpets and Kashmir shawls. Despite its troubled history\, Kashmir has fostered a unique environment of artistic diversity and religious co-existence. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 6 May 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nSunday 10 May 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nWednesday 27 May 2026 Adelaide (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-arts-and-crafts-of-kashmir/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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