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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
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
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:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED: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:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
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:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
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/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251017T075612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T003820Z
UID:10000546-1776281400-1776285000@www.artsnational.au
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:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251209T111756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T032357Z
UID:10000577-1776276000-1776279600@www.artsnational.au
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251209T100843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215829Z
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SUMMARY:M C Escher: Master of Illusion
DESCRIPTION:The work of Mauritis Cornellis Escher has long fascinated the viewer due to its optical illusions. We will see that his work was increasingly inspired by mathematics. Ann Harbers is an independent art historian and lecturer focusing on European and Australian artists. Her current research delves into 17th century Dutch art\, and European Art and Decorative Arts. She has published works on collecting\, art and science\, and lectured widely in Australia\, Europe and the USA. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/mc-escher/
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251208T025952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T004156Z
UID:10000520-1776276000-1776279600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Artists In The South Seas
DESCRIPTION:Unrecognised during his lifetime\, Paul Gauguin developed his unique style in French Polynesia. Henri Matisse’s Tahitian sojourn\, provided the source for his Oceania series. Many early explorer ships such as Captain Cook’s ‘Endeavour’ carried artists who gave the world unique scenes of their contact with indigenous peoples. \nDates and Location \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/artists-in-the-south-seas/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260415T113000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251210T024846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T215740Z
UID:10000595-1776249000-1776252600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Travelling The Continent: The Grand Tour in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:The grand tour was undertaken by many young English aristocrats\, focusing on classical education but leading also into different styles of country house decoration and art. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 15 April 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/travelling-the-continent/
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251212T053911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T053911Z
UID:10000713-1776189600-1776193200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Art Crimes and Heists
DESCRIPTION:The lecture will be addressing some of the world’s greatest art crimes and heists in history. Leigh will delve into the murky world of fakes and forgeries\, using his comprehensive\, personal experience as both an auction assistant some of Australia’s most reputable Fine Art auction rooms\, and as a successful secondary market art dealer\, to expose the deceit\, immorality & dark secrets of the art industry; from the Crown to the underground\, in Australia & abroad! \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 14 April 2026 Launceston (TAS) \nMonday 1 June 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/art-crimes-and-heists/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260414T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251210T030218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T031039Z
UID:10000600-1776189600-1776193200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:What Happened To Shakespere's Plays When Women Took The Stage
DESCRIPTION:When Charles II returned from exile in 1660\, he reopened London’s theatres after 18 years of Puritan bans. For the first time\, women could act on stage\, and Shakespeare’s plays were reshaped with French spectacle and style. Some changes were bizarre\, others brilliant\, but all transformed how audiences saw his work. This lecture\, with vivid images\, explores how those bold 17th-century experiments influenced Shakespearean drama for centuries. \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 14 April 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/women-and-shakespere/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251210T021513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T034449Z
UID:10000588-1776105000-1776108600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Sydney In Lockdown
DESCRIPTION:Art history is replete with portraits of the good and the great\, vistas of great landscapes and stories of great heroism\, sometimes true\, sometimes imagined. In our own time the story of Australia’s most populous City without people over a two-year period is told by photographer John Swainston in a series of images that start in the country town of Bowral and explore the great buildings of Sydney without people. As the story progresses\, we learn of those who worked through\, some who survived in business\, some who did not. The visual record of the greatest pandemic of the modern age\, as well as the return to more normal life\, as seen through the eyes of a single photographer\, stands unique across the country. There are less than a handful of remaining images from Australia’s previous pandemic of 1918-1920. Here is an extensive series of defining architectural images and striking portraits in our own time\, reinforcing the importance of documentary record in an age of otherwise mass voyeurism without considered reflection. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 13 April 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/sydney-in-lockdown/
CATEGORIES:NSW,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260413T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260413T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251017T075612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T003820Z
UID:10000545-1776105000-1776108600@www.artsnational.au
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/2026-04-13/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MILLER-Degenerates-Leger-R2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251209T111756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T032357Z
UID:10000576-1776002400-1776006000@www.artsnational.au
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/2026-04-12/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260411T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251017T075612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T003820Z
UID:10000544-1775899800-1775903400@www.artsnational.au
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/2026-04-11/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251208T025156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T015641Z
UID:10000519-1775827800-1775833200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Art Nouveau: Ahead of the Curve
DESCRIPTION:Popular in Europe and the United States from 1890 – 1910\, Art Nouveau was a decorative style that influenced architecture\, fine art\, illustration\, advertising\, jewellery\, glass and furniture design. It was a new style for the coming century\, rejecting the dated\, historic references of the past – a “new art”. Join Claudia Chan Shaw for an absorbing look at this most elegant of design movements\, celebrating the work of Alphonse Mucha\, Louis Comfort Tiff any\, René Lalique\, Victor Horta\, Hector Guimard and more. A lecture full of beauty! \nDates and Locations \nFriday 10 April Blue Mountains (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/artnouveau-ahead-of-the-curve/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251212T054418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T054418Z
UID:10000715-1775671200-1775674800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Carrick Fox Dilemma
DESCRIPTION:The Carrick Fox Dilemma\, revolves around the naming conventions and legacy of Ethel Carrick Fox\, a pioneering artist whose works have been celebrated in various exhibitions. Capel’s work has sparked discussions and debates about how artists should be recognized posthumously\, particularly in the context of female artists and their contributions to the art world. The dilemma arises from the different ways in which her works have been catalogued and exhibited\, leading to questions about the most appropriate name to use for her legacy. Capel’s insights and research have been instrumental in shedding light on the complexities surrounding Ethel Carrick Fox’s identity and the challenges faced by artists in the posthumous recognition of their work. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 8 April 2026 Orange (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-carrick-fox-dilemma/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251020T002431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T003429Z
UID:10000189-1775001600-1775087999@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:On The Wild Side: Filming Creatures Great and Small
DESCRIPTION:Pieter will share his techniques for capturing extraordinary images for Sir David Attenborough and National Geographic from playful macaque monkeys to majestic cassowaries in Australia. From playful Macaque monkeys in China to majestic Cassowaries in Northern Australia\, the lecture will be illustrated with segments from Pieter’s nature documentaries. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 1 April 2026 Chatswood (NSW) \nSaturday 13 June 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \nThursday 18 June 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \nSaturday 20 June 2026 Rockhampton \nSunday 21 June 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 24 June 2026 Toowoomba (QLD) \nFriday 26 June​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \n​Sunday 28 June 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nThursday 5 November 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nFriday 6 November 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nWednesday 11 November 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nWednesday​ 18 November 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 19 November 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/on-the-wild-side-filming-creatures-great-and-small/2026-04-01/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260330T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260330T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251212T005115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T052721Z
UID:10000705-1774893600-1774897200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Flappers\, Speedos And The New Look – Fashion In Australia in the 20s\, 30s and 40s 
DESCRIPTION:In the 1920s there wasn’t an Australian style in women’s dress. David Jones in 1921 advertised its “modestly priced reproductions and adaptations of Paris fashions.” Almost overnight\, the arrival of an economic depression brought a serious tone to society. Women’s hemlines dropped\, and the carefree age of the flapper was over. By the time Australia entered the Second World War\, the traditional role of women shifted with many joining the Australian Land Army. Rationing was brought in and women were taught to make ‘New Clothes from Old’ and ‘Make Do and Mend’. By 1947 Christian Dior’s New Look had restored femininity to both the fashion industry and women worldwide. While all the fuss was being made about the Parisian fashions\, two local designers were quietly paving the way for an Australian look and the beginnings of the Australian fashion industry. Enter Beril Jents and Hall Ludlow. Join Claudia Chan Shaw to discover the story of fashion in Australia from the twenties through to the forties. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 30 March 2026 Mudgee (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/flappers-speedos-and-the-new-look-fashion-in-australia-in-the-20s-30s-and-40s/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T143000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251210T025310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214431Z
UID:10000598-1774531800-1774535400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Undercover: Australia’s Camouflage Artists of World War Two
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture we will discover the secret camouflage artists who helped protect Darwin and Northern Australia when under the threat of invasion. Artistic innovation provided low technology solutions. This is a story of crisscrossing boundaries between art and design\, military science\, biology and nature. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 26 March October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/australian-camouflage-artists/2026-03-26/2/
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251210T025310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T214431Z
UID:10000597-1774519200-1774522800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Undercover: Australia’s Camouflage Artists of World War Two
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture we will discover the secret camouflage artists who helped protect Darwin and Northern Australia when under the threat of invasion. Artistic innovation provided low technology solutions. This is a story of crisscrossing boundaries between art and design\, military science\, biology and nature. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 26 March October 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/australian-camouflage-artists/2026-03-26/1/
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260324T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251217T085500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T085551Z
UID:10000734-1774377000-1774380600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Art Deco Style
DESCRIPTION:Art Deco burst onto the world stage at the 1925 Paris Exposition\, emerging from the shadows of the First World War with a bold new vision. One of the most influential design movements of the 20th century\, Art Deco quickly became a global phenomenon—defined by streamlined forms\, geometric elegance\, and the spirit of the Machine Age. To mark the centenary of this iconic style\, join Claudia Chan Shaw for a captivating talk exploring the many facets of Art Deco—its architectural splendour\, decorative arts\, fashion\, and industrial design; from opulent craftsmanship to sleek\, mass-produced objects and its lasting legacy. \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 24 March 2026 Scone (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/art-deco-style/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260324T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251211T054730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T054730Z
UID:10000652-1774371600-1774375200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Underground Cathedrals: The World-Class Art\, Architecture and Design of the London Underground
DESCRIPTION:The world’s first underground railway has a unique heritage of architecture\, ingenious design\, powerful advertising posters and unique calligraphy. This talk plots the early development of the Underground\, examines the legacy of Frank Pick and Charles Holden\, looks at some of the iconic posters\, and celebrates the award-winning architecture of the modern Tube in the Jubilee Line extension and the brilliant Elizabeth Line stations\, designed by some of the world’s top architects. \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Scone (NSW) \nTuesday 24 March 2026 Bowral (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/underground-cathedrals-the-world-class-art-architecture-and-design-of-the-london-underground/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251029T030924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T082522Z
UID:10000615-1774288800-1774292400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Brilliance of Brunel: The Man who Built the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:British people and visitors to the UK still find themselves amongst the infrastructure created by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the 19th century. He changed the face of the British landscape with his ground-breaking projects including railways\, bridges\, tunnels\, ships\, and grand buildings such as the magnificent Paddington Station. He merged art with engineering and science and was a pioneer and a revolutionary. And he was brilliant. We’ll look at the man\, his background\, his work\, and his legacy. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Orange (NSW) \nThursday 12 March 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Newcastle (NSW) \nTuesday 17 March 2026 Hunter (NSW) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-brilliance-of-brunel-the-man-who-built-the-modern-world/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251119T053841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T073724Z
UID:10000326-1774276200-1774279800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Japonisme: How the East Influenced the Art of the West in the Late 19th Century
DESCRIPTION:After Japan opened its doors to Europeans and Americans in 1854 the Japanese also visited the west at the international exhibitions in London\, Paris and Philadelphia to show their work. This gave European artists the opportunity to explore the work of Japanese masters of paintings and woodcuts. This lecture shows how western artists from Van Gogh to Walter Crane were influenced by the works they saw from Japan and how they developed their own work as a response. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 21 March 2026 Perth (WA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/japonisme/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260503T223937
CREATED:20251119T065631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T063640Z
UID:10000305-1774269000-1774272600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Imperial Purple to Marie Antoninette's Fleas: The Colourful History of Textiles
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture\, Susan explores the fascinating story of how dyes were discovered\, made\, and used from the earliest times to the end of the 18th century. Susan will look at the social importance of certain colours including red\, blue\, and purple. The use of colour in textiles is a story that travels from Europe to India and the Americas; a tale of exploration\, invention\, war\, the church\, money\, power and sex! \nDates and Locations \nSunday 1 March 2026 Cairns (QLD) \nWednesday 4 March 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nTuesday 10 March 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 16 March 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nMonday 23 March 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/imperial-purple-to-marie-antoninettes-fleas-the-colourful-history-of-textiles/2026-03-23/
CATEGORIES:ACT,QLD,SA,VIC,WA
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