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SUMMARY:A Jewel In The Crown: India’s beautiful\, historic and ever-changing jewels
DESCRIPTION:From the infamous Koh-i-Noor Diamond to the ‘Tutti Frutti’ style created by the house of Cartier\, this lecture reveals some of the world’s most magnificent jewels\, featuring historical Indian gems. Originally owned by maharajas and maharanis\, these treasures were recreated to adorn European royalty\, aristocrats and socialites. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 3 June Ku-ring-gai (NSW) 2pm and 6pm \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/jewel-in-the-crown/2026-06-03/2/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251208T012507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T010024Z
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SUMMARY:A Jewel In The Crown: India’s beautiful\, historic and ever-changing jewels
DESCRIPTION:From the infamous Koh-i-Noor Diamond to the ‘Tutti Frutti’ style created by the house of Cartier\, this lecture reveals some of the world’s most magnificent jewels\, featuring historical Indian gems. Originally owned by maharajas and maharanis\, these treasures were recreated to adorn European royalty\, aristocrats and socialites. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 3 June Ku-ring-gai (NSW) 2pm and 6pm \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/jewel-in-the-crown/2026-06-03/1/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T054400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T073217Z
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SUMMARY:Tibet: The Roof of the World
DESCRIPTION:A general introduction to the history\, art and culture of this extraordinary land\, lying deep in the heart of Central Asia surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world. Despite its geographical inaccessibility\, it developed a rich and vibrant Buddhist culture and artistic tradition. This lecture gives a brief overview of Tibetan history from the time of the great Tibetan Empire (6th – 9th century) up to the present day; explores the fascinating art and culture inspired by Buddhism\, introduced from India in the 7th century\, and gives an insight into the current political situation. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nTuesday 2 June 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/tibet-the-roof-of-the-world/2026-06-02/
CATEGORIES:WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251212T053911Z
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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/2026-06-01/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T054813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T075606Z
UID:10000249-1780153200-1780156800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Bhutan: The Kingdom of the Thunder God
DESCRIPTION:A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan\, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history\, art and culture of this extraordinary country\, which for centuries has preserved its traditional Buddhist values. Over the last few decades there have been many changes; such as the introduction of roads\, television and tourism. Will Bhutan be able to maintain the fine balance between tradition and modernity without diminishing its unique culture? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 14 May 2026 Melbourne (VIC) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/bhutan-the-kingdom-of-the-thunder-god/2026-05-30/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC,WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T143000
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CREATED:20251119T054400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T073217Z
UID:10000248-1780146000-1780151400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Tibet: The Roof of the World
DESCRIPTION:A general introduction to the history\, art and culture of this extraordinary land\, lying deep in the heart of Central Asia surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world. Despite its geographical inaccessibility\, it developed a rich and vibrant Buddhist culture and artistic tradition. This lecture gives a brief overview of Tibetan history from the time of the great Tibetan Empire (6th – 9th century) up to the present day; explores the fascinating art and culture inspired by Buddhism\, introduced from India in the 7th century\, and gives an insight into the current political situation. \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nTuesday 2 June 2026 Margaret River (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/tibet-the-roof-of-the-world/2026-05-30/
CATEGORIES:WA
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260530T110000
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CREATED:20251205T080916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T080916Z
UID:10000505-1780135200-1780138800@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Shopping As An Art Form
DESCRIPTION:Art is seen as sacred\, whilst shopping is frivolous. Yet the two have been intertwined throughout history. When painting changed from the fresco on walls to oil on wood it became portable and a readily traded commodity. More recently there has been a great shift in retail brought on by internet sales. A shop now has to be a destination offering an experience not just a product. It is closer to a gallery with products displayed like art objects. Indeed\, historical items might be exhibited in glass cases like in a museum demonstrating the longevity of the brand. Think of Niketown or the Apple stores. Artists have been commenting on this such as Claus Oldenburg’s The Store\, Fischli & Weiss’ Prada Marfa and Tracey Emin & Sarah Lucas’ The Shop. Culture is now commerce\, so is shopping now an art form? \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Rockhampton (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/shopping-as-an-art-form/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251122T064844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T051716Z
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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/2026-05-27/2/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251030T062313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T062313Z
UID:10000236-1779904800-1779908400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Sculpture and Science Fiction
DESCRIPTION:This lecture traces the relationship between the histories of sculpture and science fiction in the 20th century. Starting with Jacob Epstein’s Rock Drill of 1913 the lecture will show how the search by many artists for a simplified expression of human experience created imagery that fed into the depiction of robots and aliens in Science Fiction films. This became a cross-cultural fertilisation when artists started incorporating Sci-Fi imagery into their own work particularly with the advent of Pop Art. The lecture explains how Modernist sculpture created an arena of the unknown that worked perfectly as an experimental lab for symbols and forms ready to be appropriated by film makers who boldly went where no man or woman had gone before. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 27 May 2026 Toowoomba (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/sculpture-and-science-fiction/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251122T064844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T051716Z
UID:10000387-1779876000-1779879600@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/2026-05-27/1/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260525T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251205T090004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T095329Z
UID:10000514-1779732000-1779735600@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/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T070132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T041131Z
UID:10000374-1779705000-1779708600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Journey Across The Himalayas
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world\, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion\, spanning 2\,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh\, Zanskar\, Spiti\, Lahoul\, Nepal\, Mustang\, Sikkim\, Bhutan and their spiritual heartland of Tibet. \nMany of these countries lay on the ancient trade routes connecting India with Central Asia\, and although isolated became important centres of Buddhist art and culture\, housing vast repositories of sacred in art in their monasteries and temples \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/journey-across-the-himalayas/2026-05-25/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251204T042550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T042753Z
UID:10000470-1779634800-1779638400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:August Rodin and 19th Century Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Rodin is one of the heroic figures of 19th century art history and was internationally celebrated during his lifetime. But after his death his reputation slipped and there were questions about his use of the female image. Now that is very much being reassessed and he is seen as having in one career taken sculpture on a revolutionary path equivalent to what the Realists\, Impressionists and Post Impressionists did with many careers. This lecture surveys his work showing why he is one of the greatest sculptors ever\, looking at his work in relationship to 19th century sculpture as well assessing his continuing relevance. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 15 May​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \nSaturday 16 May 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \n​Sunday 24 May 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/august-rodin-and-19th-century-sculpture-2/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251211T050027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050027Z
UID:10000640-1779618600-1779622200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:How To Look Slowly: Post-Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:Can we ever really ‘know’ a painting fully? What might we gain if we look again – but slowly – at a familiar picture? Looking with a curious eye we discover how familiar paintings by Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh that we know well from reproductions were both extraordinary and pioneering. They made extraordinary contributions to the development of modern art\, each through their own distinctive and experimental approaches to picture making. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday​ 13 May 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Paddington (NSW) \nSunday 24 May 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/how-to-look-slowly-post-impressionism/2026-05-24/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251017T082056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T070945Z
UID:10000492-1779552000-1779555600@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/2026-05-23/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251211T050520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050520Z
UID:10000641-1779442200-1779453000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Women and Impressionism In France - Special Event
DESCRIPTION:Joanne Rhymer\, MA (UCL) is an art historian specialising in 19th-century and early 20th century French art. Her interests include the visual skills involved in sustained looking at paintings.She has worked at the National Gallery and for London galleries and institutions including Tate\, the Hayward Gallery\, Sotheby’s and the National Portrait Gallery as well as leading group excursions in the UK and abroad. She is a Panel Tutor for the Institute of Continuing Education at the University of\nCambridge and teaches for the Wallace Collection and the V&A as well as a range of private institutions. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 22 May 2026 Paddington (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/women-and-impressionism-in-france-special-event/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T054813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T075606Z
UID:10000334-1779372000-1779375600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Bhutan: The Kingdom of the Thunder God
DESCRIPTION:A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan\, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history\, art and culture of this extraordinary country\, which for centuries has preserved its traditional Buddhist values. Over the last few decades there have been many changes; such as the introduction of roads\, television and tourism. Will Bhutan be able to maintain the fine balance between tradition and modernity without diminishing its unique culture? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 14 May 2026 Melbourne (VIC) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/bhutan-the-kingdom-of-the-thunder-god/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC,WA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251211T050027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050027Z
UID:10000639-1779366600-1779370200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:How To Look Slowly: Post-Impressionism
DESCRIPTION:Can we ever really ‘know’ a painting fully? What might we gain if we look again – but slowly – at a familiar picture? Looking with a curious eye we discover how familiar paintings by Georges Seurat and Vincent van Gogh that we know well from reproductions were both extraordinary and pioneering. They made extraordinary contributions to the development of modern art\, each through their own distinctive and experimental approaches to picture making. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday​ 13 May 2026 Tamworth (NSW) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Paddington (NSW) \nSunday 24 May 2026 Coffs Coast (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/how-to-look-slowly-post-impressionism/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251017T082713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T082713Z
UID:10000186-1779364800-1779368400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Public Art
DESCRIPTION:Public Art is a contentious subject. It is the most visible art form and therefore is an easy target. But how do they come to appear in our public spaces? This lecture\ntracks the development of public art over the last century and looks at various examples to see why are some loved and others loathed. It also explains the process of procurement from the initial commissioning to the production and installation. Drawing from my own experience and using case studies I take the audience through this process and try to show why we are all richer with the presence of art on the streets. \nDates and Locations \n​Thursday 21 May 2026 Brisbane (QLD) \n  \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/public-art/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251017T082056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T070945Z
UID:10000283-1779357600-1779357600@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/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS,VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251017T082056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T070945Z
UID:10000282-1779305400-1779309000@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/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T070603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T070603Z
UID:10000257-1779271200-1779276600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Lecture 1: Buddhism\nThis lecture will cover the transmission of Buddhist art and architecture from its birthplace in India into the Himalayas and provide a general overview of Buddhism. \nLecture 2: The Sacred Art of Tibet\nIn this lecture\, Zara will explore the rich symbolism of Tibetan art and explain how to interpret the common images\, themes and motifs seen therein. \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 20 May 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/buddhism/
CATEGORIES:ACT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251205T090004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T095329Z
UID:10000513-1779213600-1779217200@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/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T070132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T041131Z
UID:10000373-1779213600-1779217200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Journey Across The Himalayas
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world\, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion\, spanning 2\,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh\, Zanskar\, Spiti\, Lahoul\, Nepal\, Mustang\, Sikkim\, Bhutan and their spiritual heartland of Tibet. \nMany of these countries lay on the ancient trade routes connecting India with Central Asia\, and although isolated became important centres of Buddhist art and culture\, housing vast repositories of sacred in art in their monasteries and temples \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/journey-across-the-himalayas/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T070132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T041131Z
UID:10000372-1779127200-1779132600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Journey Across The Himalayas
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will focus on the Buddhist areas of the highest mountain range in the world\, the Himalayas — the once spiritual domain of Tibetan culture and religion\, spanning 2\,000 miles from Ladakh in the west to Bhutan in the east. Zara will explore the kingdoms and principalities of Ladakh\, Zanskar\, Spiti\, Lahoul\, Nepal\, Mustang\, Sikkim\, Bhutan and their spiritual heartland of Tibet. \nMany of these countries lay on the ancient trade routes connecting India with Central Asia\, and although isolated became important centres of Buddhist art and culture\, housing vast repositories of sacred in art in their monasteries and temples \nDates and Locations \nWednesday 13 May 2026 Geelong (VIC) \nMonday 18 May 2026 Murray River (NSW/VIC) \nTuesday 19 May 2026 Canberra (ACT) \nMonday 25 May 2026 Fleurieu (SA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/journey-across-the-himalayas/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251218T014837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T014955Z
UID:10000741-1779127200-1779130800@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/2026-05-18/
CATEGORIES:NSW,TAS,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251204T042550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T042753Z
UID:10000469-1778923800-1778927400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:August Rodin and 19th Century Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Rodin is one of the heroic figures of 19th century art history and was internationally celebrated during his lifetime. But after his death his reputation slipped and there were questions about his use of the female image. Now that is very much being reassessed and he is seen as having in one career taken sculpture on a revolutionary path equivalent to what the Realists\, Impressionists and Post Impressionists did with many careers. This lecture surveys his work showing why he is one of the greatest sculptors ever\, looking at his work in relationship to 19th century sculpture as well assessing his continuing relevance. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 15 May​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \nSaturday 16 May 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \n​Sunday 24 May 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/august-rodin-and-19th-century-sculpture-2/2026-05-16/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251204T042550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T042753Z
UID:10000232-1778841000-1778844600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:August Rodin and 19th Century Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:Rodin is one of the heroic figures of 19th century art history and was internationally celebrated during his lifetime. But after his death his reputation slipped and there were questions about his use of the female image. Now that is very much being reassessed and he is seen as having in one career taken sculpture on a revolutionary path equivalent to what the Realists\, Impressionists and Post Impressionists did with many careers. This lecture surveys his work showing why he is one of the greatest sculptors ever\, looking at his work in relationship to 19th century sculpture as well assessing his continuing relevance. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 15 May​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \nSaturday 16 May 2026 Gold Coast (QLD) \n​Sunday 24 May 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/august-rodin-and-19th-century-sculpture-2/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251119T054813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T075606Z
UID:10000267-1778787000-1778790600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Bhutan: The Kingdom of the Thunder God
DESCRIPTION:A general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan\, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history\, art and culture of this extraordinary country\, which for centuries has preserved its traditional Buddhist values. Over the last few decades there have been many changes; such as the introduction of roads\, television and tourism. Will Bhutan be able to maintain the fine balance between tradition and modernity without diminishing its unique culture? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 14 May 2026 Melbourne (VIC) \nThursday 21 May 2026 Molonglo Plains (ACT\, NSW) \nSaturday 30 May 2026 Perth (WA) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/bhutan-the-kingdom-of-the-thunder-god/2026-05-14/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,VIC,WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T044955
CREATED:20251211T074125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T074125Z
UID:10000662-1778781600-1778785200@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Berthe Morisot: Impressionist Innovator
DESCRIPTION:With her innovative use of colour\, fluid brushwork\, and attention to fleeting moments of daily life\, Berthe Morisot stands as a defining figure of French Impressionism. Her experimental approach challenged academic conventions\, creating a visual language of light\, immediacy\, and atmosphere. Beyond their surface beauty\, her paintings convey deeper meanings. By examining a selection of works\, we will see how\, in negotiating her bourgeois upbringing and position as a woman artist\, she reveals women’s inner emotional and psychological worlds. Our exploration will reveal how her luminous works capture the subtle complexities of life and female experience in 19th-century Paris. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 14 May 2026 Armidale (NSW) \nClick on the location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/berthe-morisot-impressionist-innovator/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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