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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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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:20260501T192617
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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/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260508T183000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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/2026-05-10/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
CREATED:20251017T082056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T070945Z
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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:20260501T192617
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T174500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260512T184500
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
CREATED:20251218T014837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T014955Z
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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:20260501T192617
CREATED:20251211T055344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T055344Z
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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:20260501T192617
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/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
CREATED:20251119T070132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T041131Z
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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/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:ACT,NSW,SA,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
CREATED:20251211T050027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T050027Z
UID:10000638-1778695200-1778698800@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/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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:20260515T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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/Melbourne:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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/Sydney:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T192617
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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