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SUMMARY:'The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly': Unexpected Uses of Portraiture
DESCRIPTION:This lecture considers some of the more unusual uses of portraiture from building an encyclopaedia of the tattoos that recorded Russian prisoners’ crimes to demonstrating the effects of genetics.  These uses are only two examples from a range of artists producing startling portraits for reasons that may be amusing\, profoundly moving and completely unexpected. \nDates and Locations \nFriday 3 July 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-unexpected-uses-of-portraiture/
CATEGORIES:VIC
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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SUMMARY:Persepolis: Art\, Architecture and Ideology of the Persian Empire
DESCRIPTION:The Persian empire exploded into life during the middle of the 6th century BC and was the largest empire in the world for the next two centuries. In around 515\, its third Great King\, Darius I\, commissioned the building of a new city\, Persepolis\, with his palace at its centre. We know a great deal about this palace\, and one of its central features\, the Apadana Staircase\, can be seen in replica in the British Museum. What can this palace and its art tell us about the ideology of this extraordinary\, influential empire? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 30 July 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nFriday 31 July 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nFriday 7 August​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \n​Sunday 16 August 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/persepolis-art-architecture-and-ideology-of-the-persian-empire/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:QLD,VIC
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SUMMARY:Persepolis: Art\, Architecture and Ideology of the Persian Empire
DESCRIPTION:The Persian empire exploded into life during the middle of the 6th century BC and was the largest empire in the world for the next two centuries. In around 515\, its third Great King\, Darius I\, commissioned the building of a new city\, Persepolis\, with his palace at its centre. We know a great deal about this palace\, and one of its central features\, the Apadana Staircase\, can be seen in replica in the British Museum. What can this palace and its art tell us about the ideology of this extraordinary\, influential empire? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 30 July 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nFriday 31 July 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nFriday 7 August​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \n​Sunday 16 August 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/persepolis-art-architecture-and-ideology-of-the-persian-empire/2026-07-31/
CATEGORIES:QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260701T101609
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SUMMARY:Persepolis: Art\, Architecture and Ideology of the Persian Empire
DESCRIPTION:The Persian empire exploded into life during the middle of the 6th century BC and was the largest empire in the world for the next two centuries. In around 515\, its third Great King\, Darius I\, commissioned the building of a new city\, Persepolis\, with his palace at its centre. We know a great deal about this palace\, and one of its central features\, the Apadana Staircase\, can be seen in replica in the British Museum. What can this palace and its art tell us about the ideology of this extraordinary\, influential empire? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 30 July 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nFriday 31 July 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nFriday 7 August​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \n​Sunday 16 August 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/persepolis-art-architecture-and-ideology-of-the-persian-empire/2026-08-07/
CATEGORIES:QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260815T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260815T170000
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SUMMARY:Troy – City in Art and Myth
DESCRIPTION:The Trojan war is the central myth of the Greek tradition\, and the tale has influenced art and literature down the ages. When was the ancient city of Troy first identified by archaeologists and what do we know about it? Was there really a Trojan War fought over a kidnapped Greek queen? How has the city of Troy been depicted in art and literature ever since? Why does the city and its story continue to cast such a spell in every generation\, even so far as inspiring acclaimed theatrical performances by Syrian refugee women in our own times? \nDates and Locations \nSaturday 15 August 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/troy-city-in-art-and-myth/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
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SUMMARY:Persepolis: Art\, Architecture and Ideology of the Persian Empire
DESCRIPTION:The Persian empire exploded into life during the middle of the 6th century BC and was the largest empire in the world for the next two centuries. In around 515\, its third Great King\, Darius I\, commissioned the building of a new city\, Persepolis\, with his palace at its centre. We know a great deal about this palace\, and one of its central features\, the Apadana Staircase\, can be seen in replica in the British Museum. What can this palace and its art tell us about the ideology of this extraordinary\, influential empire? \nDates and Locations \nThursday 30 July 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nFriday 31 July 2026 Mornington Peninsula (VIC) \nFriday 7 August​ 2026 Brisbane River (QLD) \n​Sunday 16 August 2026 Sunshine Coast (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/persepolis-art-architecture-and-ideology-of-the-persian-empire/2026-08-16/
CATEGORIES:QLD,VIC
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SUMMARY:Two Hellenistic Cities: Alexandria and Pergamon
DESCRIPTION:James takes us on a fascinating journey of Greek art and architecture in the Hellenistic age. In this period\, two cities emerged as centres of extraordinary culture and learning. In Egypt\, Alexander the Great conceived a vision of a new city to take his name: Alexandria. Meanwhile\, in north-west Asia Minor\, the Attalid kingdom developed a new capital city\, Pergamon\, as a cultural centre to rival Alexandria. This talk explains how these two cities changed the intellectual and artistic landscape and examines their legacy. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 17 August 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/hellenisitc-cities/
CATEGORIES:QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260903T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101609
CREATED:20251201T083134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T233159Z
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SUMMARY:The Use of Naturalism in the Work of Fabergé
DESCRIPTION:“Fabergé” conjures up images of pre-revolutionary Russia\, opulent Easter eggs and exquisite pieces found in the most important world collections. This presentation analyses the use of naturalism by Fabergé\, focusing on lesser-known experiments in Art Nouveau\, as well as animal representations in hardstone carvings and flower studies. It also highlights the naturalistic imagery incorporated into objects d’art such as desk seals and caviar dishes. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 3 September 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nSaturday 19 September 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-user-of-naturalism-in-the-work-of-faberge/2026-09-03/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260914T235959
DTSTAMP:20260701T101609
CREATED:20251204T073641Z
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SUMMARY:Pompeii & Herculaneum: Reconstructing the Final Day
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, James combines archaeology\, volcanology\, literary evidence and art\, to examine what happened to these two towns when destroyed on the same day in AD 79 by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius. He enables his audience to examine the evidence of Pliny the Younger\, who provided history’s first eye-witness account of a volcanic eruption\, along with evidence subsequently uncovered in the cities themselves. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 10 August 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/pompeii-herculaneum-reconstructing-the-final-day/
CATEGORIES:NSW
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260914T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101609
CREATED:20251201T083134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T233159Z
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SUMMARY:The Use of Naturalism in the Work of Fabergé
DESCRIPTION:“Fabergé” conjures up images of pre-revolutionary Russia\, opulent Easter eggs and exquisite pieces found in the most important world collections. This presentation analyses the use of naturalism by Fabergé\, focusing on lesser-known experiments in Art Nouveau\, as well as animal representations in hardstone carvings and flower studies. It also highlights the naturalistic imagery incorporated into objects d’art such as desk seals and caviar dishes. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 3 September 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nSaturday 19 September 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-user-of-naturalism-in-the-work-of-faberge/2026-09-14/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260919T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101609
CREATED:20251201T083134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T233159Z
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SUMMARY:The Use of Naturalism in the Work of Fabergé
DESCRIPTION:“Fabergé” conjures up images of pre-revolutionary Russia\, opulent Easter eggs and exquisite pieces found in the most important world collections. This presentation analyses the use of naturalism by Fabergé\, focusing on lesser-known experiments in Art Nouveau\, as well as animal representations in hardstone carvings and flower studies. It also highlights the naturalistic imagery incorporated into objects d’art such as desk seals and caviar dishes. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 3 September 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nSaturday 19 September 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-user-of-naturalism-in-the-work-of-faberge/2026-09-19/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101610
CREATED:20251201T083134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T233159Z
UID:10000744-1790013600-1790019000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:The Use of Naturalism in the Work of Fabergé
DESCRIPTION:“Fabergé” conjures up images of pre-revolutionary Russia\, opulent Easter eggs and exquisite pieces found in the most important world collections. This presentation analyses the use of naturalism by Fabergé\, focusing on lesser-known experiments in Art Nouveau\, as well as animal representations in hardstone carvings and flower studies. It also highlights the naturalistic imagery incorporated into objects d’art such as desk seals and caviar dishes. \nDates and Locations \nThursday 3 September 2026 Yarra (VIC) \nMonday 14 September 2026 Northern Rivers (NSW) \nSaturday 19 September 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nMonday 21 September 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/the-user-of-naturalism-in-the-work-of-faberge/2026-09-21/
CATEGORIES:NSW,QLD,VIC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261013T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261013T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101610
CREATED:20251205T072942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T001920Z
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SUMMARY:Diverse Riche and Costlye Jewells: 17th Century Trade\, Treasure and the Cheapside Hoard
DESCRIPTION:‘Diverse riche and costlye Jewells’ is a perfect description of the unique collection of jewels known as the ‘Cheapside Hoard’. Unearthed\, by chance\, in 1912 in one of the most historic parts of London\, it seems it was lost\, or buried\, between 1640 and 1666. More than 400 pieces make up this remarkable Hoard\, including a unique walnut-sized emerald contacting a watch movement\, a slithery emerald studded salamander to earrings shimmering with suspended amethysts. These are rare\, but not royal\, jewels. Pieces demonstrate remarkable skills and stones mined in every part of the world. What does the collection represent? Why was it brought together? What are its secrets? \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 13 October 2026 Launceston (TAS) \nSaturday 24 October 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nSaturday 31 October 2026 Rockhampton (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/diverse-riche-and-costlye-jewells-17th-century-trade-treasure-and-the-cheapside-hoard/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261024T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101610
CREATED:20251205T072942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T001920Z
UID:10000499-1792857600-1792947600@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Diverse Riche and Costlye Jewells: 17th Century Trade\, Treasure and the Cheapside Hoard
DESCRIPTION:‘Diverse riche and costlye Jewells’ is a perfect description of the unique collection of jewels known as the ‘Cheapside Hoard’. Unearthed\, by chance\, in 1912 in one of the most historic parts of London\, it seems it was lost\, or buried\, between 1640 and 1666. More than 400 pieces make up this remarkable Hoard\, including a unique walnut-sized emerald contacting a watch movement\, a slithery emerald studded salamander to earrings shimmering with suspended amethysts. These are rare\, but not royal\, jewels. Pieces demonstrate remarkable skills and stones mined in every part of the world. What does the collection represent? Why was it brought together? What are its secrets? \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 13 October 2026 Launceston (TAS) \nSaturday 24 October 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nSaturday 31 October 2026 Rockhampton (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/diverse-riche-and-costlye-jewells-17th-century-trade-treasure-and-the-cheapside-hoard/2026-10-24/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101610
CREATED:20260528T022644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T024315Z
UID:10000746-1793037600-1793043000@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Rock Art and Modern Aboriginal Art
DESCRIPTION:Sally explains how the modern Aboriginal art movement developed since the 1970s and how it maintains its connection to visual traditions going back to rock art created many thousands of years ago. Sally focuses on how cultural traditions are reinvented and reinvigorated through innovative art of today. Examples include Indigenous art from the Central Desert\, North Queensland\, the Kimberley and Arnhem Land. \nDates and Locations \nMonday 26 October 2026 Caloundra (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/aboriginal-art/
CATEGORIES:QLD
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsnational.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Butler-Aboriginal-rock-art-W.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261031T110000
DTSTAMP:20260701T101610
CREATED:20251205T072942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T001920Z
UID:10000500-1793440800-1793444400@www.artsnational.au
SUMMARY:Diverse Riche and Costlye Jewells: 17th Century Trade\, Treasure and the Cheapside Hoard
DESCRIPTION:‘Diverse riche and costlye Jewells’ is a perfect description of the unique collection of jewels known as the ‘Cheapside Hoard’. Unearthed\, by chance\, in 1912 in one of the most historic parts of London\, it seems it was lost\, or buried\, between 1640 and 1666. More than 400 pieces make up this remarkable Hoard\, including a unique walnut-sized emerald contacting a watch movement\, a slithery emerald studded salamander to earrings shimmering with suspended amethysts. These are rare\, but not royal\, jewels. Pieces demonstrate remarkable skills and stones mined in every part of the world. What does the collection represent? Why was it brought together? What are its secrets? \nDates and Locations \nTuesday 13 October 2026 Launceston (TAS) \nSaturday 24 October 2026 Noosa (QLD) \nSaturday 31 October 2026 Rockhampton (QLD) \nClick on your preferred location above for more details and to book tickets.
URL:https://www.artsnational.au/event/diverse-riche-and-costlye-jewells-17th-century-trade-treasure-and-the-cheapside-hoard/2026-10-31/
CATEGORIES:QLD,TAS
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