Done for the first time by Terrill in three panels, Crowd Theory Adelaide is, if nothing else, a terrific, stunning capture of Adelaide in 2013, one that will stand the test of time. 4K
Tag Archive: Samstag Art Museum
Oct 02
Jeffrey Smart – Master of Stillness – Samstag from 12 Oct – Preview
Master of Stillness is an extraordinary opportunity to experience the complete scope of works from this master artist, from the early years to his most iconic works on loan from all over Australia as well as overseas, assembled by curator Barry Pearce, Emeritus Curator at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Jul 11
Revealed – Samstag – 3.5K – Til 22 July
In Revealed – inside the private collections of South Australia, Samstag director, Erica Green, has formulated an admirable idea as it provides a window for the more casual or less well financially endowed art lover of Adelaide to see what is turning local patrons on and hanging on their walls. 3.5K
Dec 05
RAW: Bill Henson In Conversation – Review
A common reflection on Bill Henson’s work is that it attempts to capture moments in transition of the subject matters depicted such as between, childhood and adulthood or night and day. The recent excellent In Conversation with Bill Henson, moderated by Paul Grabowsky, before a packed house at the Samstag Auditorium at UniSA, perhaps gives …
Oct 26
RAW: Bill Henson – early work from the MGA Collection – Samstag to 16th December
Any interested in photography or particularly Henson’s work should be sure to visit. The gamut of images displayed ensure a greater appreciation of Henson’s work will be obtained relative to the often contrasted up images that make it into photo books and the media focus on his under dressed teenagers.
Aug 09
RAW: SALA – White Rabbit – Samstag – 4K
There are many provocative works to enjoy but my favourite is Wang Zhiyuan’s Object of Desire, a huge fibreglass construction of a piece of pink lady’s underwear. 4K
Jun 07
RAW: Hijacked 2 – Samstag Art Museum Til 1st July
This is a fine exhibition and any interested in contemporary photography ought to make their way to the Samstag for a most rewarding period of hanging out time.
Mar 23
RAW: Stop (the) Gap: International Indigenous Art in Motion – Samstag – 4K
The idea of closing the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous worlds, whether as another Government slogan or through exhibitions such as this, is a worthy goal and this exhibition is a valuable contribution to that goal. 4K
Sep 15
RAW: Abstract Nature – Samstag Art Museum – Until 8th Oct
When you spend quiet time at the exhibition, you may find the works and the exhibition as whole draw you in, creating an almost magnetic attraction and with that a greater appreciation of both the images and the artistry involved, well warranting return visits
Jul 01
RAW: Bill Viola’s Observance – Samstag Art Museum – To July 14
This is interesting art that poses questions about how we react when confronted with the grief of others, whether known to us or not, as well as how we can share in the reactions of others. Combined with the Mirror Mirror exhibition, Observance promises that a walk to the West End will again reward you for the effort. To July 14th
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