The QAGOMA Research Library is host to the Jon Molvig Project Database, a database of the Australian artist’s works, compiled by Glenn R Cooke, former Research Curator (Queensland Heritage), QAGOMA. Jon Molvig (1923–70) spent the greater part of his productive life in Brisbane where he dominated the art scene into the late 1960s. Brisbane was…
Presented in conjunction with the Gallery of Modern Art’s blockbuster ‘Air’ exhibition, ‘Melting into Air’ (26 November 2022 – 23 April 2023) is the new, free cinema program at the Australian Cinémathèque, GOMA. It explores screen depictions of this essential element from over the past century, showcasing hidden mysteries within deep fogs, the sublime potential…
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Each morning as the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) opens at 10am during the ‘Air’ exhibition (until 23 April 2023), incense fragrances are released during a ceremonial offering under Lee Mingwei’s Bodhi Tree Project 2006 (illustrated). Katie Paterson ‘To Burn, Forest, Fire’ Wafts of incense transport us across the vastness of evolutionary time in Katie…
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Presented as part of the ‘Melting into Air’ cinema program, the Australian Cinémathèque at GOMA presents a Live Music & Film screening of silent blockbuster Wings 1927. This screening will feature live musical accompaniment from David Bailey on the Gallery’s 1929 Wurlitzer organ, adding drama and majesty to this unforgettable cinematic experience. Wings | Tickets on sale…
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While air is often invisible and elusive, Anthony McCall’s light installation Crossing 2016 draws viewers’ attention to the volume of air held within a space. This dramatic ‘solid light’ sculpture makes air visible through shafts of light intersecting with smoke haze. Those entering McCall’s expansive light installation at the Gallery of Modern Art are met…
The Gallery’s summer blockbuster exhibition ‘Air’ explores the cultural, ecological and political dimensions of this elemental substance with major works by more than thirty leading international and Australian artists including Carlos Amorales (Mexico), Dora Budor (Croatia), Tacita Dean (UK/Europe), Mona Hatoum (Lebanon/UK), Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi, Australia), Anthony McCall (UK/USA), Ron Mueck (Australia/UK), Jamie North (Australia),…
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