From its enduring classics to its modern-day interpretations, the continuing social relevance and popularity of the Western film genre is evident, writes Jason Jacob. The Australian Cinématheque presents ‘The Western’ screening until November, a curated program of selected works by filmmakers such as John Ford, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Takashi Miike, Quentin Tarantino and more.…
Since her death on 30 March, Betty Churcher’s AO (1931-2015) distinguished career has been the subject of numerous tributes that have reminded us of the depth and breadth of her influence in the Australian art world. She left a brilliant mark as an art museum director and as a teacher and communicator. Her abiding belief…
The Peter Tyndall and Robert MacPherson Correspondence Archive 1979–2014 in the QAGOMA Research Library is the result of 35 years of exchange between these celebrated Australian artists. They began corresponding after their first meeting at Ray Hughes Gallery in Brisbane in 1979 when the artworks for Tyndall’s exhibition at the gallery were stuck in transit due…
In conjunction with ‘GOMA Q: Contemporary Queensland Art’, emerging writers had the opportunity to enter the ‘GOMA Q’ Emerging Writers Competition, launched on the opening weekend of the exhibition. A judging panel comprised of the Emerging Creatives team and the QAGOMA Blog coordinator had the difficult task of choosing a winner and four talented runners up from…
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Glencore and QAGOMA offered regional Queenslanders the opportunity to participate in the ‘Glencore Regional Touring Workshops’ facilitated by Canberra based artist Sean Davey at regional venues during September to coincide with our exhibition ‘The Photograph and Australia’. Participants gained an understanding of the basic techniques of digital photography as well as practical experience taking photographs,…
This striking video work by Liam O’Brien addresses contemporary societal pressures and the resulting sense of confusion and alienation felt by many in today’s world. Specifically, the artist conveys the difficulty in resolving feelings of desire, intimacy and belonging, and how these feelings are appropriated, exploited and negated. My work explores the ambiguity of freedom…
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