Tag: Foundation Appeal

Watch how James Turrell’s ‘Architectural Light’ will transform GOMA

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   4 Jul 2017

This animation gives a sense of how GOMA will be transformed by James Turrell’s magnificent ‘Architectural Light’ commission. QAGOMA is dedicated to bringing a long-dormant vision for the GOMA building to life some ten years after its opening. The city and community can equally share in this truly public artwork which will be illuminated nightly.…

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From the Director: James Turrell light commission to transform GOMA

Posted by Chris Saines, CNZM   ●   12 Jun 2017

As we continue to mark GOMA’s 10th year, I am delighted to unveil our plan to transform the Gallery of Modern Art’s  ‘white box’ into a monumentally-scaled solid light wall. Part of the architects’ design concept by Architectus + Davenport Campbell lead architects Kerry Clare, Lindsay Clare and James Jones was for GOMA to have an…

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James Turrell to create a new work for GOMA

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   4 May 2017

A major architectural light installation by internationally renowned light artist James Turrell (United States, b.1943) is set to transform the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). QAGOMA Director Chris Saines said the James Turrell commission would illuminate GOMA’s facade at night with support from the Queensland Government, generous donations from leading benefactors, and the 2017 QAGOMA Foundation…

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Strength, fragility, trauma and resolve

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   24 Apr 2017

The Gallery is pleased to be able to display Archibald prize winner Ben Quilty’s striking portrait Sergeant P, after Afghanistan 2012, in time for reflection this ANZAC Day. The portrait was acquired through the 2014 Foundation Appeal with generous support from Foundation members and donors, including a lead donation from the Returned & Services League…

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Foundation reaches appeal target for Michael Zavros ‘Bad dad’

Posted by QAGOMA   ●   1 Aug 2016

The 2016 Foundation Appeal has secured the striking self-portrait Bad dad 2013 by Queensland artist Michael Zavros for the Gallery’s Collection. Since launching in April 2016, 170 donations have been received in support of the Appeal with Foundation President Tim Fairfax AC delighted with the generosity of benefactors who ensured the success of the campaign. The Appeal also…

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