“There is a cocktail of conceits here, drawing, as Zavros does, on the history of art, on fashion, the selfie generation and more.” Chris Saines Watch the complete interview between Chris Saines and Michael Zavros, and view the work at the top of the escalators on Level 2 at GOMA. Find out more | Support the…
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Queensland artist Michael Zavros’s painting, Bad dad 2013 was the subject of the 2016 QAGOMA Foundation Appeal. Peter McKay spoke with the artist about the work, which was shortlisted for the 2013 Archibald Prize. Peter McKay / Audiences often appear attracted to the quality of your images as much as their content. Your technical ability…
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At an exclusive launch at the Gallery of Modern Art, this striking self-portrait Bad dad 2013 by Michael Zavros was announced as the focus of the QAGOMA Foundation 2016 Appeal. This is the first time a work by a contemporary Queensland artist had been the sole focus of the Foundation’s Annual appeal. With the help of…
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The Gallery was fortunate to have artist Lisa Reihana attend the QAGOMA Foundation’s 2015 Appeal launch on 9 May. Speaking with Director Chris Saines, CNZM, and Maud Page, Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions, Reihana offered fascinating insights into her major new video work, in Pursuit of Venus [infected] 2015, which the Gallery seeks support to…
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New Zealand-born artist Lisa Reihana’s in Pursuit of Venus [infected] is the subject of the Foundation’s 2015 Appeal. Gallery curator Ruth McDougall spoke to the artist about the work and the inspiration behind it. Ruth McDougall (RM) You were a member of the influential 1990’s performance group Pacific Sisters. Performance, and particularly the performance of…
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Filling the intimate space of Gallery 6 of the Queensland Art Gallery, the compelling soundscape of the QAGOMA Foundation’s 2015 Appeal artwork beckons. Lisa Reihana’s in Pursuit of Venus [infected] 2015 heralds visitors into a dynamic space which re-examines the story of Pacific exploration and encounter. This new perspective excites the imagination, populating this history…
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