Diego Rivera once famously said “I’ve never believed in God, but I believe in Picasso.” Anyone who has ever stood in front of great work will be able to relate to Rivera’s sentiment: art can provoke true awe and emotion – like a kind of aesthetically-driven spiritual experience. Here are some of the exhibitions happening around Australia this week. Go be in the presence of art…
Who BARRY PATENAUDE
What “Drawing Attention” is the debut solo show by Sydney-based illustrator Barry Patenaude. His inspiration is driven from inside the home, paying particular attention to the kitchen and a preoccupation with dining. Using a dense drawing technique Barry aims to expose the fascinating detail of items you happen across in day-to-day life – like a bear head mounted on the wall.
When Opens tonight Tuesday 13 December, 6pm – 8pm and runs til 17 December 2011
Where Showcase Gallery Suite 3, Level 2, 85 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW (up the stairs off street level)
Who aMBUSH Gallery presents ALTERATIONS, DISTURBANCES & RIPS
What Sampling and tapping into the ubiquitous scraps of modern life Alterations, Disturbances and Rips is an exhibition stretching the bounds of collage as an artistic medium. Artists on board are Danilo Brando (Brazil / NSW), Hilary Sloane (VIC), Joel Lambeth (NSW), Kareem Rizk (VIC) and Mauro Palmieri (VIC), bringing to an end a fantastic 2011 for the inspiring crew behind aMBUSH Gallery.
When Opening event Thursday 15 December 2011, 6-9pm, Exhibition continues daily until Sunday 19 December 2011
Where aMBUSH Gallery – 4A James St, Waterloo SYDNEY
Who BEASTMAN
What “Cosmic Nature” is the latest show by the ever-prolific Sydney artist Beastman. The works explore the notion that, as a species, humanity is insignificant on a cosmic scale with his distinctive, bold and symmetrical approach to the canvas (whatever that may be).
When 8 – 18 December 2011
Where Kind Of Gallery – 72 Oxford Streets, Darlinghurst NSW
Who JUSTIN LEE WILLIAMS / HOLLIE MARTIN / ERIN FORSYTH / MIA TANINAKA / HANNAH SMITH
What For its final show of the year Nine Lives has behooved some of its favorite artists to provide some new works – all of which are on the smaller size of the spectrum and are priced just right for a Christmas gift.
When Opens Thursday 15th of December til Christmas.
Where Nine Lives Gallery – Shop 5F Winn Street, Fortitude Valley QLD
Who PICASSO (masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris)
What Direct from Paris’s Picasso Museum comes a all time collection of his masterpieces. You know the dude: Spanish, Stripey t-Shirts, can paint, etc.
When Runs til 25 Mar 2012
Where Art Gallery of New South Wales – Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney NSW
Who ARTILLERY MAGAZINE – Chapter Five Launch Party
What Chapter Five is the most recent and eagerly anticipated edition of Artillery magazine which dedicates its beautifully designed pages to the world’s best graffiti artists. Lo-Fi Collective in Sydney are closing up the year’s program with one last hurrah and it ought to be good.
When This Thursday, 15 December from 6pm.
Where Lo Fi Collective – Floor 3, 383 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW
Who MATISSE – Drawing Life
What GoMA is playing host to another modern master: Matisse. ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ is the most comprehensive exhibition of Henri Matisse’s prints and drawings ever mounted. Presented in partnership with the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the exhibition includes more than 300 drawings, prints and illustrated books by one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists.
When Now open and runs til 4 Mar 2012
Where GoMA Gallery of Modern Art – Stanley Place, South Bank QLD
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Main image by BARRY PATENAUDE
