Visual Arts
The Adelaide Festival prides itself on its dynamic and unique visual arts program, and in 2012 we will present four major events:
The Adelaide International 2012 exhibition, entitled Restless, will bring together the work of 18 international artists from 13 countries. Curated by Victoria Lynn, and presented in collaboration with four of Adelaide’s contemporary arts organisations, the exhibition will include five works that will premiere in Adelaide.
The Festival is delighted once again to be in partnership with the Art Gallery of South Australia and the 2012 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. This long established survey of contemporary Australian art is curated by Natasha Bullock and Alexie Glass-Kantor and will present 21 newly commissioned works.
We are also especially pleased to be working with Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, who present Deadly: in-between heaven and hell. This major exhibition features newly commissioned works by eight leading Aboriginal artists and communities.
Featuring brilliantly constructive and imaginative thinkers, Artists’ Week 2012 provides a forum for an exchange between international and national perspectives on the key issues that shape contemporary art. Entitled Into Cosmos, the program including over 30 presentations by visiting artists, curators, writers and academics.
Building on the great success of the 2010 workshop program, we will again be offering a series of workshops with international guests of the 2012 Visual Arts program.
Limited places will be available for the workshops taking place in February and March 2012. Full details on the workshops and application procedures will be available by late October.
To register your interest, please email info@adelaidefestival.com.au
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