Wednesday 13 September

EXHIBITION TALK in association with Giacometti
With Jennifer Keeler-Milne, artist

Join artist, Jennifer Keeler-Milne, as she guides us through the Giacometti exhibition.  

Alberto Giacometti Walking man II, 1960. The Marguerite and Aimé Maeght Foundation © Alberto Giacometti/ADAGP. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney 2006

FREE CONCERT In association with Giacometti
Alexa Still (Flute) and the Woodwind Unit from  the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Woodwind in the Old Courts
Alexa is known internationally for her many recordings on the Koch International Classics label. She has been described as: Impeccable in technique and taste, seductive in phrasing (Stephensen Classical CD Guide). Since being appointed Associate Professor of Flute at University of Colorado at Boulder (1998) she has presented recitals, concertos and master classes in England, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Slovenia, Mexico, Canada, Korea, Turkey and across the United States. Her 13th solo compact disc on Koch (concertos by John Corigliano, Katherine Hoover and Chen-Yi) was released in September 2004 to unanimous acclaim.

FILM PROGRAM
In association with Giacometti
The last of the great sculptors of Montparnasse, Swiss born, Alberto Giacometti had worked in Paris for most of his creative life. He was heartened by the war's end, but, harbouring a fear of death, continued to be haunted by the horror and suffering. Working in sympathy with the prevailing philosophy of "existentialism", Giacometti's austere works were powerful metaphors for the human condition in a disillusioned age.

Filmmakers, too, were affected by the sense of transition and uncertainty in post-war Paris. Imbued with a new realism and frankness, stories and imagery, tainted by dark memories of war, explored death, imprisonment, fate, corruption and the fragile nature of existence. This film series includes feature films and documentaries by emerging and established filmmakers, many shot in the streets of Paris and capturing the post-World War 2 mood. 

Les Diabolique
Dir: Henri-Georges Clouzot  1955
106 mins   35mm  B&W  Rated  M
Simone Signoret, Vera Clouzot
French with English subtitles

The stagnation and decay of a remote boarding school on the outskirts of Paris is the perfect setting for Clouzot's dark thriller. To its teachers and pupils, the school resembles a prison and, in a twisted plot of murder, his meek wife and headstrong mistress conspire to kill the tyrannical school Principal. Stark gray images convey the claustrophobic atmosphere and warped emotions of the central characters.

MUSIC IN THE ARTBAR
Stu Hunter & Friends
For this series in the ArtBar, Stu Hunter will be performing instrumental nu-jazz in solo format and with special guests. Music to warm the winter soul and inspire the mind.

In conjunction with the Giaccometti exhibition. ArtBar from 7.30-8.30pm.

ARTBAR
The Gallery cafe becomes the ArtBar after 5pm serving a delicious range of evening meals, wine and beer. Enjoy the vista of Woolloomooloo.

The CAFE and GALLERY SHOP are open until 8.45pm.

The Art After Hours COURTESY BUS runs every 15 minutes from the Gallery to surrounding car parks and Martin Place from 7pm to 9pm.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales Research library is open to the public until 8.45pm.

GIACOMETTI
Until 29 October 2006

This exhibition brings to Australia, for the first time, sculptures, prints and drawings by Alberto Giacometti drawn from the remarkable modern art collection of the Marguerite and Aimé Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France.   

Alberto Giacometti Walking man II, 1960. The Marguerite and Aimé Maeght Foundation © Alberto Giacometti/ADAGP. Licensed by Viscopy, Sydney 2006

ADVENTURES WITH FORM & SPACE
Until 13 September 2006

The Balnaves Foundation Scuplture project 2006. Includes artists: Hany Armanious, Damiano Bertoli, Claire Healy & Sean Cordeiro, Jonathan Jones, Nike Savvas, Nick Mangan, John Meade. This exhibition considers the ways in which these artists use form, colour and space in sculpture. 

ZEN MIND, ZEN BRUSH
Until 24 September 2006

This exhibition, drawn from the remarkable private collection of Dr Kurt A. Gitter and Alice Rae Yelen, will include works by the greatest Zen masters of the last three centuries.   

Nakahara Nantenbo (detail) Procession of begging monks (1923), hanging scroll, ink on paper

FRANK HODGKINSON
Until 17 September 2006

This is an exhibition of sketchbook drawings by Frank Hodgkinson, documenting his travels in Europe following WW2. The drawings include images of Italy (in particular Florence), Paris and England. 

Frank Hodgkinsin Fiesole 1947 (detail) Gift of the artist 2000 1862

WANDERLUST: ARTIST BOOKS
Until 25 November 2006 (Mon - Fri and Wed nights only)

Alexander Arcus is an artist working in paint, textiles and paper. Liz Jeneid is an artist who has been making artist books since 1989. This Research Library exhibition examines the process of notation by these two artists of their travels in Australia and overseas. 

Artist books by Liz Jeneid (detail)