Grace Cossington Smith: A Retrospective Exhibition
18 February – 1 May 2006
Admission fees apply | Gallery 12 & 13
Grace Cossington Smith (1892–1984) played a leading role in the development of early twentieth-century art in Australia. Her striking paintings and drawings of the Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction in the late 1920s were potent symbols of a new, modernised Australia. These works, together with her innovative still lifes and home interiors, make her one of the period’s most important artists. Featuring more than 100 paintings and drawings from public and private collections, this National Gallery of Australia travelling exhibition also includes 20 of the artist’s sketchbooks, and surveys the full span of her career from 1910 to 1971.
An exhibition catalogue is available from the Gallery Store.
More information is available on the Grace Cossington Smith exhibition website, by courtesy of the National Gallery of Australia.
This exhibition is presented alongside 'Margaret Preston: Art and Life'.
Events
Viewing for teachers and lecturers
4.00–6.00pm Friday 17 March
Educators are invited to view ‘Grace Cossington Smith: A Retrospective Exhibition’ and ‘Margaret Preston: Art and Life’ with Julie Ewington, Head of Australian Art, QAG. Includes refreshments. Limited spaces and bookings required; email or telephone (07) 3840 7255.
Wake Up to Art!
9.00am Sunday 26 March
Enjoy a talk on ‘Grace Cossington Smith: A Retrospective Exhibition’ with Samantha Littley, Curator (Australian Art to 1970), QAG, followed by a leisurely coffee or brunch at the Watermall Cafe. Exhibition admission fees apply and bookings required; email or telephone (07) 3840 7278 during office hours.
Free exhibition entry — Margaret Preston & Grace Cossington Smith
Saturday 1 April 2006
The Gallery is pleased to offer free entry to ‘Margaret Preston: Art and Life’ and ‘Grace Cossington Smith: A Retrospective Exhibition’ for under 25s and tertiary students in conjunction with National Youth Week 2006. Just bring along a current ID and enjoy the exhibitions!
Artist talk series
2.00pm Saturdays 1, 22 & 29 April
In this series of themed artist talks, contemporary artists will choose a work featured in the exhibition‘Grace Cossington Smith: A Retrospective Exhibition’ or ‘Margaret Preston: Art and Life’ to discuss in relation to their own work. Artists include photographer Marian Drew. No bookings required; however, seating is limited. Lecture Theatre
Admission
Tickets are for entry to both ‘Margaret Preston: Art and Life’ and ‘Grace Cossington Smith: A Retrospective Exhibition’
Adults: $10
Concessions: $8
Booked student groups and children 13–17 years: $5
Children 12 & under: Free
Last tickets sales: 4.15pm
Exhibitions close: 4.45pm
Proudly sponsored by
The National Gallery of Australia is an Australian Government Agency
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