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Romanticism and Reason – Australian Jewellery 1955-1997
This exhibition traced the evolution of Australian contemporary jewellery practice through the work of 17 eminent makers selected from the Art Gallery of Western Australia Collection. Romanticism was explored in the work of makers who identified with the ideal of the independent artisan, connected to the process of making through skill and intimate knowledge of…
The Monaro Road Show… Folk Art Lets Dance
“As the search for an Australian identity gains momentum towards the end of the millennium, the reappraisal of Australian popular culture has attracted increasing attention.” ..extract from catalogue essay, Sandra Murray. The Monaro car was a clear and deliberate statement by Holden of national identity in its design, title and marketing concepts. Approximately 25 works…