The Prince of Wales, Patron, Australia Exhibition, accompanied by The Duchess of Cornwall, will visit the Royal Academy of Arts on 5 December 2013 to view the story of Australian art history currently on display. The exhibition, which has been delivered in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, presents more than 200 years of Australian art on the theme of land and landscape, dating from 1800 to the present day. Upon arrival Their Royal Highnesses will be greeted by Christopher Le Brun, President of the Royal Academy of Arts and Charles Saumarez Smith, Secretary and Chief Executive, Royal Academy of Arts. The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will then proceed on a tour of the exhibition, escorted by the co-curator Kathleen Soriano, Director of Arts, to view the collection and meet some artists, and descendants of artists, whose work is on display. Following the tour Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Learning Studio to meet students who are participating in workshops focusing on Australia, before joining a reception in celebration of the exhibition. Background: Australia is the most significant survey of Australian art ever mounted in the UK. Focusing on the influence of the landscape, Australia spans more than 200 years from 1800 to the present day and features 146 artists with over 200 works, including paintings, drawings, photography, watercolours and multimedia. The story of Australian art is inextricably linked to its landscape: an ancient land of dramatic beauty, a source of production, enjoyment, relaxation and inspiration, yet seemingly loaded with mystery and danger. For Australian artists, this deep connection with the landscape has provided a rich seam of inspiration for centuries. The exhibition maps the period of rapid and intense change; from the impact of the first settlers and colonisation on the indigenous people to the pioneering nation-building of the 19th century, through to the enterprising urbanisation of the last century. Reflecting the vastness of the land and the diversity of its people, early, as well as contemporary Aboriginal art sits alongside the work of the first colonial settlers, immigrant artists of the twentieth century and the work of some of today’s most established Australian artists.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:56:47 +0000
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