Released 19/11/2018
Mr Gordon Ramsay MLA, Minister for the Arts and Cultural Events met today with Dr Fabio Spadi Chargé d'Affaires, EU Delegation to Australia, to preview a significant collection of Contemporary European works of art which go on show this week at Canberra Museum and Gallery.
Works are drawn from a single collection, assembled with daring and passion by Sydney-based collectors Lisa and Danny Goldberg OAM.
The exhibition, EuroVisions: Contemporary Art from the Goldberg Collection, offers an insight into the diverse work of a new generation of artists working in Europe today: from traditional painting and sculpture, the use of found objects and incorporation of industrial materials, to innovative photographic and digital works.
“This is a rare opportunity for Canberra audiences to experience the diverse, inspiring and ingenious work of Europe’s most celebrated artists working today,” Mr Ramsay said.
“The EU Delegation to Australia’s support for the exhibition is just part of the significant and ongoing contribution that the EU and European missions make to the cultural life of Australia and our region. This generous support includes hosting concerts, travelling exhibitions, visiting artists and academics, and so much more” Mr Ramsay added.
The European Union's Chargé d'Affaires, Fabio Spadi, said the European Union Delegation is thrilled to partner with the Canberra Museum and Gallery to support this major exhibition in the national capital as part of the European Year of Cultural Heritage.
“The purpose of the European Year of Cultural Heritage is to encourage more people to discover and experience the intricate tapestry of Europe's rich cultural heritage," Dr Spadi said.
"Cultural diplomacy empowers citizens and the civil society to recognise the intertwined nature of our societies, history and culture in the hope they can build a better tomorrow for all of us."
Most works were created less than five years ago and represent the latest directions in European contemporary art. Many of the artists have established reputations, such as Urs Fischer, Katharina Grosse, Ugo Rondinone, Wolfgang Tillmans and Rudolf Stingel, and the exhibition also includes artists whose inventiveness and humour suggest that they may well be the leaders of the next generation.
A Celebration Launch Party for the exhibition, produced by local artist ad impresario Chris Endrey, will kick off at 8PM on Friday 23 November, with refreshments and entertainment, further details and tickets are available via http://www.cmag.com.au/events/eurovisions-launch-party.
Eurovisions: Contemporary Art from the Goldberg Collection opens to the public on 23 November 2018 and runs through to 24 February 2019
Canberra Museum and Gallery,
Civic Square, Canberra City.
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