Queensland Art Gallery Presscuttings Book 8 : Pressclippings, 1977-1981

cover Mn Lilian Pedersen - Self Ponrait. events JULY 6, THURSDAY at 8 p.m.atthc former Reid Gallery, now the Theosophical Society Room,, Wickham St., Bri • bane, Anne Graham will talk on "Naive Painters". She will support what promi • e • to be a very stimulatin1 di1eu11ion with colour slides. We plan to serve supper afterwards. For tho • e who missed sccin1 Anne Graham's "Twelve Months Australia" exhibition in 1976, purcha • ed by the Queensland An Gallery, the followin1 is quoted from the catalogue: "These paintin1s are modest, joyous celebrations of the ordinary; of rural productivity and natural abundance, and of simple joys of popular entenainments. They are innocent and arcadian. Certainly there is here a stron1 element of "escapism", but in a society which takes seriously only those aspects of life that are unjust, destructive and violent, they perhaps suggest an escape to reality, to the fundamental realities that have somehow managed to be trodden underfoot and ne1lected.Jn some way thisexhibition offen our lives some context, the ability to • ee ounelve1 and the thin11 we do in a positive and creative way in place of the neptive and destructive orientation which seems to dominate at present. Above all, they remind us not to take ounelvn too seriously." Since Anne Graham'• arrival in Australia in 1939 from Vienna, she has studied with eminent tutors in Australia and Italy. She has exhibited in Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Britain, Switzerland and Germany and is represented in state plleries in Melbourne, Brisbane, Penh, A11ckland, and the Vincent Price Collection, as well as many international private collections. EL DORADO COLOMBIAN GOLD - SPECIAL GALLER\' SOCIETY PREVIEW · The Queensland An Gallery in a11ociation with the Australian An Exhibitions Corporation presents the Exhibition, El Dorado Colombian Gold, a collection of ancient 1old objects from Colombia, South America at the Gallery from 13 July to 13 Au1ust 1978. The Exhibition has been brouaht to Australia for the fint time by the courtesy and aenerosity of the Banco de la Republica, Colombia, and the Museo del Oro, B01ota, and is sponsored within Australia by The Benson .t Hedaes Company. The Australian An Exhibition Corporation Ltd was established in 1976 to mana1e the hiahly successful Chinese Exhibition and the planning and presentation of El Dorado Colombian Gold represents a fine example of co-operation between many se1ments of the private and aovernment sectors. This is the first occasion that such a major exhibition has been available in Queensland. SPECIAL VIEWING The Corporation has made available the fint pre-booked viewin1 evenin1 for Queensland An Gallery Society Members. This will be between 8.00 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. on THURSDAY 13 JULY 1978. Admission will be $5.00 per penon and for this the exhibition will be available 2 Q11ttn1land An Oattrry Soc:ie1y N•w•i•ll•r. Jun•. 1971 JUNE AT THE I.M.A. JUNE 6, at 8 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Wolf-Dieter Dube, one ofthe great European authoritic• on German expressionism. Subject: Max lleckmann's triptych "The Departure". Dr. Dube i, Bavarian State Curator at the world renowned Alte-Pinakothek in Munich. and is Director of the Bavarian Gallery of Modern Art. He is author of"Expressionism" published by Praegcr World of Art. copies of which will be available at the Institute for Dr. Dube to sign following hi, lecture. JUNE 13: Sculpture by Nigel Hall. British sculptor, who was recently in Brisbane to deliver a lecture on his work at the Queensland Art Gallery. NEWS FROM THE SOCIAi. COMMITTEE FAMILY PICNIC, JUNE 11 , SUNDAY, 11.30 a.m. at Walston House, Wacol. Steak.. barbcque meats, salads, fruits, cheeses. tea and coffee will be provided, but do bring your own liquid rcfrcshmcnis and picnic rugs etc. Included also is an interesting exhibition of period costum~• dating back to 1896, and some jewellery. Cost per person is $4, or per family group $12. Please phone Mrs Patricia Cuppaidgc 356 3855 by June 7 so that catering arrangements can be finalised. THURSDAY AUGUST 3: "Etcetera" Summer Showing at Lennons Pla1.a Hotel at 10.30 a.m Members who wish to be included in the gucsl list of this fashion parade please phone Mr, Patricia Cuppa1dge 356 3855 before the end of June. Tickets arc $10. Proceeds go to the Art Gallery Society's Special Fund for the purpose of presenting a gift for the opening of the ne" Gallery, a project all members can support with enthusiasm. VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE OF ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL JULY 18: Exhibition of Aboriginal Art. More details later. COMING EVENTS JUNE 11 - Family Barbeque Picnic at Wolston House. Wa~ol. R.S.V.P. before June 7. }ULY 6 - Anne Graham's talk on "Naive Painters" at the former Reid Gallery. JULY 13 - Pre-booked evening at the Colombian Gold Exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery, M.I.M. Building, Ann Street. A special preview for members to sec this marvellous exhibition at their leisure and in comfortable circumstances. AUGUST 3 - Summer Showing of "Etcetera" fashions at Lennons Plaza Hotel. I0.30 a.m. Bookings close end of June. ADDRESS General correspondence should be sent to the Secretary. Q.A.G. Society. Queensland Art Gallery, M.I.M. Building, 160 Ann Street. Brisbane. Please address letters to the Editor. comments and contributions to the Newsletter to the Editor, 38 Hibiscus Avenue. Ashgrove. 4060. President: Mr John Macrossan. Phouc 268 2708 Hon. Secretary: Mrs Dorothy Williams. Phone 371 1972 Editor: Mary Wallace Adnnlsln1 Secretary: Allan Brown - business 48 2439. home 48 1848. ,ay llu9hc1 9e1llc1y 11 Eno11era Tee., Red Hill, Brisbane, Australia. Phone: 36 3757 17th MAY - RECENT PAINTINGS It DRAWINGS IV DAVIDA Al. I.EN: PASTEI.S IV ROD WITHERS 17th JUNE - MIXt:D EXHIBITION Quern1llnd An Gallery Society Newsletter. June. 1978