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May 27, 2012: Perth, Western Australia
The heart of New York’s culture is on its way here and Perth’s cultural scene is set to explode as the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) welcomes the first shipments of artworks from New York’s esteemed Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Over one hundred pieces of inspired artworks from some of history’s most celebrated artists will be on display at AGWA, in the first of six exciting exhibitions coming to Perth as part of the partnership between MoMA and AGWA.
“To physically see the first piece of art arrive from MoMA was a special moment for the curatorial team," says AGWA Director Stefano Carboni. "Years of planning became reality as we unpacked the first shipment to reveal the artworks. It gave us a small taste of the incredible pieces AGWA will have the honour of displaying at 'Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters' and I’m sure visitors to the exhibition will be delighted with the experience.
“This exhibition provides an opportunity for Australians to experience the rich history of the world we live in through the eyes of fourteen modern masters.”
Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters will launch on 16 June 2012. The exhibition features a dynamic selection of works created by celebrated artists including; Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Constantin Brancusi, Piet Mondrian, Fernand Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Giorgio De Chirico, Joan Miró, Romare Bearden, Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock, Louise Bourgeois, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol.
AGWA Nights at the Gallery - $19 admission from 5.30pm
Every Friday night during the Picasso to Warhol exhibition, the Gallery is hosting a series of live music performances. Visit the exhibition, attend a Literary Links tour of Picasso to Warhol and enjoy a drink while listening to some of WA’s best jazz musicians.
Literary Links Tour – 6pm
Literary Links dips into an assortment of literature surrounding some of the most inspiring modern artists of the 20th Century. Explore poetry, novels, articles and much more in an enlightening synchronisation of visual art and the written word.
Entertainment – 7.30pm
June, July and August: Premium Jazz, co-ordinated by Jamie Oehlers, winner of 2007 Australian Musician of the Year and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
22 June Jamie Oehlers’ Blowfish
29 June Graham Wood Trio
6 July James Sandon Trio
13 July Tal Cohen Trio
20 July Harrison Mitchell Quartet
27 July Allira Wilson Quartet
3 August Tom O’Halloran Trio
10 August Chris Foster Trio
Guided Tours:
Monday
Literary Link Tour 2pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Picasso to Warhol 2pm
Saturday, Sunday
Picasso to Warhol 12pm & 2pm
Wednesday Night
Picasso to Warhol 6pm
Friday Night
Literary Links 6pm
Exhibition admission fees apply. For ticketing information, exhibition details, program of events and all the latest news, visit: www.momaseries.com.au
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The heart of New York’s culture is on its way here and Perth’s cultural scene is set to explode as the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) welcomes the first shipments of artworks from New York’s esteemed Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Over one hundred pieces of inspired artworks from some of history’s most celebrated artists will be on display at AGWA, in the first of six exciting exhibitions coming to Perth as part of the partnership between MoMA and AGWA.
“To physically see the first piece of art arrive from MoMA was a special moment for the curatorial team," says AGWA Director Stefano Carboni. "Years of planning became reality as we unpacked the first shipment to reveal the artworks. It gave us a small taste of the incredible pieces AGWA will have the honour of displaying at 'Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters' and I’m sure visitors to the exhibition will be delighted with the experience.
“This exhibition provides an opportunity for Australians to experience the rich history of the world we live in through the eyes of fourteen modern masters.”
Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters will launch on 16 June 2012. The exhibition features a dynamic selection of works created by celebrated artists including; Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Constantin Brancusi, Piet Mondrian, Fernand Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Giorgio De Chirico, Joan Miró, Romare Bearden, Alexander Calder, Jackson Pollock, Louise Bourgeois, Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol.
AGWA Nights at the Gallery - $19 admission from 5.30pm
Every Friday night during the Picasso to Warhol exhibition, the Gallery is hosting a series of live music performances. Visit the exhibition, attend a Literary Links tour of Picasso to Warhol and enjoy a drink while listening to some of WA’s best jazz musicians.
Literary Links Tour – 6pm
Literary Links dips into an assortment of literature surrounding some of the most inspiring modern artists of the 20th Century. Explore poetry, novels, articles and much more in an enlightening synchronisation of visual art and the written word.
Entertainment – 7.30pm
June, July and August: Premium Jazz, co-ordinated by Jamie Oehlers, winner of 2007 Australian Musician of the Year and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
22 June Jamie Oehlers’ Blowfish
29 June Graham Wood Trio
6 July James Sandon Trio
13 July Tal Cohen Trio
20 July Harrison Mitchell Quartet
27 July Allira Wilson Quartet
3 August Tom O’Halloran Trio
10 August Chris Foster Trio
Guided Tours:
Monday
Literary Link Tour 2pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Picasso to Warhol 2pm
Saturday, Sunday
Picasso to Warhol 12pm & 2pm
Wednesday Night
Picasso to Warhol 6pm
Friday Night
Literary Links 6pm
Exhibition admission fees apply. For ticketing information, exhibition details, program of events and all the latest news, visit: www.momaseries.com.au
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About MoMA
Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters is the exciting launch exhibition of the Australian exclusive partnership between AGWA and MoMA. Featuring over 100 works by fourteen of modern art’s most iconic artists, including Matisse, Picasso, Pollock and Warhol, this exhibition presents a world-class introduction to the figures who redefined the very idea of art.
