Art Gallery of Ballarat

2 collections

Eugene von Guérard: Artist–travellerAustralia's premier regional gallery presents the preeminent landscape painter of colonial Australia

A remarkable exhibition telling the story of the art and travels of Eugene von Guérard, the preeminent landscape painter of colonial Australia.   The exhibition focuses on the artist’s life of travel and adventure, as revealed by his sketchbooks, which offer a glimpse into the heart and mind of one of our greatest and most enduringly relevant artists.

Eugene Von Guérard

Saturday 24 March 2018 to Sunday 27 May 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.

2 collections

Romancing the SkullAn Art Gallery of Ballarat exhibition

The skull has entranced & fascinated generations of artists. The exhibition looks at the depiction of the skull in art & examines why we continue to be so enamoured with this iconic symbol. A range of themes are explored including the skull as a reminder of our mortality, the use of the skull in addressing social & political issues, & the skull and crossbones as a symbol of piracy and rebellion.

Sam Jinks Sally Smart Ben Quilty Fiona Hall Rona Green Fiona Hall Rekko Rennie

Saturday 14 October 2017 to Sunday 28 January 2018
Art exhibition in Victoria, Australia.