FEBRUARY – MAY 2014

SKYWHALE Comes to Adelaide

ELEMENTS IN HARMONY Japanese ceramics

THE STUDIO Full of superstitions

DARK HEART EXHIBITION2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian ArtDangerous ideas, artist talks and tours

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Dark HeartThis Autumn sees the return of the Art Gallery’s flagship contemporary art event, the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. Immerse yourself in Dark Heart curated by Art Gallery Director, Nick Mitzevich. See page 3.

Coming soonSimultaneous exhibitions will reveal the lives and artistic achievements of two pioneering South Australian artists. Dorrit Black: Unseen Forces and Mortimer Menpes will open 14 June showing until 7 September 2014.

The Book ClubExclusive for Members is our NEW Book Club. Dive into the exciting world of art and books and share your passion for literature with others. The Book Club meets monthly and sessions are facilitated by Gallery Guides. See page 21.

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inside cover: Lynette Wallworth in collaboration with Pete Brundle and Liam Egan, Always Walking Country: Parrngurr Yarrkalpa, 2013, video still, 3 channel HD video installation, sound; courtesy the artists and Martumili Artists

GALLERY NEWSDolce and Gabbana, Spring-Summer 2009 from the collection of Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris

front cover detail: Ah Xian, Evolutionaura1: Turquoise-1, 2011–13, bronze, gold, turquoise; courtesy the artist

French fashion exclusiveOver 100 emblematic haute couture garments created by France’s leading fashion designers will feature in a major exhibition from 25 October 2014 to 1 February 2015. Drawn from the most comprehensive collection of French fashion in the world, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

What’s new to the collectionArt Gallery Director, Nick Mitzevich first saw the moving image work Depart without return by Shoufay Derz in the Alice Prize in 2012. This compelling work of art is now part of the Art Gallery’s expanding moving image collection and will be shown for the first time during the 2014 Adelaide Biennial.

The Art Gallery of South Australia – Adelaide Biennial is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its principal arts funding body, and by the Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.

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ASSOCIATED EVENTS

TOURSDAILY TOURSTake a walk on the dark side and delve deeper into the exhibition on a tour led by a Gallery Guide.

When Daily, 11am & 2pm Cost FreeWhere Meet in the Santos Atrium

AUSLAN TOURSTours for deaf and hearing-impaired visitors assisted by Deaf Can: Do interpreters.

When Saturdays; 8 March & 12 April, 2pm Cost Free Where Meet in the Santos Atrium

AUDIO TOURSAccess exclusive Dark Heart content on our Mobile Web App. Go to www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/AT on your mobile device or borrow an iPod for free from one of our Information Desks.

opposite: Fiona Hall, Out of my tree, 2013, mixed media installation; courtesy the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney. photo: Clayton Glen

above detail: Caroline Rothwell, Cascade, 2013, UV stable structural PVC; courtesy the artist and Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne. photo: Jenni Carter

DARK HEART2014 ADELAIDE BIENNIAL OF AUSTRALIAN ART1 March – 11 May Gallery wide, free admission Presented in association with the Adelaide Festival

Don’t miss the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. After 26 years, it remains the country’s longest running survey of contemporary Australian art and represents the Gallery’s dedication to showcasing up-to-the-minute works by Australian artists.

Curated by Art Gallery Director, Nick Mitzevich, Dark Heart presents more than twenty eight contemporary Australian artists and collectives, delivering their brave new visions in photography, painting, sculpture, installation and the moving image.

Tapping into the hearts and minds of the nation – Dark Heart probes the personal, political and psychological dimensions of contemporary Australia.

FEATURING Ah Xian / Tony Albert / Brook Andrew / Del Kathryn Barton / Martin Bell / Ian Burns / eX de Medici / Shoufay Derz / Julia deVille / Dale Frank / Tony Garifalakis / Fiona Hall / Brendan Huntley / Kulata Tjuta Project, Tjala Arts / Rosemary Laing / Richard Lewer / Fiona Lowry / Dani Marti / Trent Parke / Ben Quilty / Caroline Rothwell / Alex Seton / Sally Smart / Ian Strange / Warwick Thornton / Lynette Wallworth, Antony and Martu artists

WITH Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale – See page 4 and The Studio, presented by Julia Robinson – See page 15.

SPECIAL EVENTSOPENING WEEKENDCelebrate the opening of the 2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art. Experience ceremonial welcomes to the exhibition, hear from Dark Heart artists and participate in art making workshops.

When Saturday 1 March1pm Martu artists and Lynette Wallworth2pm Brook Andrew and Del Kathryn Barton3pm eX de Medici and Alex Seton

Sunday 2 March1pm Jonathan Jones and senior lawmen from

the Kulata Tjuta Project, Tjala Arts2pm Warwick Thornton and Richard Lewer3pm Ben Quilty and Ian Strange

Cost FreeWhere Various locations in the exhibition

above detail: eX de Medici, The Law, 2013, watercolour and white gouache on paper; courtesy the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney

opposite detail: Sally Smart, Choreographing Collage, 2013, mixed media; courtesy the artist and BREENSPACE, Sydney, Greenaway Art Gallery, Adelaide and Fehily Contemporary, Melbourne

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SKYWHALEGet up close to Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale as it hovers in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens for one day only. Hear an artist talk then participate in a workshop.

Skywhale will be flying over the Barossa on one day leading up to the exhibition. Watch her journey on Instagram @artgalleryofsa

When Saturday 1 March, 11am-2pm 11am Patricia Piccinini artist talk 12pm Art making workshopCost FreeWhere Adelaide Botanic Garden (Santos

Museum of Economic Botany lawn)

DEPARTURE: DARK HEART

DEPARTURE presented by BankSA is an after-dark cultural events program for people in their 20s and 30s. Experience cutting-edge contemporary art in an after-hours viewing of Dark Heart. Enjoy live entertainment, open bar and fabulous food. DEPARTURE is an 18+ event.

When Friday 21 March, 6-10pm Cost $60 General Admission / $45 MembersWhere Art Gallery of South AustraliaBookings essential artgallery.sa.gov.au/departure or call 08 8207 7035

22 AprilSerena Wong, 2014 Adelaide Biennial Assistant, talks about the work of Dark Heart artist Rosemary Laing.

29 AprilLisa Slade talks about the work of Dark Heart collective Lynette Wallworth, Antony and Martu artists.

6 MayNick Mitzevich talks about Dark Heart artists Alex Seton and Ben Quilty.

20 MayNici Cumpston, Artistic Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts Festival, talks about the work of Dark Heart artists from Tjala Arts.

SATURDAY ARTISTS’ TALKSHear from the 2014 Adelaide Biennial curator and artists as they discuss their works of art in Dark Heart.

When Fortnightly from Saturday 15 March,1pmCost Free Where Various locations in the exhibition

15 March – Sally Smart 29 March – Julia Robinson 12 April – Caroline Rothwell 26 April – Trent Parke 10 May – Nick Mitzevich

WORKSHOPSHOUSE OF CARDS WORKSHOPLed by Dark Heart artist Tony Albert, families are invited to cut, fold and construct their own house of cards.

When Sunday 2 March, 11am -1pmCost FreeWhere Meet in the Santos Atrium

SANTOS MUSEUM OF ECONOMIC BOTANYSee the exhibition by Biennial artist Caroline Rothwell at the Santos Museum of Economic Botany, the last purpose-built colonial museum in the world. Rothwell continues her investigation of our ecology in Urpflanze street plants.

When Daily from Friday 11 April, 10am-4pm Cost Free Where Santos Museum of Economic Botany,

Adelaide Botanic Garden

TALKSTUESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKSHear curators and other guest speakers provide insights into selected works of art on display.

When Tuesdays, 12.30pmCost Free Where Various locations in the exhibition

4 MarchNick Mitzevich, Director, Art Gallery of South Australia and Curator of the 2014 Adelaide Biennial, talks about the curatorial narrative connecting works of art in Dark Heart.

11 MarchLisa Slade, Managing Curator, 2014 Adelaide Biennial, talks about figuration and contemporary art in Dark Heart.

25 MarchDr Claire Roberts, Senior Lecturer, Art History, University of Adelaide, talks about the work of Dark Heart artist Ah Xian.

1 AprilMaria Zagala, Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, talks about the work of Dark Heart artist Richard Lewer.

8 AprilRobert Reason, Curator of European and Australian Decorative Arts, talks about the work of Dark Heart artist Julia deVille.

15 AprilElle Freak, Assistant Curator of Australian Art, talks about the work of Dark Heart artist Sally Smart.

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pages 6 & 7 installation view: Patricia Piccinini, Skywhale, 2013, hot air balloon, commissioned for The Centenary of Canberra; courtesy the artist and the Australian Capital Territory Government, represented by Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne; Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney. photo: Ian McKenzie

opposite detail: Del Kathryn Barton, what i am also, 2013, synthetic polymer paint on polyester canvas; courtesy the artist and Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Sydney

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TAXIDERMY DEMONSTRATIONDark Heart artist Julia deVille is known for her bejewelled, anthropomorphised taxidermy sculptures. Join deVille and taxidermist Jo Bain from the South Australian Museum as they bring you up close and personal in a demonstration of taxidermy techniques.

When Sunday 9 March, 1-4pm Cost Free Where Radford AuditoriumBookings Call 08 8207 7035 or email agsabookings@artgallery.sa.gov.au

ANIMATION WORKSHOPInspired by the work of Dark Heart artist Richard Lewer, this workshop explores the processes involved in creating a drawn animation. Participants will work collaboratively to produce a stop-start animated sequence which will be launched on YouTube. Suitable for adults and children aged 12 and above.

When Sunday 23 March, 10am-4pm Cost Free Where Radford AuditoriumBookings Call 08 8207 7035 or email agsabookings@artgallery.sa.gov.au

ART WRITING MASTERCLASSLed by artist and writer Peter Drew, this practical workshop introduces participants to the art of writing through the lens of Dark Heart.

When Sunday 27 April, 1-3pm Cost Free Where Radford AuditoriumBookings Call 08 8207 7035 or email agsabookings@artgallery.sa.gov.au

MEMBERS’ EVENTPREVIEW OF DARK HEARTBe one of the first to experience Dark Heart at an exclusive Members’ preview and curators’ tour.

When Friday 28 February, 1-3pmCost FreeWhere Meet in the Santos AtriumBookings Call 08 8207 7050 and present your

Membership card on the day

SEE the full list of Member Events during February to May on pages 20-21.

above detail: Alex Seton, Someone died trying to have a life like mine, 2013, Wombeyan marble, nylon webbing; courtesy the artist, Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane, and Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney

opposite detail: Tony Garifalakis, Mob Rule, 2013, 85 enamel paint, off-set lithography on 85 sheets of paper; courtesy the artist and Hugo Michell Gallery, Adelaide

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The Dark Heart learning program supports teacher and F-12 student engagement with contemporary art. Learning programs are aligned with the Australian Curriculum: Visual Arts learning area, and connect to the general capabilities and cross curriculum priority areas.

GUIDED AND SELF-GUIDED EXHIBITION VISITS Take a guided session with one of our Guides, or experience Dark Heart through independent self-guided group learning. Limited guided sessions available.

When Weekdays during school term Cost Free (up to 30 students)Bookings essential Email agsa.education@artgallery.sa.gov.au

THE STUDIO: EARLY YEARS, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLSHave you ever knocked on wood? Artist Julia Robinson presents The Studio, an immersive and active art space full of superstitions. Following a visit to the exhibition, students respond to the space through making activities.

When Daily sessions, 11am-12pm and 1-2pm following an exhibition viewing

Cost Free, all materials suppliedLocation The Studio, Lower Ground FloorBookings essential Limited to 30 students. Email agsa.education@artgallery.sa.gov.au

LEARNING PROGRAM

detail: Julia Robinson, Untitled, 2013, trousers, timber, thread; courtesy the artist, Anna Pappas Gallery, Melbourne and Greenaway Art Gallery, Adelaide. photo: James Field

TEACHERS’ BRIEFING Connect with Dark Heart and the learning opportunities for your primary or secondary school in this briefing by Curator and Gallery Director, Nick Mitzevich, and Managing Curator, Lisa Slade.

When Wednesday 5 March, 4.30pm for a 5pm start

Cost $10, please book but pay at the doorBookings essential Email agsa.education@artgallery.sa.gov.au (No confirmations unless booked out)

EDUCATION RESOURCE Download online at adelaidebiennial.com.au

DARK HEART WORKSHOPSTaking cues from the exhibition, artist / jeweller Lauren Simeoni leads innovative one-day workshops exploring contemporary practice through jewellery and object making. Following a guided session of the exhibition, participants will respond to artists’ works by transforming everyday materials to create unexpected sculptural forms.

SENIOR SECONDARY STUDENTS’ WORKSHOP When Friday 28 March, 10am-4pmSuitability Years 10 -12Location Radford AuditoriumCost $50 / $35 equity and country students.

All materials supplied. Individual student registration welcomed.

Bookings essential Limited to 20 students. Email agsa.education@artgallery.sa.gov.au

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TEACHER WORKSHOPPossibilities for making and responding in the classroom will be explored.

When Thursday 17 April, 10am-4pmSuitability Primary and Secondary teachersLocation Radford AuditoriumCost $95. All materials supplied and lunch

included. Bookings essential Limited to 20 participants. Email agsa.education@artgallery.sa.gov.au

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

SCHOOL HOLIDAYSBring the family for a brush with inspiration at the Art Gallery during the school holidays.

BUST UPMake a sculptural bust inspired by the works of Dark Heart artists Brendan Huntley and Ah Xian using air dried clay, paint and found objects.

When Tuesday 22 April -Thursday 24 April 10am, 11.30am: 5-8 year olds 1pm: 9-12 year olds

Cost $5 per child Where Radford Auditorium Bookings essential Call 08 8207 7005 or email public.programs@artgallery.sa.gov.au

START AT THE GALLERYThe Balnaves Foundation presents START at the Gallery, our monthly children’s program of activities. Suitable for children aged 5-10. Parental/carer supervision required.

No bookings necessary.

When The first Sunday of every month, 11am -3pm

Cost Free, all materials supplied Where Various locations in the Art Gallery

2 FebruaryYEAR OF THE HORSEHelp us celebrate Chinese New Year, with a special look at horses in the Gallery and zodiac animal symbols.

Create your own lucky money pouch as a gift of good fortune for the year ahead.

2 MarchSTRANGE STREETSCAPESThe suburban and urban collide this START day as we explore the work of Dark Heart artist Ian Strange. Check out his sculptural take over of the Art Gallery’s forecourt and then design your own site specific work of art.

6 AprilGET SMART The theatre of silhouettes comes to life this START day as we cut a path through the work of Dark Heart artist Sally Smart. Play with shadows and shapes as the START Team help you make a work of art with paper, fabric and scissors.

4 MayHOUSE OF CARDSTread lightly families; there is a house of cards in the Art Gallery. Join the START Team as we introduce you to the work of Dark Heart artist Tony Albert and help you cut, fold and shape your own house of cards in response.

THE STUDIOHave you ever crossed your fingers for good luck? Thrown salt over your shoulder to keep the devil away? Artist Julia Robinson presents The Studio, an immersive and active art space full of superstitions.

The Studio is a free activity space in the Art Gallery for children, families, schools and art lovers of all ages that changes with each major exhibition.

Presented by the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation.

When Daily (may be in use by booked school groups on weekdays 10am-2.30pm)

Cost Free, all materials suppliedWhere The Studio

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COLLECTION & DISPLAYS

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The Art Gallery has a regularly-changing program of collection displays and permanent galleries to explore. View the full program online at artgallery.sa.gov.au

ELDER WING OF AUSTRALIAN ARTOpen daily, Galleries 1-6 Free admission

The Elder Wing houses the Gallery’s comprehensive collection of Australian art, from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Icons of this collection include works by Arthur Boyd, Rupert Bunny, John Glover, Hans Heysen, Margaret Preston and Tom Roberts.

MELROSE WING OF EUROPEAN ARTOpen daily, Galleries 12 -17 Free admission

Discover the revitalised Melrose Wing of European Art with its exciting and dynamic display. Covering 2,000 years of art making each room in the Wing embodies a distinctive thematic idea which relates to the world in which we live.

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opposite installation view: Melrose Wing of European Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, 2013, featuring Thomas Hirschhorn, Twin-subjecter. photo: Sam Noonan

DECENT/DESCENTNow showing until May, Gallery 18 Free admissionThis display presents the work of satirical artist William Hogarth, whose prints examine the moral decline of eighteenth-century British society. It features six engravings from the Gallery’s collection.

PARADISE ON EARTH: FLOWERS IN THE ARTS OF ISLAM Now showing until June, Gallery 19 Free admissionSee works of art from the Middle East, India and Indonesia that feature floral subjects, a favourite theme of Muslim artists. The works date from medieval times to the present era and include textiles, painting, ceramics and metalware.

THE HUGO VAN DAM BEQUEST: AN ORIENTAL FANTASYNow showing until 4 May, Gallery 19a Free admission Explore highlights from the Hugo Van Dam collection of blue and white Dutch delftware and Asian ceramics acquired by the Gallery in 2012.

ELEMENTS IN HARMONY: CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE CERAMICSNow showing until May, Gallery 20 Free admissionDiscover over forty works of art by some of Japan’s most accomplished living ceramicists, on view for the first time from a local private collection, complemented by contemporary sculpture, prints and photographs.

Installation view: Elements in Harmony featuring Tanoue Shinya, Shell (kara), Yamada Kazu Green oribe vase and Uetake Satoshi Kasama vase; Collection of Richard B. McMahon

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TALKS & EVENTSTUESDAY LUNCHTIME TALKSHear curators, artists and other experts present insightful talks about works of art on display.

Tuesday Lunchtime Talks held during Dark Heart are focused on the exhibition. Page 9.

When Tuesdays, 12.30pm Cost Free Where Meet in the relevant Gallery on the day

4 FebruaryElle Freak, Assistant Curator of Australian Art, speaks about the recent acquisition Williamstown landscape by Frederick McCubbin in Gallery 3c.

11 FebruaryRobert Reason, Curator of European and Australian Decorative Arts, discusses the colonial vice-regal Bracelet and pendant, by Julius Schomburgk and Henry Steiner, in Gallery 3a.

18 FebruaryAlice Clanachan, Assistant Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, speaks about William Hogarth’s A harlot’s progress in Gallery 18.

25 FebruaryJane Messenger, Curator of European and North American Art, speaks about Venus preventing her son Aeneas from killing Helen of Troy, by Luca Ferrari, in Gallery 15.

18 MarchRussell Kelty, Assistant Curator of Asian Art, and Richard B. McMahon discuss the influences on his collection displayed in Elements in harmony: Contemporary Japanese ceramics in Gallery 20.

13 MayRussell Kelty, talks about Allegory III by Endo Toshikatsu in Gallery 20.

TOURS GUIDED TOURSJoin our Gallery Guides for a free guided tour of the collection. No bookings necessary.

When Daily, 11am & 2pm (60 minutes)Where Meet at the North Terrace main

entrance

COLLECTION IN FOCUSFeed your mind at lunchtime with free bite-sized talks on works of art on display, presented by Gallery Guides. No bookings necessary.

When Daily (except Tuesdays), 12.30pm (20 minutes)

Where Meet at the featured work of art on the day

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Join one of our special interest groups, or better still, create one of your own. These groups meet regularly with a Gallery Guide to view special exhibitions and explore the collection. Each tour is bespoke, designed to suit the interests of the group. Fees may apply. For more information contact Public Programs on 08 8207 7005 or email public.programs@artgallery.sa.gov.au

AUDIO TOURSExplore the collection and our exhibitions with our Mobile Web App on your Smart Phone. Enter this link to your internet browser www.artgallery.sa.gov.au/AT

Or loan an iPod for free from either of our Information Desks.

27 MayJames Bennett, Curator of Asian Art, will speak about a work of art in Gallery 21.

EASTER AT THE GALLERYJoin us over the Easter long weekend, we’re open every day. Families can pick up a free Easter trail and enjoy a self guided adventure though the Gallery. Show your completed trail to the Information Desk Staff and collect a sweet Easter treat.

When Easter Weekend Cost Free Where Tours meet at the North Terrace main

entrance

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Bill Morrison, United States of America, born 1965, Outerborough, 2005 New York; Collection of the artist, Images courtesy of Bill Morrison

Friday 18 April, 11am & 2pmTake a tour with Bishop Ian George and the Corinthian Singers that focuses on key religious works of art that evoke the Easter message.

Saturday 19 April, 11amJoin Father Anthony Kain, Parish Priest, for a tour that considers works of art that bring to our consciousness contemporary issues and our place in the world.

Maria Zagala, Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, gives a talk during Saatchi Gallery in Adelaide: British Art Now, 2011

Show your support for the Gallery and become a Member today. You’ll get exclusive offers, special Members-only tours, learn more about art and get great value from regular visits to the Gallery.

THREE MONTHS FREEBecome a new Member during Dark Heart and enjoy three months Membership free. Find out more about our Membership categories online at artgallery.sa.gov.au/membership

MEMBER EVENTSNEW MEMBERS’ TOURIf you’ve recently become a Member, come in for a relaxed morning tea and enjoy an introductory tour of the Gallery with our compliments.

When Sundays; 23 February, 25 May & Wednesdays;19 March, 16 April

Morning tea in the Members’ Lounge from 10.30am, followed by the tour

Cost Free

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Where Meet in the Members’ LoungeBookings Call 08 8207 7050 or email

agsa.members@artgallery.sa.gov.au

MEMBERS’ GUIDE TO THE GALLERYOn the first Wednesday of the month the Gallery Guides present a special tour for Members on different topics. Join us before the tour for morning tea in the Members’ Lounge.

When First Wednesday of the month

5 February Elements in harmony: Contemporary Japanese ceramics and The Hugo Van Dam Bequest

5 March 2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art2 April 2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art7 May Small Treasures and Stitches and StyleMorning tea in the Members’ Lounge from 10am, tour commences at 10.30am

Cost Free Where Meet in the Members’ Lounge Bookings Please register, call 08 8207 7050 or email agsa.members@artgallery.sa.gov.au

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THE BOOK CLUB Get involved with our NEW Book Club exclusively for Members! The Book Club meets for an hour each month, with meetings facilitated by Gallery Guides. Meet on Thursday or Saturday in the first week of the month. The Gallery Shop is offering a discount on book list purchases.

When First Thursday of the month at 11am or first Saturday of the month at 2pm

1 & 6 February Affairs of the Art by Katrina Strickland

1 & 6 March Not Quite Straight by Jeffrey Smart

3 & 5 April Romantic Moderns by Alexandra Harris

1 & 3 May The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal

Cost FreeWhere Meet in the Santos AtriumBookings Call 08 8207 7050 or email

agsa.members@artgallery.sa.gov.au

DOUBLE DISCOUNT DAYMembers enjoy double discount (20%) in the Gallery Shop on Saturday 10 May, just in time for Mothers Day.

CONTEMPORARY COLLECTORS EVENTSDARK HEART: EAT YOUR ART OUTSpend an evening with some of Australia’s leading contemporary artists. Enjoy gourmet canapés and fine wine, then hear Dark Heart artists and Biennial Curator, Nick Mitzevich, speak about the exhibition.

When Friday 14 March, 7-10pmCost $95 Where Art Gallery of South AustraliaBookings Call 08 8207 7035 or online

contemporarycollectors.com.au

EAT YOUR ART OUTDiscover one of Adelaide’s finest collections of contemporary art at a private residence. Experience an otherwise hidden art collection while enjoying good company, exquisite canapés and refreshments.

When Friday 9 May, 7-10pmCost $95 Where Location provided on entrée cardsBookings Call 08 8207 7035 or online

contemporarycollectors.com.au

FOUNDATION EVENTSFOUNDATION FUNDRAISING DINNERGuests at this annual event will enjoy a tour of Dark Heart by Director and Biennial Curator Nick Mitzevich followed by dinner. Proceeds will be directed towards the Masterwork Appeal, which is focused on acquiring an Impressionist painting for the permanent collection. All Gallery Members are welcome to attend the dinner.

When Saturday 12 April, 6.30pm Cost $500 p/p (includes fully tax deductible

donation of $350) Table of 10: $4,750 (includes fully tax

deductible donation of $350 p/p)Where Art Gallery of South AustraliaBookings Call 08 8207 7035 or

email agsafoundation@artgallery.sa.gov.au

LIMITED PLACES

ART GALLERY FOOD + WINE‘Friends coming to lunch’ is the thinking behind the informal dining and menu at Art Gallery Food + Wine. The menu features seasonal, farm-fresh vegies, locally baked breads and dairy products from the Adelaide Hills. AGF+W is an ideal place to relax after visiting an exhibition, to bring the children for a healthy bite or to share a plate with friends and catch up over coffee. Menus available to view online.

Bookings Call 08 8232 4366 Open Daily 8am-4.30pm Breakfast Monday - Friday 8-11.30am;

Weekends 8am-12pm

Art Gallery Members receive a 10% discount.

GALLERY SHOPBe inspired by new season trends and collections in the Gallery Shop. Shelves are packed with books and products to enhance your visit and extend your enjoyment of art.

Choose your favourite print or card from a wide selection including the Gallery’s most iconic works. Browse an imaginative range of children’s books and toys. Discover inviting displays of homewares, jewellery and creative gifts.

Find the perfect present for Mothers Day in May.

NEW in stock! Dark Heart inspired merchandise, exhibition publication and cards.

All purchases support the Art Gallery. Members, schools and full-time students receive a 10% discount.

Daily 10am-4.45pmPhone 08 8207 7029

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DAILY EVENTS AT A GLANCE

COLLECTION TOURS Guided tours 11am & 2pm Page 18

COLLECTION IN FOCUS TOURS Guided tours (except Tues) 12.30pm Page 18

THE STUDIO Activity space 10am-5pm Page 15

DARK HEART TOURS Guided tours (from 1 March) 11am & 2pm Page 3

CAROLINE ROTHWELL EXHIBITION at the Santos Museum of Economic Botany (from 11 April) 10am-4pm Page 9

FEBRUARYSat 1 Members’ Book Club 2pm Page 21

Sun 2 START at the Gallery Year of the Horse 11am Page 15

Tue 4 Lunchtime Talk Elle Freak 12.30pm Page 18

Wed 5 Members’ Guide to the Gallery 10am Page 20

Thu 6 Members’ Book Club 11am Page 21

Tue 11 Lunchtime Talk Robert Reason 12.30pm Page 18

Tue 18 Lunchtime Talk Alice Clanachan 12.30pm Page 18

Sun 23 New Members’ Tour 10.30am Page 20

Tue 25 Lunchtime Talk Jane Messenger 12.30pm Page 18

Fri 28 Members’ Preview Dark Heart 1pm Page 10

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MARCHSat 1 2014 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Dark Heart opens 10am Page 3

Skywhale in the Adelaide Botanic Garden 11am Page 4

Skywhale Artist Talk in the Adelaide Botanic Garden 11am Page 4

Skywhale Art Workshop, in the Adelaide Botanic Garden 12pm Page 4

Dark Heart Artist Talk Martu artists and Lynette Wallworth 1pm Page 4

Dark Heart Artist Talk Brook Andrew and Del Kathryn Barton 2pm Page 4

Members’ Book Club 2pm Page 21

Dark Heart Artist Talk eX de Medici and Alex Seton 3pm Page 4

Sun 2 Workshop House of Cards 11am Page 9

START at the Gallery Strange Streetscapes 11am Page 15

Dark Heart Artist Talk Jonathan Jones and Tjala Arts 1pm Page 4

Dark Heart Artist Talk Warwick Thornton and Richard Lewer 2pm Page 4

Dark Heart Artist Talk Ben Quilty and Ian Strange 3pm Page 4

Tue 4 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Nick Mitzevich 12.30pm Page 9

Wed 5 Members’ Guide to the Gallery 10am Page 20

Teacher Briefing Dark Heart 4.30pm Page 13

Thu 6 Members’ Book Club 11am Page 21

Sat 8 Auslan Tour Dark Heart 2pm Page 3

Sun 9 Workshop Taxidermy Demonstration 1pm Page 10

Tue 11 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Lisa Slade 12.30pm Page 9

Fri 14 Contemporary Collectors Event 7pm Page 21

Sat 15 Dark Heart Artist Talk Sally Smart 1pm Page 9

Tue 18 Lunchtime Talk Russell Kelty 12.30pm Page 18

Wed 19 New Members’ Tour 10.30am Page 20

Fri 21 DEPARTURE Dark Heart 6pm Page 4

Sun 23 Workshop Animation 10am Page 10

Tue 25 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Dr Claire Roberts 12.30pm Page 9

Sat 29 Dark Heart Artist Talk Julia Robinson 1pm Page 9

APRILTue 1 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Maria Zagala 12.30pm Page 9

Wed 2 Members’ Guide to the Gallery 10am Page 20

Thu 3 Members’ Book Club 11am Page 21

Sat 5 Members’ Book Club 2pm Page 21

Sun 6 START at the Gallery Get Smart 11am Page 15

Tue 8 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Robert Reason 12.30pm Page 9

Sat 12 Dark Heart Artist Talk Caroline Rothwell 1pm Page 9

Auslan Tour Dark Heart 2pm Page 3

Foundation Event 6.30pm Page 21

Tue 15 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Elle Freak 12.30pm Page 9

Wed 16 New Members’ Tour 10.30am Page 20

Fri 18 Easter Program Tour Bishop Ian George 11am & 2pm Page 19

Sat 19 Easter Program Tour Father Anthony Kain 11am Page 19

Tue 22 - 24 School Holiday Program Bust Up 10am, 11.30am & 1pm Page 15

Tue 22 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Serena Wong 12.30pm Page 9

Sat 26 Dark Heart Artist Talk Trent Parke 1pm Page 9

Sun 27 Workshop Art Writing 1pm Page 10

Tue 29 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Lisa Slade 12.30pm Page 9

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WANT TO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR ART? The Art Gallery will be recruiting new Guides in 2014. Full training is provided, along with great opportunities to learn about art, meet interesting people and make new friends.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Email agsa.marketing@artgallery.sa.gov.au

Installation view: Students from Felixstow Community School with Gallery Guide in HEARTLAND, 2013

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Installation view: Melrose Wing of European Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, 2013. Photo: Sam Noonan

MAYThu 1 Members’ Book Club 11am Page 21

Sat 3 Members’ Book Club 2pm Page 21

Sun 4 START at the Gallery House of Cards 11am Page 15

Tue 6 Lunchtime Talk Dark Heart, Nick Mitzevich 12.30pm Page 9

Wed 7 Members’ Guide to the Gallery 10am Page 20

Fri 9 Contemporary Collectors Event 7pm Page 21

Sat 10 Dark Heart Artist Talk Nick Mitzevich 1pm Page 9

Sun 11 Dark Heart closes 5pm Page 3

Tue 13 Lunchtime Talk Russell Kelty 12.30pm Page 18

Tue 20 Lunchtime Talk Nici Cumpston 12.30pm Page 9

Sun 25 New Members’ Tour 10.30am Page 20

Tue 27 Lunchtime Talk James Bennett 12.30pm Page 19

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Visit artgallery.sa.gov.au Call 08 8207 7000 Email agsainformation@artgallery.sa.gov.au

OPENING HOURSDaily, 10am–5pm (closed Christmas day)

ADMISSIONAdmission is free. Charges may apply for special exhibitions.

GETTING HEREThe Art Gallery is located on North Terrace, Adelaide’s cultural boulevard, between the South Australian Museum and the University of Adelaide. North Terrace runs east-west, along the northern edge of the CBD and is well serviced by public transport including buses and trams.

PAID PARKINGParking is available opposite the Art Gallery in the Wilson’s car park on North Terrace. Other car parks are available nearby.

ACCESSWheelchair and pram access is available to all areas of the Art Gallery. Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the North Terrace main entrance. Please telephone 08 8207 7000 in advance of your visit for more information or to reserve a wheelchair.

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To find out about partnership opportunities at the Art Gallery, please call our Development Team on 08 8207 7031

back cover detail: Ah Xian, Evolutionaura17: Tai-lake Stone-5, 2011-2013, bronze, gold and Tai-lake stone; courtesy the artist

detail: Julia deVille, Victorian Cat Mummy, 2012, cat, glass, linen, sterling silver, antique lace, Victorian baby boots, Victorian baby’s cape; courtesy the artist, Sophie Gannon Gallery, Melbourne and Jan Murphy Gallery, Brisbane. photo: Terence Bogue

A R T G A L L E R Y O F S O U T H A U S T R A L I ANORTH TERRACE , ADELAIDE Open dai l y 10am –5pm artga l lery. sa .gov.au