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Savanhdary Vongpoothorn Various levels 2002, synthetic polymer paint on perforated canvas, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, purchased 2002. (Cropped)
Big Dat Out in Canberra – CONTEMPORARY WORLDS: Indonesia and Savanhdary Vongpoothorn: All that arises
Saturday 14 September, 10:15 am – 3:30 pm. NGA and ANU Drill Hall Gallery.
Big Day out in Canberra PROGRAM
Morning: National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes
10.15 am Meet at in the Level 1 foyer prior to moving into the galleries to enjoy Duto Hardono: In harmoniaprogression, a live vocal performance of action and reaction that transforms language, evoking universal forms of human communication. Realised by a local choir throughout the Gallery, In harmonia progressio creates new improvised compositions with every performance. A public performance in association with Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia.
11.30 am Reconvene in the Temporary Exhibitions Gallery foyer for a tour of Contemporary Worlds: Indonesia with Carol Cains, Senior Curator of Asian Art.
12.30 – 2 pm Enjoy lunch at the National Gallery café, or anywhere you fancy, or stay on-theme and view Yayoi Kusama’s installation SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS 2017.
Afternoon: ANU Drill Hall Gallery, Kingsley Street, Acton
2 pm Meet at the Drill Hall Gallery entrance to enjoy a conversation between artist Savanhdary Vongpoothorn and Drill Hall Gallery Director Terence Maloon about All that arises, a solo exhibition examining over two decades of Vongpoothorn’s practice.
3.30 pm Meet for a drink in the Hyatt Hotel – purchase your own drinks at the bar and join together in the garden for a chat.
Transport: Own transport required. If you would like a lift between events, please let Bronwyn Campbell know at the time of booking.
How to Book: RSVP Bronwyn Campbell at missbronny@hotmail.com. Details of the events and address for the drinks will be provided on receipt of your booking.
How to Pay:
1. By Direct Debit (use “your name, Indonesia” as reference)
BSB: 012 003 Account Number: 2185 28414
Account Name: The Asian Arts Society of Australia
2. Via this website using credit card or Paypal – see bookings button above right.
