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25.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST NATURE Ken Gosbell, Hoopoe with lunch, 2018... pigment inkjet print See more
25.01.2022 We loved having Melinda Clarke come and share her story behind the @themelbournemap. A passion project come to fruition and loved by so many. @ MGA - Monash Gallery of Art
25.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST MONOCHROME Anthony Pearsall, A budget Christo, 2019... pigment inkjet print See more
24.01.2022 Please join us on Wednesday 10th July at the Monash Gallery of Art for supper and a presentation by Melinda Clarke -the founder and producer of The Melbourne Map. The map is an incredibly detailed hand drawn illustration of the CBD and surrounding suburbs. Melinda will talk about the trials, tribulations and joys of creating this extraordinary artwork in the 90’s and again in 2019. The latest Map has just been printed and people attending the talk will be the first to view th...e new product! . For bookings please call the gallery on (03) 8544 0500 or email [email protected] . Friends of MGA members $12/$6 talk only Non members $14/$8 talk only See more
23.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST LANDSCAPE Andrea Esposito, The serene pillar, 2017... pigment inkjet print See more
23.01.2022 By rotating the camera while overlaying as many as 72 multiple exposures, I was able to build up complex patterns which have affinities with the geometrical structures of the domes and traditional forms such as oriental rugs and mandalas, as well as system-based minimalist art. . Photographic and video of artist David Stephenson talks of his series ‘Star drawings’ (1995-2009) in the latest Friends of MGA newsletter. The MGA collection is lucky to be home to 25 works by Step...henson including these three ‘Star drawings’, two of which were acquired with funds raised by the Friends of MGA. . The Friends of MGA newsletter is exclusive to members so check your inbox for your copy. Not a member? You can sign up at shop.mga.org.au . Images: David STEPHENSON Star drawing 1996/402, 1996/1902, 1996/906, 1996 from the series Star drawings 19952009 #chromogenicprint 56.0 x 56.0 cm courtesy of the artist #davidstephensonart MGA - Monash Gallery of Art See more
23.01.2022 The Friends of MGA Photography Competition is exhibiting until November 24 in the Atrium Gallery at MGA, 7 days a week. Come and check it out today!
19.01.2022 Council elections are happening in October. During the election period (from midnight 22 September until 6pm 24 October) we will not publish anything that may influence, or be seen to influence, people’s voting decisions. Visitor posts will also be disabled during this period and comments removed if they seek to influence people’s voting decisions. Private messages can still be received and responded to. https://www.monash.vic.gov.au//Caretaker-period-during-Cou
18.01.2022 Please join us on Monday 18th November at the Monash Gallery Of Art for morning coffee and a presentation by MGA Associate Curator Gareth Syvret. Gareth will give a talk about his career as a photographic curator, archivist and historian; first impressions of MGA; and a glimpse of what’s coming up in the exhibitions program for the year ahead. Gareth’s talk will be directly followed by the Friends of MGA Inc. Annual General Meeting. . For bookings please call the gallery on (...03) 8544 0500 or email [email protected] . Friends of MGA members $10/$5 talk only Non members $12/$6 talk only
17.01.2022 Entries for the 2019 Friends of MGA Photography Competition and Exhibition are now open! Entries will be accepted until September 22. . Photographers in our Friends community are encouraged to submit up to three prints to the competition to be selected for exhibition .... Prints need to be submitted to the MGA gallery reception during business hours along with a completed entry form . Full Terms and Conditions can be found using the link in the Bio See more
17.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST CREATIVE Ian Bock, Firefighters, 2019... pigment inkjet print See more
15.01.2022 In the lead up to this year’s annual Friends of MGA Photography Competition and Exhibition, we reached out to last year’s categories winners to share with us some of their current or ongoing photographic projects. . Flinders Street is the beginning of a series documenting popular streets and buildings in Melbourne. Using intentional blur techniques in post production the streets of Melbourne can take on a different perspective eliminating the chaos of the street, and adding... a stately, surreal alternative to a scene that we may witness daily. Jen FAWKES Flinders Street 2020 Courtesy of the artist
14.01.2022 Please join us on Monday 19th August at the Monash Gallery Of Art for morning coffee and a presentation by guest speaker Dr Noushka Reiter from the @royalbotanicgardensvic who will speak about the fascinating orchid conservation program, the largest of its type in the world, designed to battle the pending extinction of native orchids in Australia. . For bookings please call the gallery on (03) 8544 0500 or email [email protected] .... Friends of MGA members $10/$5 talk only Non members $12/$6 talk only
14.01.2022 Please join us on Monday 16th March at the Monash Gallery Of Art for morning coffee and a presentation by guest speaker Barney Meyer. Barney will take us on a Virtual Tour from the birth of Melbourne, travelling through 1875, 1963 and finally arriving at the second decade of the millennium with spectacular views of an ever-changing cityscape. Barney will demonstrate Time Travel by allowing you to switch between the stages of Melbourne’s development and to see annotated landma...rks. By linking old and new views into a timeline, this journey will tell the story of Melbourne’s growth and transformation as well as the development of image-making technology. . For bookings please call the gallery on (03) 8544 0500 or email [email protected] . Friends of MGA members $10/$5 talk only Non members $12/$6 talk only
13.01.2022 Please join us on Wednesday 11th September at the Monash Gallery Of Art for supper and a presentation by guest speaker photographer Darron Davies. Darron has exhibited widely in recent years working with digital and film, from landscape to interiors and studios based photography. Darron, who is based in Castlemaine, Victoria, will speak about The Rodders Photo Project, an exploration of Castlemaine’s unique rodding culture. Darron will share how the project evolved and how he... fuses a connection between castlemaine’s fine art and rodding communities. . For bookings please call the gallery on (03) 8544 0500 or email [email protected] . Friends of MGA members $12/$6 talk only Non members $14/$8 talk only
12.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST ARCHITECTURE Sally Paterson,Yellow box, 2019... CLAB print See more
11.01.2022 Wishing MGA a happy 30th birthday.
10.01.2022 Robyn Stacey: as still as life | A Monash Gallery of Art (MGA) travelling exhibition opens 12 October 2020 at FUMA - Flinders University Museum of Art in Adelai...de. Robyn Stacey is one of Australia’s leading photographic artists whose fascination with the still-life genre inspired the magnificent works in this exhibition. Through the contemporary medium of photography Stacey brings historical collections to life on a monumental scale, interrogating what these collections meant for the original owners and brilliantly interweaving personal historical narratives into sumptuous still lifes. On display until 5 February 2021, learn more at https://www.flinders.edu.au//exhibitions/robyn-stacey-as-s Image: Robyn STACEY Miss Eliza Wentworth's glassware 2008 from the series The great and the good chromogenic print 120.0 x 160.0 cm Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection acquired with assistance from the Friends of MGA courtesy of the artist, Darren Knight Gallery (Sydney) and Jan Manton Art (Brisbane)
09.01.2022 Have you tried the new fusion menu at the MGA cafe? As a Friend of MGA you will receive 10% discount at the @mgacafe as well as many other exclusive benefits throughout the year!
09.01.2022 Please join us on Monday 21st October at the Monash Gallery Of Art for morning coffee and a presentation by guest speaker MarJo Angelico, president of the Waverley Historical Society Vic. Inc. The society was established in 1970 by a group of local residents concerned with recording and preserving the history of the rapidly growing area. Many of these members were descendants of the pioneer settlers and used their family histories to contribute to recoding the rich fabric of ...the districts development. MarJo is joining us to discuss a range of local icons as well as lesser-known spots of importance in the Waverley district. . For bookings please call the gallery on (03) 8544 0500 or email [email protected] . Friends of MGA members $10/$5 talk only Non members $12/$6 talk only
09.01.2022 Friends of MGA Photography Competition Awards night. A great night with a great community of photographers. Congratulations to all the finalists and category winners!
09.01.2022 Thank you to all our members who entered work into this year’s Friends of MGA photography competition and exhibition. We invite you to the official launch and winner announcements on October 2.
09.01.2022 What a night and what a treat! Friends of MGA exclusive behind the scene tour with MGA Senior Curator Pippa Milne and MGA Education and Public Programs Coordinator Stephanie Richter. @ MGA - Monash Gallery of Art
08.01.2022 What a delightful presentation by @darrondavies on Thursday night for the Friends of MGA supper talk. Such unique insight into Castlemaine’s Rodding community and Darron’s portraits influenced by classical art. @ MGA - Monash Gallery of Art
01.01.2022 In the lead up to this years’ annual Friends of MGA Photography Competition and Exhibition, we reached out to last years’ categories winners to share with us some of their current or ongoing photographic projects. . Ian BOCK I can keep busy for 14 days (but don’t touch the cage) 2020... Courtesy of the artist See more
01.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST PRINT Malcolm Gamble, Saroma snowscape, 2019... pigment inkjet print See more
01.01.2022 FRIENDS OF MGA PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION 2019 . BEST PORTRAIT Jennifer Fawkes, The fish man of Dublin, 2018... pigment inkjet print See more
