Confronting Contemporary Art: Why is Everyone Nude?
Luke Roberts / Australia b.1952 / Alice Jitterbug:Transformer 1977 printed 2017 / Photographic performance: Inkjet prints from archival black and white photographs / The James C. Sourris AM Collection. Gift of James C. Sourris AM through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Luke Roberts / View full image
When
10.30 – 11.30 am, Sat 17 Oct 2020
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Contemporary art can sometimes be challenging, intriguing and confusing, but don’t let that intimidate you! In this 3-part virtual talk series, unpack the big ideas and ‘art speak’ behind contemporary artworks, including artworks from the QAGOMA Collection. Hosted by Dr Louise R Mayhew. Session 1: Why is everyone nude? Have you ever wondered why the art world delights in the unclothed body? Discover the politics and possibilities of nudity in art. Featuring artists like: Yves Klein, Adrian Piper, Deborah Kelly and Spencer Tunick. Free / Bookings required / These talks are designed for everybody – from the art newcomer to connoisseur / Participant’s webcam and microphone will be disabled / The event will be recorded and made available on QAGOMA’s YouTube / NOTE: This talk is happening at 10.30am AEST (Queensland time). Proudly presented by HSBC