Great Art Debate: Classical vs Contemporary

Left: Guido Cagnacci / The Death of Cleopatra detail) c.1645–55 / Oil on canvas / 95 x 75cm / Purchase, Diane Burke Gift, Gift of J Pierpont Morgan, by exchange, Friends of European Paintings Gifts, Gwynne Andrews Fund, Lila Acheson Wallace, Charles and Jessie Price, and Álvaro Saieh Bendeck Gifts, Gift and Bequest of George Blumenthal and Fletcher Fund, by exchange, and Michel David-Weill Gift, 2016 / 2016.63 / Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Right: Ron Mueck / In bed (detail) 2005 / Mixed media / Purchased 2008. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art/ Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA / © The artist

Left: Guido Cagnacci / The Death of Cleopatra detail) c.1645–55 / Oil on canvas / 95 x 75cm / Purchase, Diane Burke Gift, Gift of J Pierpont Morgan, by exchange, Friends of European Paintings Gifts, Gwynne Andrews Fund, Lila Acheson Wallace, Charles and Jessie Price, and Álvaro Saieh Bendeck Gifts, Gift and Bequest of George Blumenthal and Fletcher Fund, by exchange, and Michel David-Weill Gift, 2016 / 2016.63 / Collection: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Right: Ron Mueck / In bed (detail) 2005 / Mixed media / Purchased 2008. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art/ Photograph: Natasha Harth, QAGOMA / © The artist / View full image

When

7.00 – 8.00pm, Sun 15 Aug 2021

About

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the European Masterpieces: Great Art Debate will now be hosted as a virtual event. We apologise for any inconvenience. Your ticket will be refunded this week through our ticketing provider, QTIX. Which art is superior – classical or contemporary? Two art historians compete in an art battle royale! Hear from Mary McGillivray and Dr Louise R Mayhew as they debate what most floats your boat: the technical skills of the old masters, or the change making brilliance of contemporary artists. Hosted by Aimon Clark (Not On Your Rider and Isolation Trivia). Free / Bookings required / Participant’s webcam and microphone will be disabled The event will be recorded and made available on QAGOMA YouTube. Read more about 'European Masterpieces' on the QAGOMA Blog. This exhibition is organised by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York in collaboration with Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art and Art Exhibitions Australia.