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TICKET INCLUDES FILM AND 30-MINUTE DISCUSSION

On the final weekend of the ‘Quilty’ exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art, join us for a screening of the new documentary Quilty: Painting the Shadows followed by a conversation with the film’s director, Catherine Hunter. A veteran of artist-focused documentaries, Hunter will discuss the process of documenting the personal process of art making and her working relationship with Ben Quilty. Quilty: Painting the Shadows ticket holders are also offered an hour of exclusive access to the ‘Quilty’ exhibition after the event.

Quilty: Painting in the Shadows 2019 Ages 15+

A fascinating exploration of the creative process, Quilty: Painting the Shadows follows one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists.

Director Catherine Hunter has unprecedented access to Ben Quilty’s intimate process, following the artist into the personal space of his studio as he completes one of his most challenging art works. An artist with a profound commitment to social activism fuelled by a boundless curiosity about the human condition, Quilty talks extensively about his drive to create: ‘My work is about compassion and empathy but also anger and resistance. Through it I hope to push compassion to the forefront of national debate.’

TICKET INCLUDES FILM AND 30-MINUTE DISCUSSION On the final weekend of the ‘Quilty’ exhibition at the Gallery of Modern Art, join us for a screening of the new documentary Quilty: Painting the Shadows followed by a conversation with the film’s director, Catherine Hunter. A veteran of artist-focused documentaries, Hunter will discuss the process of documenting the personal process of art making and her working relationship with Ben Quilty. Quilty: Painting the Shadows ticket holders are also offered an hour of exclusive access to the ‘Quilty’ exhibition after the event. Quilty: Painting in the Shadows 2019 Ages 15+ A fascinating exploration of the creative process, Quilty: Painting the Shadows follows one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists. Director Catherine Hunter has unprecedented access to Ben Quilty’s intimate process, following the artist into the personal space of his studio as he completes one of his most challenging art works. An artist with a profound commitment to social activism fuelled by a boundless curiosity about the human condition, Quilty talks extensively about his drive to create: ‘My work is about compassion and empathy but also anger and resistance. Through it I hope to push compassion to the forefront of national debate.’