Location: Annie Wyatt Room at the National Trust Centre
To celebrate the publication of 'Interwoven Journeys: The Michael Abbott Collections of Asian Art', there will be presentations from two of the contributors, Matt Cox and Stan Florek. This event also includes the TAASA AGM, a second-hand book sale, plus wine and food.
Elly will guide attendees through the exhibition at Delmar Gallery, discussing the artists' relationships with traditional practices and how the works are brought into the contemporary art world.
Location: Chau Chak Wing Museum, University Place, The University of Sydney
The Ceramics Study Group (CSG) invites TAASA members for a guided tour of the exhibition 'Villages and Empires: Ancient Cultures of the Middle East at the Chau Chak Wing Museum' (CCWM). The tour will be conducted by Paul Donnelly, Deputy Director of the CCWM and is for TAASA members only.
Location: Annie Wyatt Room at the National Trust Centre
Carole Douglas began working with Aari artisans in Gujarat almost 30 years ago. In this illustrated talk, and using actual examples, she will trace the origins of this embroidery style and offer insights into its current status both as a ‘folk' art and as a high end fashion statement.
