Art can stay in your mind long after visiting this gallery. If it doesn’t make you happy it will puzzle or challenge your thoughts. Visit the most vibrant art gallery found at Melbourne, The RMIT Gallery, which often presents unique exhibition programmes of Australian and International Design such as fashion, architecture, fine art, craft, technology and new media, which coincide with floor talks, lectures and discussions. The RMIT Gallery is opened to the public from 11am to 5pm from Mondays to Fridays, Saturdays from 12am to 5pm and is closed on Sundays and holidays. The various exhibitions organized by the gallery will bring various forms of art into the centre stage. Located at 344, Swanston Street, Melbourne the gallery is easy to find as it is diagonally opposite Melbourne Central Railway Station and can be reached by trams. There is limited parking space available at the Gallery. The frequent exhibitions will feature many compelling contemporary artists and their invincible artwork. The most remarkable thing is that admission is free and can be a one way stop for entertainment and delight as well as knowledge on artifacts, some of it based on Australian ethnic groups. The RMIT Gallery is a cultural portal presenting Australian and international design and fashion and architecture, new media and technology. The exhibitions are occasionally conducted on current interests such as sports or world affairs. The RMIT complex also includes a state of the art auditorium where discussions and lectures are organized. The cultural resources available at the gallery will be very helpful for anyone interested in an in-depth study of the indigenous art of Australia. A visit to a spa too may help you rediscover yourself in a similar way as art would. As much as its exotic name promises, Chuan Spa in Melbourne , located at the Langham Hotel conjures thoughts of spirituality and relaxation through its great roster of treatments. It offers numerous types of massages, and treatments including acupressure and hydrotherapy, that typically end in calmed bliss of a luxury Melbourne Spa.
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RMIT Gallery- A most exciting public art gallery
December 23rd, 2009Art Museum
November 10th, 2009Saatchi Gallery represents the one of the world’s most modern museums of art and is a refreshing addition as one that was made specifically for those who enjoy art in all its styles and types. It caters to the desires and needs of a wide range of art lovers, from students needing to be exposed to the different genres represented in art to young artists needing a place to exhibit their work. It aids in the development of young talent and deepens (formal and informal) students’ appreciation of the contemporary aesthetic depicted in the work and ideologies of contemporary artists. Yet, the museum also extends its influence and aid into the realm of non-traditional art, such as fashion designing and the performing arts. In fact, these artists are supported not just in procuring them an audience for their work, but also in facilitating the purchase of art pieces via the Saatchi interface, which eliminates the middle-man and renders the compensation over to the appropriate artist commission free. The resources available on the Saatchi website are many, as it houses the Stuart Museum that is specifically designated for student artists or recent graduates as a place where they are free to upload their work for public viewing, critiquing, and feedback.
Saatchi Gallery’s gift to the artistic public is valuable in that it offers a new generation of artists and art lovers access to the cutting edge of creativity. However, it allows for the personal and professional growth of the young artist too, by giving them the opportunity to interact with the public in colloquy, conference, as well as business settings. Therefore, through the resources provided by this gallery, students become more cultured in their exposure to contemporary art, and young creative people gain valuable, professional skills that will last them a lifetime.
By: Saatchi Gallery
Modern Art Vs. Contemporary Art
November 2nd, 2009The success of a piece of art depends on how deftly it connects with the audience. If an artwork successfully communicates its message, it is considered to be a masterpiece. Some of the most artistic works of art began flowering in the 19th century till 1970. The flowering of modern art thus began in this era consequently leading the artists to move away from the traditional practices and emphasize more on portrayal of emotion on canvas. Post 1970, modern art preferred being called contemporary art. This includes any art that has been created after 1970 till the present age.
Modern art is not synonymous to contemporary art. The former encompasses only those works that have been created in the first half of the 20th century. Cubism, Futurism, Constructivism- they all form a part of modern art. Contemporary art, on the other hand, signifies those works done at the present time or in the very recent past. The best thing about today’s art is that it is bound by no rigid tradition and has the liberty to experiment with various styles.
Ever since the two world wars took place, there has been a surge of art movements- Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, Post-modernism, Minimalism, and Feminist Art. The number of art movements has grown in numbers in recent times. It’s now common to come across avant-garde movements surfacing with new names every year. The one movement that created quite an uproar in recent times was that of Abstract Expressionism. The followers of this movement believed that art was created just to convey their own feelings and had no relation with the external world.
However, there is a section of people who does not consider modern art as art in the true sense of the term. Many people consider landscape and nature portrayals as the true art form. When modern and contemporary artists create something that challenges their imagination, they question the idea of their being an art.
As a matter of fact, abstract art needs proper understanding and intellect to decode its hidden meaning. Understanding the concept of the artist and appreciating the work on that basis lays the foundation for a successful modern art representation.
By: Suzanne
Dissolving Stereotypes Concerning Contemporary African Art
October 31st, 2009One positive facet of globalisation is the fusion of creative elements from various cultures of the world. The essence of this global shift has drastically changed the contemporary African art market, rendering post modern representations of this great continent, its people and creatures in new and enlightening contexts. Modern African artists work to explore new concepts by interpreting them within their indigenous traditions or by reflecting their authentic African situation or experience in their art work.
However, maybe it is less the content or style of the works than the origin, location or structure of the artist that exhibit them. If you talk about the contemporary art world today you are really referring to a world of art. Modern art cites from Sao Paolo to London, from Kassel to Cape Town all embrace an array of artists and cultures from the four corners of the globe, many of whom were born in Africa. Who are these global artists? And when they make art, do they make African Art? Or do they make modern African art? Contemporary Art from Africa or Postmodern African Art? Are these descriptions only applicable for artists that are from Africa? Or who live in Africa?
Postmodern African Artists Endure a Mixed Blessing
Defining the contemporary artists’ identity based on cultural or geographical boundaries has always been applied, especially in the African case. Unfortunately for many postmodern African artists this is a mixed blessing. Possessing African roots can be seen as a source of pride, an irrelevant fact, or a perpetual curse. Western stereotypes are steadfast and hard to eliminate. Western cultural presuppositions have negatively affected the presentation and interpretation of contemporary African art. In the Washington Post the Tanzanian artist Kiure Msangi quoted the reaction of a journalist: “Do you use acrylic paint? But that is not African!” Kiure Msangi proceeded: “If I would have used in some canvases acrylic paint with cow dung, I am sure the critics would have loved it”.
Can the World’s Contemporary Art Culture Benefit from the African Experience?
Although the stereotypes still exist, there is a growing upward trend in the sale and exhibition of contemporary “African Art”. Both collectors and the general public are investing in exciting vibrant paintings, sculptures, installations and digital art. These contemporary art collections bring delight and financial reward, while enriching many homes with modern form and colour.
The 21st century has been with us for some time and “African Art” is beginning to solidify the respect it has gained in recent years. This contemporary art should not be discarded as a strange sub-category, but be recognised for its sophistication and quality. These modern works of art are being produced by a professional and ethnically diverse art community that spans the globe.
By: Deri Jenkins
