RESPECTED local academic, Dr Darius von Güttner, will shed light on Art in Conflict and the SAM Collection in a series of talks at the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM).
Art in Conflict, a collection from the Australian War Memorial, is the first touring exhibition to be presented at SAM.
“This exhibition is incredibly timely, people are increasingly discussing history of conflict,” said Darius.
“There’s a lot of fear about what is happening in Ukraine. People all around the world have been affected, and many are expressing how they feel or what action they believe should be taken against Russia.”
Darius is a historian of East Central Europe who is researching the transmission of ideas and global history. He is involved in interdisciplinary research and teaches subjects that examine history from a global perspective.
His insight during this three-part series will capture Shepparton’s part in this exhibition, explain points of local relevancy, and generate conversation around these works before they leave the region.
Darius said this is a terrific opportunity for anyone interested in art, multi-media, or aesthetics to become familiar with the collection, but that this is also an opportune chance for students and teachers to learn more about conflict and its’ representation.
“Questions are being asked by young people. They know conflict, they deal with themes of war and revolution at school in the books they study and the history they learn,” said Darius.
The three-part series will run July 19, 26, and August 2, from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Refreshments will be available. Entry is free with registration required.
