EXPERIENCE conflict through the eyes of leading Australian artists, which are being brought to life in a series of talks presented by local academic and historian, Dr Darius von Güttner.
The Australian War Memorials’ touring exhibition, Art in Conflict, was debuted at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) earlier this year and will leave the region in August.
A showcase of diverse responses to war, Art in Conflict includes more than 70 artworks of diverse styles and themes. Comprised of a dense collection of artworks, including new bodies of work launched for the exhibition, SAM Talks: Art in Conflict is ideal for students and teachers, and anyone interested in art, history, or multi-media.
“This exhibition is incredibly timely. People are increasingly discussing conflict and there is a lot of fear about what is happening in Ukraine,” said Darius, who is a historian of East Central Europe that has an interest in the transmission of ideas and global history.
In the final installments, Darius will speak of artworks in the collection in a global context and then shift his lens to the SAM collection, that has been built over 80+ years and currently spans almost 4,000 significant objects.
The sessions will run July 26 and August 2, from 5.30 to 6.30pm. Entry is free with registration, and light refreshments will be available.
To RSVP, please visit https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/whats-on/sam-talks-art-in-conflict-with-dr-darius-von-guttner/
