Event Highlights: 17 – 30 September
Welcome to the Christchurch Art Gallery eNewsletter. This fortnight marks the start of the SCAPE 2008 Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space, which will see more than 25 exciting new artworks by artists from around the world populating the public spaces of Christchurch – head down to the Gallery to check out the indoor exhibition and great range of associated events.
And make sure you don't miss our exclusive performance by The Donkey’s Tail, a free-noise ensemble that features a range of talented musicians playing some unique instruments! Also, why not check out the demonstration of Chinese kite flying in the Gallery forecourt – it's sure to be a fun afternoon.
20 September – 30 November
Christchurch Art Gallery is the hub for the SCAPE 2008 Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space. Every two years, SCAPE brings renowned artists to Christchurch to create exciting new public artworks. This year at the Gallery, visit Guillaume Bijl's glittering stage – set for an imaginary beauty competition, and borrow one of Ann Veronica Janssens's elegant silver bikes to explore SCAPE's outdoor artworks.
Fri 19 September
6 – 6.45pm, Philip Carter Family Auditorium, free
Join curators Fulya Erdemci and Danae Mossman for a special introduction to the SCAPE 2008 Biennial, facilitated by Radio New Zealand's Lynn Freeman and SCAPE director Deborah McCormick.
Ann Veronica Janssens Bikes London 2007. Photo: Guillaume Bleret |
Sat 20 September
10am – 3.30pm, foyer, free
Experience the poetic transformation of a bicycle by Ann Veronica Janssens – collect a map from the foyer and take your own tour of SCAPE.
Sat 27 September
2.30 – 3.30pm, meet at the front desk, free
Join SCAPE director Deborah McCormick and artists James Oram and Paul Johns on a guided walking tour of their works around Christchurch.
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Wed 17 September
6pm, Philip Carter Family Auditorium, free
Dr Daniel Palmer, lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne, discusses the ways in which contemporary digital visual media are transforming art practices, and explores cutting-edge developments in Australian video art.
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Daniel Crooks Static No.10 (falling as a means of rising) still, 2007. DV/DVD. Courtesy of the artist and Anna Schwartz Gallery |
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Wed 24 September
6pm, floortalk, free
Freelance critic, curator and artist John Hurrell explores the work of video artist Daniel Crooks.
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John Nixon and Matt Hinkley The Donkey's Tail 2007 |
Thu 18 September
7pm, Philip Carter Family Auditorium, free
An experimental, free-noise ensemble led by Melbourne-based abstract artist John Nixon, featuring Marco Fusinato, Greg Malcolm and Bruce Russell. This electrifying performance will utilise various home-made instruments and noise-making objects as well as electric guitars, drums and percussion.
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Sun 28 September
2pm, forecourt, free
Experience the skill, colour and beauty in a demonstration of kite flying by master kite-maker Mr Xu. No wind required!
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