A friend has asked which exhibitions I enjoyed most during 2009. What a fabulous question! I liked the idea of recalling the many exhibitions I’ve visited in Melbourne, and making some attempt to choose my favourite(s).
The “Archive Listing” page will provide the interested reader with all of the posts I’ve written, including the many exhibition reviews. While I won’t go through all of the ones I’ve visited, I’ll make special mention of a handful (in chronological order, just for fun) and why they caught my attention.
- Bettina Speckner @ Gallery Funaki, March 2009
this was a wonderful collection; her detail on the back of the brooches in particular was captivating; the colouring and shapes somewhat evocative and quite nostalgic; just beautiful; this exhibition started a continuing love affair - ‘The Fox and the Crow‘ @ Guildford Lane Gallery, March 2009
I particularly enjoyed the combination of frail thin fabrics and metal adornments; the lighting and wall-projection made it most memorable - ‘Dressed to Rule: Imperial Robes of China‘ @ NGV, May 2009
while not jewellery-focussed, my love of embroidery on silk was sated here - Natasha Dusenjko ‘Babel‘ @ Craft Vic, May 2009
again, not a metal in sight; Natasha’s installation made such a strong impression on me, that I would very happily name it my favourite non-jewellery exhibition of the year - ‘Schmuck 2009‘ @ RMIT Gallery, May 2009
the month of May was generous to art-lovers indeed! regular readers will well know my enjoyment of this exhibition - ‘It’s got legs‘ @ RMIT School of Art Gallery, September 2009
the postgraduate show at RMIT was full of fabulous pieces - Carlier Makigawa ‘October 2009‘ @ Gallery Funaki, October 2009
the larger scale objects were incredibly beautiful and somehow sad (in a yearning and loving way) for me - Marcos Davidson ‘The House of Hallmarcos‘ @ Until Never, November 2009
the design of this exhibition is one all artists, regardless of media, should take note of
There were many others that were wonderful, but I cannot list them all! Also, there were many outstanding individual works within groups exhibitions too…
I’d love to hear from readers and regular exhibition visitors – what was your favourite exhibition in 2009?
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