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Deadline: Exhibition Proposals for First Semester 2010

Posted Nov 05, 2009 in events

Exhibition Proposal for First Semester 2010 (February – May) closing date on Monday 9 November 2009. Click here for submission deatails.

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The Sham

Posted Jul 01, 2009 in events

During April and May 2006, Lucas Ihlein made a vow to remain entirely within the boundaries of his own neighbourhood (Sydney’s inner-western suburb of Petersham, a.k.a. ‘The Sham’) for a period of two months. 28 July–7 August

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Touch

Posted Jul 01, 2009 in events

With Touch Molly Cook explores materials and objects that are often missed or discarded. 11–21 August, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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an and

Posted Jun 30, 2009 in events

Matthew Greaves: Water suddenly boils, Water gradually boils, Water is suddenly boiling… 25 August–4 September. Opening night: 5-7pm, Wednesday 26 August

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Ways to Swing a Cat

Posted Jun 30, 2009 in events

Exploring through extended painting practices, certain relationships with time, space and the gallery. 8–18 September. George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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do it 2009

Posted Jun 30, 2009 in events

Coordinated by Dr Elizabeth Presa and presented by VCAM Centre for Ideas and Central Academy of Fine Arts Beijing students. do it famously began as a discussion between artists Christian Boltanski and Bertrand Lavier, and writer and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, in 1993 in Paris. 6–16 October, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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Feeble: Selected photographs and found objects by Glenn Sloggett

Posted Jun 30, 2009 in events

Australian photographer Glenn Sloggett is known for his dark comedic images of the walked street. Curated by Carolyn Dew. 20–30 October, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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Making Sense

Posted Jun 30, 2009 in events

Making Sense celebrates the work of Visual Media students from the Bachelor of Creative Arts. Coordinated by Dr Barbara Bolt. 3–13 November, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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Lots of people have what you have

Posted Feb 10, 2009 in events

Last week! According to cognitive behavioural therapy, personality can be explained by a triangle with three corners: emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. 24 February /13 March, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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(in silent mode)

Posted Feb 10, 2009 in events

Our balance seems out of step. Our continual acceleration makes us seldom appreciate the slow. Opening night: Wednesday 18 March, 5–7pm Runs 17-27March. George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

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Platform for Performance

Posted Feb 10, 2009 in events

An exhibition by Utako Shindo. With video and photography, I trace my performance of walking across the University of Melbourne campus. 31 March / 9 April
Opening night: Wednesday 1 April, 5–7pm

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the sound of your breath fades with the light

Posted Feb 10, 2009 in events

A temporary site-specific project, is a subtle investigation into the environment and architecture of the George Paton Gallery. Tuesday 21 April to Friday 1 May.

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Trotsky vs Stalin

Posted Feb 10, 2009 in events

A Marxist analysis of the various forms protest art has taken over the past 100-odd years in the advanced capitalist countries. Tuesday 5 May to Friday 15 May, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House. Opening Night TONIGHT 5pm Wednesday 6 May

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Archives

Posted Feb 10, 2009 in events

Archives is firstly an enquiry into the ephemeral quality of tangible materials. The work in this exhibition provides potential insights into the seemingly unattainable nature of the physical world. Tuesday 19 to Friday 29 May, George Paton Gallery, second floor, Union House.

When You Think About Art

When You Think About Art: The Ewing and George Paton Galleries 1971–2008

Posted Sep 15, 2008 in events

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This richly illustrated history provides an account of one of the most spirited art spaces in Melbourne. As Australia’s first publicly funded avant-garde space, the Ewing and George Paton Gallery was in a unique position.

When You Think About Art

When You Think About Art

Posted Jul 10, 2008 in events

12/22 August
Exhibition to accompany the launch of the Pan Macmillan publication. When you think about art: The Ewing and George Paton Gallery 1971–2008, edited by Helen Vivian. Free event.