ART DESTINATION: MELBOURNE

ART FAIRS AND EVENTS

George Baldessin and Baldessin Studio

Australian Galleries, Melbourne is delighted to present two concurrent exhibitions celebrating the life and legacy of George Baldessin. ‘George Baldessin’ presents a highly anticipated exhibition featuring a collection of George Baldessin’s iconic prints, as well as a significant selection of works that have never been exhibited before, including drawings, paintings and sculpture. Across the road in the Australian Galleries Stock Rooms is a vibrant group exhibition, ‘Baldessin Studio, presenting works created at the Baldessin Studio by 29 contemporary artists, both established and emerging, celebrating George Baldessin’s continued legacy of cultivating creative experiences. Tess Edwards Baldessin will speak at the exhibition at 1.30pm on Saturday 5 November, followed by a conversation between Tess Edwards Baldessin and Silvi Glattauer, 'Legacy of the Baldessin Studio' at 2pm.

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McClelland announces inaugural Small Sculpture Award

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What’s in the Stockroom: Alcaston Gallery

Explore the stockroom of Melbourne’s Alcaston Gallery, with Gallery Manager Glenn Manson and Senior Curator Adriana Del Medico.

Melbourne Art Fair Goes Virtual

Melbourne Art Fair to host virtual fair in June.

Mars Gallery welcomes Bronwyn Kidd

MARS Gallery adds photographer Bronwyn Kidd to its stable.

ART HOTELS

Art Hotel: Ovolo Laneways

This modern design den has all the trappings of a luxury boutique hotel with a bohemian twist.