Southern Exposure
dal 20/3/2008 al 31/5/2008
Segnalato da
20/3/2008
Southern Exposure
Museum of Contemporary Art - MCA, Sydney
An exhibition of works from the collection of MCA San Diego offering a unique insight into diverse West Coast contemporary art practices over the last four decades. Southern Exposure include Robert Irwin, Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, Bill Viola and Barbara Kruger. Works address a range of issues shaping our world from the 1960s to the present day, from the anti-war movement to social and feminist debates, to the role of the media and advertising in everyday life. On program a series of gallery talk.
The MCA San Diego and MCA Sydney have collaborated to present two unique exhibitions showcasing the collections of these leading contemporary art institutions.
The MCA Sydney presents Southern Exposure, an exhibition of works from the collection of MCA San Diego offering a unique insight into diverse West Coast contemporary art practices over the last four decades.
A second exhibition, Contemporary Australian Video will be presented at MCA San Diego, featuring film and video works by young and established contemporary Australian artists acquired by MCA Sydney over the past five years.
Southern Exposure artists include Robert Irwin, Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, Bill Viola and Barbara Kruger. Works address a range of issues shaping our world from the 1960s to the present day, from the anti-war movement to social and feminist debates, to the role of the media and advertising in everyday life.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Gallery Floor Talk
Wednesday 26 March 2.30-3.30pm
Gallery Floor Talk
Friday 28 March 2.30-3.30 pm
Gallery Floor Talk
Friday 25 april 2.30-3.30pm
Gallery Floor Talk
Thursday 29 May 2.30-3.00pm
Media Enquiries:
Kym Elphinstone | 0421 106 139 kym.elphinstone@mca.com.au
Museum of Contemporary Art - MCA
140 George Street The Rocks, Sydney