MARGARET PRESTON ART AND LIFE
EXHIBITION
ARTIST
EVENTS
GARDEN TOURS
EDUCATION
ORDER CATALOGUE
Art Gallery of New South Wales 29 July to 23 October 2005
EVENTS
overview
guided tours
films
view program for august
view program for september
view program for october
lectures
exhibition talks
symposium
art after hours
celebrity talks
concert series
royal botanic garden events
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Celebrity Talks 6.30–7pm
Invited celebrity guests give personal insights into Margaret Preston's art

August

3 August
Who discovered our plants?
 Peter Valder botanist and author
Book signing of Peter Valder’s books The Garden Plants of China, Gardens in China and Wisterias in the Gallery Bookshop at 7pm

10 August
Australian natives and the art of floral sculpting, Tracey gives thanks to Margaret Preston for her innovative visions of an Australian culture
Tracey Deep of Tracey Deep Floral Sculptures. In conjunction with Design Week

17 August
Jenny Kee meets Margaret Preston
Jenny Kee, artist and designer

October

5 October
Eating Margaret Preston; a not still life over afternoon tea
Simon Marnie, Weekend Presenter ABC 702 Sydney and Cafe Host on the Lifestyle Channel. In conjunction with Good Food Month

12 October
Why do people travel?
Bruce Elder, author, travel writer and journalist

26 October
When the best man for the job is a woman; the art of Margaret Preston
Deborah Thomas, editor, Australian Women’s Weekly
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Images: Simon Marnie, Deborah Thomas and Peter Valder