Art After Hours during August presents a range of talks exploring the major exhibitions Silk Ikats of Central Asia and Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism (opening 6 August). Highlights include talks by Linda Jackson and Moffatt Oxenbould. CELEBRITY TALKS 6.30pm 5 Aug - Linda Jackson, designer, in conversation with Helen Grasswill, producer, ABC-TV's Australian Story, in association with Silk Ikats of Central Asia. 12 Aug - Susan Carland, Salam Cafe presenter, in conversation with Helen Grasswill in association with Silk Ikats of Central Asia. 19 Aug - Josef Lebovic, exhibition lender, in association with Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism. 26 Aug - Moffatt Oxenbould, former artistic director of Opera Australia, in association with Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism. EXHIBITION TALKS 5.30pm 5 Aug - Fiona Kidd, archaeologist, in association with Silk Ikats of Central Asia. 5Aug - Bill Gregory, director of Annandale Galleries, in association with The Dreamers. 12 Aug - Vanessa Russ, Indigenous artist and Gallery educator, in assocation with The Dreamers. 12 Aug - Gillian Green, vice president of The Asian Arts Society of Australia, in association with Silk Ikats of Central Asia. 19 Aug - Tony Bond, head curator international art, in association with et al. 19 Aug - Peter Raissis, curator, in association with Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism. 26 Aug - Naomi Flatt, curator, in association with Nicholas Mangan. 26 Aug - Michelle Hiscock, artist, in association with Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism. FREE FILM PROGRAM 7.15pm EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW IN AUGUST Silk Ikats of Central Asia - until 11 October 2009 Intensely Dutch - until 23 August 2009 Printmaking in the Age of Romanticism - 6 August - 25 October 2009 Sydney Long: Pan - until 30 August et al. maintenance of social solidarity - until 13 September 2009 Nicholas Mangan - until 13 September 2009 Contemporary Collection - until 2 October 2009 The Dreamers - until 6 December 2009
Weekly program information at www.artafterhours.com.au Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney 2000 National toll free 1800 679 278 Media Information Susanne Briggs Art Gallery of New South Wales Images and Interviews available on request Telephone: (02) 9225 1791 Email: susanneb@ag.nsw.gov.au IMAGES (Left to right): Susan Carland, Linda Jackson, Moffat Oxenbould
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