Yes! We're still open

Posted on 18 Jun 2013

We'd like to apologise as our lovely glass windows have been covered with scaffolding making it look very 'under construction' lakeside. The good news is this is only short term and is facilitating urgently needed repairs to our roof. So while we're not looking as glam as usual on the surface, inside we're gorgeous as ever!

Come in and see for yourself. Fred Ward: A Life in Design is now on and runs till 27th July 2013.

Photo: Lewis Hine, Lunch break, 1932

Curator Talk with Michael Desmond

Posted on 09 Mar 2013

CAPITheticAL invites you to look back at the big ideas that shaped our national capital and look forward to the big ideas that will shape our future cities in the 21st Century and beyond.

As part of the Enlighten Festival 2013, the GAD presents an evening with the curator, Michael Desmond, for a talk and tour of the exhibition.

The competition winner's will be announced on Thursday the 14th March, so it's a wonderful opportunity to vote for your favourite entry and see if you can pick the winners!

Saturday 9 March at 7pm.

Entry is free.

YOUNG.HOT.CANBERRA. designer talks # 3

Posted on 26 Jan 2013

Saturday 2 February our designer talk is by the fabulous and super talented Tom Skeehan.

Meet Tom at the GAD at 12pm where he'll discuss his work featured in YOUNG.HOT.CANBERRA, followed by a group bike ride to the city, coffee, lunch and maybe even a spot of ping-pong.

All our Saturday talks are free but RSVP really important for this one.

YOUNG.HOT.CANBERRA. designer talks # 2

Posted on 19 Jan 2013

Saturday 26th January our YHC designer talks continue with renowned graphic designer Chris Doyle in conversation with Magda Keaney.

Chris joins us from Sydney for one day only so don't miss this special opportunity to hear him talk about his work and influences.There will be an opportinity for questions and discussion.

As always talks start at 11am and are FREE.

Drop us a line to let us know you'd like to come: manager@gad.org.au

YOUNG.HOT.CANBERRA. designer talks

Posted on 14 Jan 2013

Please join us for the first of our Saturday morning design talks in conjunction with YOUNG.HOT.CANBERRA.

Each week a designer featured in the exhibition will discuss their work.

Saturday 19th January:

11am Luke Chiswell in conversation with Erin Hinton, Curator, YOUNG.HOT.CANBERRA.

12.30pm Megan Jackson

Talks are free but places are limited so please let us know you'd like to come by dropping a line to manager@gad.org.au with your name and number.

There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

WE'VE GOT A NEW ADDRESS

Posted on 14 Nov 2012

Following a visit from HRH Prince Charles on the weekend the GAD address has changed from 44 Parkes Place to 44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace. Prime Minister Gillard was present with the Royal couple to unveil a sign accouncing the new name and said 'the name change is a fitting tribute to the Queen, immortalising her memory in the architecture of Australia's capital'.

LAST CHANCE TICKETS

Posted on 01 Nov 2012

ONLY TWO DAYS TO GET YOUR TICKET TO THE GAD SUMMER PARTY THIS SATURDAY

GAD SUMMER PARTY

Posted on 28 Sep 2012

It is with with pleasure that we announce THE GREAT GAD SUMMER PARTY. It's our major fundraiser of the year so come and have a ball and help support the GAD. We've taken inspiration from The Great Gatsby so think New York, 1922, Louise Brooks and gentlemen in cool, beautiful suits...GAD SECRET 2012 is a special one night only exhibition and sale made possible by the generous support of artists and designers from our community and as far afield as London. We're offering you the chance to buy a postcard made by the most incredible list of contributors all who have produced something especially for the night - but we won't tell you who it's by until it's yours...we'll also be auctioning exquisite design pieces and you're in with a chance to take home a John Gollings photograph just by buying a ticket.

Proceeds will go toward keeping the GAD open on a Sunday and to continuing our program of exhibitions and events championing design in Australia.

DETAILS:

Saturday Nov 3 2012

7-11pm

Exhibition: For one night only. GAD SECRET 2012

Entertainment: The Baron & His Pocket Orchestra

Canapes and drinks and lots of fun...

TICKETS: $93.85 (incl GST and booking fee)

Bookings: www.thegreatgadsummerparty.eventbrite.com

Parlour survey

Posted on 13 Jul 2012

Parlour is a new website bringing together research, resources and informed opinion on gender, equity and architecture. It seeks to expand the spaces and opportunities available to women while also revealing the many women who already contribute in diverse ways.

Parlour's first survey is now live - please fill it out to help us to build a more nuanced picture of the women of Australian architecture.

If you are a woman involved in Australian architecture, or with a background in Australian architecture, Parlour wants to know about you. The survey takes an expanded view of what architectural activity and modes of practice might be and includes women abroad with backgrounds in Australian architecture, and those who have ‘left’ architecture.

Find the survey here: http://www.archiparlour.org/where-do-all-the-women-go

Please also pass it on to others who might be interested.

2012 ACT Architecture Award Jury Presentation & Exhibition

Posted on 01 Mar 2012

10:15am – 6pm Monday 5^th & 10:15am – 3:30pm Tuesday 6^th March at the Gallery of Australian Design

Don't miss this great opportunity to hear architects from all over Australia present their 2012 ACT Architecture Award entries to the jury. An exhibition of the award entries will be exhibited at the Gallery of Australian Design all week starting on Monday 5^th March. Visit architecture.com.au/act for further information and a detailed schedule of presentations.

Image: Australian War Memorial Eastern Precinct Development - Johnson Pilton Walker. 2011 Canberra Medallion recipient. Photograph by Brett Boardman.

ENLIGHTEN - Australian Design Series

Posted on 18 Jan 2012

Don't miss the chance to see Canberra in a whole new light! March is a great time to come to Canberra and catch all the action.

As part of ENLIGHTEN, GAD will be hosting a series of talks over 4 big nights! Enjoy drinks and tunes by the lake as some of Australia's most innovative and enquiring minds provide a glimpse of the radical new directions emerging in Australian design practice.

Speakers include Alexander Lotersztain (Fri 2 March), named one of the 100 most important young product designers worldwide in &fork by Phaidon and top 10 of 100 Young Brightest Australian Achievers (Bayer/Bulletin Award);

Richard Goodwin (Sat 10 March), artist/architect and highly regarded thinker in the role of public art in redefining both art and architecture;

Kate Rhodes (Fri 9 March), RMIT Design Hub curator and 2011 State of Design Festival creative director

and distinguished Australian fashion designer Fernando Frisoni (Sat 3 March).

All talks are 8pm-9pm

Tickets $10per person per talk are available now at Ticketek through the link

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=ENDESIGN12

For more infomation on ENLIGHTEN click here

http://enlightencanberra.com.au/

and for even more click here

http://canberrafestival.com.au/

Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series 2011

Posted on 25 Aug 2011

Nick Tobias, Tobias Partners
6pm Wednesday 7 September @ NGA James O Fairfax Theatre

Sydney architect and founder of Tobias Partners architecture and design studio, Nick Tobias, introduces recent projects from their portfolio.

Andrew Maynard, Andrew Maynard Architects
6pm Wednesday 14 September @ NGA James O Fairfax Theatre

One of Australia’s top emerging designers, Andrew has received international recognition for architecture and experimental designs.

David Morris, University of South Australia
6pm Wednesday 21 September @ NGA James O Fairfax Theatre

As Senior Lecturer in the School of Art, Architecture and Design at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, David is interested in the application of prefabricated construction systems and autonomous servicing technologies for remote locations.

Marika Neustupny, Lucinda McLean and Nigel Bertram, NMBW Architecture Studio
6pm Wednesday 28 September @ NGA James O Fairfax Theatre

NMBW Architecture Studio emphasise urban engagement and culturally specific design. Their projects focus on particular site conditions and various local traditions.

Image Tilba pavilion by Tobias partners, photographer Justin Alexander

The Institute is offering a limited number of $30 series tickets for University of Canberra students. These tickets can be bought ONLINE HERE and must be purchased by Friday 2^nd September. Please note: you will be required to present your student identification card when collecting your tickets from the venue. If you are not eligible for this discounted rate, please purchase your full price tickets through the National Gallery of Australia.

Roberto Lucci

Posted on 10 Aug 2011

International Guest Lecture

Roberto Lucci

Planned Customization. The Solution for Demanding Jobs and Competitive Markets.

Roberto Lucci was born in Milano, Italy in 1942; studied Design at the Institute of Design, IIT, Chicago and at the Corso Superiore Disegno Industriale, Venice, Italy; he graduated in 1964. His professional early years were at the Design Unit of La Rinascente Dept. Store, Milano; in a Chicago design office and in the studio of Charles and Ray Eames in Venice, California (1963– 65).

His professional partnership with Paolo Orlandini started in 1970 as LUCCI ORLANDINI DESIGN. The team designed over 450 products which are, or have been, regularly manufactured and sold in large quantities. In chair design Lucci-Orlandini’s score is a total production of more than 3,500,000. They have designed for 60 Companies, among which are Artemide, Arclinea, Brionvega, Knoll, Lamm, Narbutas, Pirelli, Snaidero, Terraillon, Versteel. After 2009 Roberto Lucci closed his design office and the cooperation with Paolo Orlandini. His present activity as a consultant is Design Maximization, a new approach to design that aims at improving the brand image and maximizing revenues.

When Friday 26 August, 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Where Boiler House Lecture Theatre, Building 14, University of Canberra

Cost Free and open to the General public

www.robertolucci.com

Carolyn Steel

Posted on 13 Jul 2011

LONDON BASED ARCHITECT, LECTURER AND

AUTHOR CAROLYN STEEL KEYNOTE ADDRESS

EXPLORES FOOD CONSUMPTION IN CITIES,

WITH A FOCUS ON URBAN AGRICULTURE.

Carolyn Steel’s chief interest is in exploring how cities are shaped by food. Her work has focused on developing a lateral approach to urban design looking at the everyday routines that shape cities and the way we inhabit them. Carolyn’s book, Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives, won the Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award for Non-Fiction.

State of Design Festival Keynote Address

Australia is one of the most urbanised countries on earth. In Victoria, nearly 75% of the population lives in major cities. Carolyn’s keynote address will highlight how feeding cities has a greater social and physical impact on the planet than anything else we do. Yet, too few of us are aware of the process. Food arrives on our plates as if by magic, and we rarely stop to wonder how it might have got there. The concept of how cities can be designed more productively, with appropriate pockets of urban agriculture and smarter food networks is discussed. It’s an address that will inspire visionary thinking around how we can better and more sustainably feed our growing cities.

When Thursday 21 July 6.15pm – 7.30pm

Where BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne

Cost $20.

Bookings Essential via www.stateofdesign.com.au

design made trade

Posted on 08 Jul 2011

21 -24 July

Royal Exhibition Building Carlton, Melbourne

Uncover the objects, ideas and systems developed and produced to make life better. Meet the people, and the people who know the people, behind great design.

www.stateofdesign.com.au

Australian design lecture, in association with the National Gallery of Australia

Posted on 04 May 2011

When Saturday 18 June 2.00 pm

Join Ramona Barry, curator of Australian chair design survey, in conversation with Dr Robert Bell, Senior Curator NGA. Followed by a drinks reception and viewing of the exhibition at the Gallery of Australian Design.

venues Small Theatre at the NGA at 2pm and then at the Gallery of Australian Design.

media partner Architecture Media. Publishers of Artichoke, Architecture Australia, Houses and Landscape Architecture Australia.

Bangladeshi Architecture exhibition coming soon to Canberra

Posted on 15 Apr 2011

To celebrate 40 years of Bangladesh's independence, architects from Bangladesh who live and work in Australia are holding this two day exhibition in collaboration with the High Commission of Bangladesh & AIA ACT Chapter.

Works of Bangladeshi Architects both here in Australia and Bangladesh will be on show alongside International architects who have worked in Bangladesh such as Louis I Kahn, Paul Rudolph, Stanley Tigerman, Doxiadis and Anna Herringer.

When:
Friday 6 May and Saturday 7 May 2011
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where:
University of Canberra, Building 24
University Drive South , Bruce, ACT
Contact: JALAL ANIS
Org: BANGLADESHI ARCHITECTS IN AUSTRALIA (BAA)
Tel: 0422342970

New Design Space to open in Melbourne

Posted on 10 Mar 2011

6pm Thursday 10 March

The Compound Interest

15 -25 Keele St

Collingwood, Melbourne

www.pinupprojectspace.com

The Unlandscaped Prize

Posted on 04 Feb 2011

Landscape Architecture Australia recently joined peak organizations such as the AILA, practices, universities and individuals to advocate for a national urban policy that will “inform a long-term strategic vision for Australia’s urban centres.”

Across Australia, landscape architects are working in collaboration with other built environment professionals to create a framework for Australia’s future growth.

Not all of this work produces built outcomes and it is often the unbuilt work that is the most challenging. The Unlandscaped prize is an opportunity to demonstrate the untapped potential of the profession through work that is otherwise buried.

A cash prize of $3000 is on offer. Enter your unrealized projects, propositions and scenarios.

Entries opened on 17 January 2011 and close on 10 March 2011.

Enter online at www.architecturemedia.com/unlandscaped.

The outcomes will be published in the May 2011 issue of Landscape Architecture Australia.

For more information call 03 8699 1000 or email unlandscaped@archmedia.com.au.

Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award

Posted on 16 Dec 2010

Just announced, the winners of the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award 2010 are Adelaide based designers Daniel Emma (Daniel To and Emma Aiston) for their ‘Basics’ collection – Paperweight, pendant light, magnetic paperclip holder & mirror. 200 design industry, media and VIP guests saw Daniel Emma win the top prize - a $30,000 cash prize and a trip to Milan to attend the international design fair Salone del Mobile in 2011 - at the awards ceremony held at the Sydney Opera House.

Judged by a panel of industry experts, the award is offered annually to recognise outstanding work by emerging Australian designers and was this year presented by Neale Whitaker, Editor-in-Chief of belle Magazine and guest judge on the panel for the 2010 awards, who said, “The judges felt that the winners, Daniel Emma, were ‘the complete package’, displaying a proactive independence of spirit, brand awareness, great interaction with their end-user and a reliance on local production. One of the judges commented on the simple ‘heart and emotion’ of Daniel Emma’s well-edited range which is both international and uniquely Australian in its appeal.”

This year’s four runners up, who receive $2,500 each, include Henry Wilson for ‘Factory Slide’, David Knott for ‘Cantilabra’, John Quan for ‘Flexible Desk Lamp’ and Adam Cornish for his innovative ‘Monkey Grip’. Recipients of $1,000 prize money for being shortlisted finalists included designers Michael Hoppe for ‘Hitman’, Andrew Simpson & Oliver Smith for ‘Stilla’ and Ben Edwards for ‘Offcut Stools’. Toby Horrocks for ‘Flatform Shelves’ and Nick Rennie for ‘labro’ & ‘organis’. Gary Galego is the winner of the 2009 Vogue Living People’s Choice Award for his design ‘Carbonwood’.

www.bombaysapphire.com/designdiscoveryaward

DIA Speaker Series

Posted on 21 Oct 2010

Five creative individuals, each speaking for only five minutes:

You may be inspired.

You may be enlightened.

You will definitely be entertained!

......Don’t miss it.

Frank Arnold: Principal of Quantum Ideas Bureau and raconteur

Robert Foster & Gretel Harrison: Fink Design

Ondina Gregoric: Managing Director Ondina Studio, Canberra’s fashion guru

Peter Stewart: sculptor and glass artist

Catherine Townsend: Fellow of the AIA and award winning architect

When: 11 November 2010

Where: The Canberra Glassworks

Wentworth Avenue Kingston

Time: 5.30pm for drinks and nibbles &

an opportunity to view the current exhibition.

The main event starts at 6.15pm.

Cost: DIA members Free

Non members $5.00

RSVP Monday, 8 November 2010

act@design.org.au

ACT ARCHITECTURE AWARDS TOUR 17 OCTOBER

Posted on 17 Oct 2010

CUSP: Australian Design for the next Decade

Posted on 01 Sep 2010

CUSP: Australian design for the next decade is the next instalment in Object’s series of exhibitions that looks at design and its potential to transform the way we live.

The exhibition will include 12 - 18 designers, makers, architects, creators and creative teams whose work is currently on the ‘cusp’ of a major breakthrough, and whose practice has the potential to effect major change in the decade ahead.

CUSP will be a multilayered project comprising not only an exhibition, but collaborative research, online activity, public talks, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and events.

Object is keen to hear form designers, curators, academics in the craft and Design sector by the end of November 2010.

www.object.com.au

Image: Chris Bosse, Tower Skin for UTS, 2009.

Design Media in Australia

Posted on 05 Aug 2010

To coincide with Design Media In Australia which opened last night, GAD has some great back issues of Habitus, Indesign, DQ, Architecture Australia, Artichoke and Landscape Architecture Australia which are free to the public courtesy of the Indesign Group and Architecture Media

Image Toby Horrocks for Architecture Media

The Landscape Architecture Australia Hills

Mari Funaki at NGV

Posted on 04 Aug 2010

To celebrate Mari Funaki: Objects currently showing for free at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, we have 1 exhibition publication to giveaway. Email your postal address to promotions@ngv.vic.gov.au with GAD in the subject line to win. More information about the exhibition here http://bit.ly/dnbfDK

Image: Mari Funaki Object 2010. Collection of the Estate of Mari Funaki, Melbourne. © The Estate of Mari Funaki

Contemporary Australian Architects 2010 Speaker Series

Posted on 28 Jul 2010

Michael Bellemo and Cat Macleod

Wednesday 28 July 6 pm

Bellemo and Cat, the architect/artist partnership of Michael Bellemo and Cat Macleod, is based in inner urban Melbourne. Their work varies widely in both scale - from domestic to the public - and location - from the inner urban to the rural. Their methods and experimentation result in sculptural architectural work and pragmatic approaches to urban design.

Dr Richard Goodwin

Wednesday 4 August 6pm

Dr Richard Goodwin, Professor, University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts and award- winning artist/architect is responsible for a significant range of architectural works, public space and urban planning collaborations as well as site-specific sculpture. His research into the public space in the city, using Sydney as a model, reassesses the role of art in public space, and the transformation of architecture.

Nonda Katsalidis

Wednesday 11 August 6pm

Nonda Katsalidis of Fender Katsalidis, Melbourne, has received numerous prestigious awards, including the prestigious Victorian Architecture Medal, and represents the contemporary face of Australian architecture. His work is renowned nationally for its high level of enquiry and design sophistication. Nonda maintains a unique commitment to the integration of art into architecture. He will introduce his new pre-fabricated high- rise housing technique, Unitised Building, a new approach to construction practice in relation to sustainability, and design.

Mark Cashman , Rowena Marsh and Steve Koolloos

Wednesday 18 August 6pm

Marsh Cashman Koolloos is a multi-award winning architecture practice of young and highly accredited professionals based in Sydney. They provide environmentally sensitive design for single and multiple dwellings, which address and incorporate Environmental Sustainable Development principles.

Image:Shellharbour Parasite, by Richard Goodwin. Photographer: Anthony Browell.

evening event for Abundant

Posted on 22 Jul 2010

Invitation
for you and a guest
to celebrate the final showing of highlights from Abundant Australia.

6-8pm Thursday 22 July 2010

Abundant Australia originally featured at the 11th International Architecture Biennale, Venice 2008. Since viewing in Venice, the highlights exhibition has featured in Sydney, Melbourne, Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Where:
Gallery of Australian Design
44 Parkes Place PARKES ACT 2600
Southern Foreshore Lake Burley Griffin

RSVP is essential rsvp@gad.org.au

Abundant Highlights exhibition on now until Saturday 24 July

Gallery hours
Wednesday to Saturday 10-4 pm
www.gad.org.au

Australian presentation selected and supported by Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design.
Abundant Highlights is a major project of the Australian Institute of Architects.

book launch coming soon

Posted on 21 Jul 2010

Product Design: A course in first principles by Elivio Bonollo

11.30am Wednesday 21 July 2010

Join the Vice Chancellor of the University of Canberra, Stephen Parker as he launches this book by one of Australia’s leading industrial design educators, Elivio Bonollo.

Bonollo has been instrumental in establishing industrial design in Australia and overseas through his teaching posts at the University of Canberra, Monash University, RMIT, National University of Singapore and Ubon Rajathanee University, Thailand.

Product Design: A course in first principles highlights the connection between design and quality of life and the important role it will play in the future of mankind.

The book is a new approach to teaching and learning product design from an industrial design perspective. It is essentially a step-by-step design learning program that has been developed for students of varying educational levels.

The beauty of Bonollo’s approach is that it brings structured learning to aspiring designers whilst being mindful of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Each part of this book encourages self-expression, self-confidence and exploration: it is has been carefully designed to take you on a highly motivating journey of design thinking and creativity, supported by excellent sample solutions to design problems, lucid discussions and extensive references.

To RSVP

rsvp@gad.org.au

The book will be on sale at the launch and be available after the launch at the

Co Op book shop, University of Canberra plus the Gallery of Australian Design.

Bonollo, Elivio, 2010, Product Design: A course in first principles.

ISBN 978-0-9806114-0-3, LBPUBLICATIONS (lb.publications@gmail.com)

University of Canberra Campus Design Ideas Competition

Posted on 18 Jun 2010

Special Public Viewing of Entries

12 noon Wednesday 23 JUNE

to

4pm Sunday 27 JUNE 2010

The University of Canberra is committed to its campus being a unique contemporary environment that delivers learning as a transformative experience for all people, irrespective of their origins, age and circumstance; an inclusive centre where learning is part of the community way of life.

The University invited Architects, Landscape Architects, Planners and other allied design professionals and students to participate in a Campus Design Ideas Competition. In response the University has received over 30 entries embracing a wide range of ideas and approaches for reinvigorating the University Campus.

Connections Brazil and Australia Seminar Program

Posted on 03 May 2010

Supported by the Embassy of Brazil and the Australian Government through the Council on Australia Latin America Relations which is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Curated by Services for Art.

Sponsors

Institute of Applied Ecology, University of Canberra
JBS Swift
HSBC
BHP Billiton
Qantas
Wine Sans Frontieres
Liquor Legends Canberra

Wednesday 9 June – seminar

6 -7.30pm – includes refreshments

Prelude to New South Wales: Arthur Phillip's Brazilian experience,

1775-1778

Mr Paul Brunton Senior Curator

Mitchell Library NSW

Phillip's enthusiasm, vision and dedication have always been considered crucial in the foundation of the infant colony of New South Wales. His time in the Portuguese navy, 1775-1778, was a turning point in his professional life and provided necessary experience for his future role as foundation Governor of New South Wales.

Two of Phillip's memorable comments can be traced back to his Brazilian years: 'In a free society there can be no slavery and consequently no slaves' and his description of Sydney Harbour as the finest harbour in the world where 'a thousand sail of the line may ride in the most perfect security'.

This lecture will look at Phillip's life with emphasis on the importance of his time in Brazil as preparation for the great work of his life.

Wednesday 16 June – seminar

6 -7.30pm – includes refreshment

Connections, Brazil and Australia - Past and Future

HE Ambassador Fernando de Mello Barreto and Mr Rick Wells,

Deputy-Secretary of Americas Branch/DFAT

Wednesday 12 May

6 -7.30pm – includes refreshments

Seminar - Southern Connections: fossil evidence for the evolution of the living Australian

and South American vegetation

Prof. Robert Hill (University of Adelaide)

Venue: Gallery of Australian Design

44 Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT

The plant fossil record provides great insight into the evolution of the living vegetation of South America and Australia. Beginning about 80 million years ago, many of the iconic Southern Hemisphere plant families had their genesis at high southern latitudes, during a period of intense evolutionary novelty. Since that time there has been continual change, but at a much lower level, leading to distinctive but related floras in these two major landmasses.

Wednesday 19 May

6 -7.30pm – includes refreshments

The Amazon - a Pictorial Voyage

Prof. Arthur Georges (University of Canberra)

Venue: Gallery of Australian Design

44 Parkes Place, Parkes, ACT

Wednesday 26 May

6pm

Film - Latin American Film Festival: Abril Despedaçado (“Behind the Sun” 2001; English subtitles)

Venue: Manning Clark Centre Theatre 4, The Australian National University

Set in the desert badlands of the Brazilian Northeast, a young man struggles with a tradition of violence and continuous killing between rival families. “Behind the Sun” is a powerful story with an incredible mix of imagery and winner of the BAFTA Best Foreign Film title.Stay after the screening to enjoy the free wine and food provided by the Embassy of Brazil.

photographer, anthony browell to speak at gad forum

Posted on 16 Apr 2010

1-2pm Tuesday 20^th April 2010

To coincide with the exhibition on Glenn Murcutt’s iconic architecture, the Gallery of Australian Design (GAD) in partnership with the Australian National University School of Art (ANU), the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) and Photo Access are pleased to present a floor talk by Anthony Browell who has been documenting Murcutt’s work since 1974.

Anthony Browell has worked in photography since 1969. He set up the Australian Centre for Photography Workshop in 1976 and his photographs have been shown at Brummell’s Gallery in Melbourne, Parliament House, Canberra, Point Light Gallery in Sydney and at the Art Gallery of NSW as a finalist in the Citibank Portrait Prize. His work has been collected by the National Portrait Gallery, the National Maritime Museum, the Australian Institute of Architects and by numerous private collectors.

GAD Forum aims to promote voices in Australian design by inviting guest speakers to discuss the art and technique of their practice. Events are free and open to the public.

Sponsored by CIT, PhotoAccess and ANU

connections brazil and australia opening 5 may

Posted on 14 Apr 2010

01 editions at gad

Posted on 01 Apr 2010

GLENN MURCUTT, ARCHITECT is the special limited edition which provides a richly-detailed insight into the practice and working process of Glenn Murcutt, Australia’s most eminent, Pritzker-prize winning, architect. Drop into GAD before April 26 to see this amazing item.

This is a fully illustrated book by architectural critic Kenneth Frampton (USA) with essays by Juhani Pallasmaa (Finland) and David Malouf (Australia). It also involves another eight projects nominated by Murcutt. Each folder holds a photographic essay and sketches, plans, and drawings, at actual size.

“This beautiful book offers us hope in the power of the architectural imagination …Every school of architecture deserves one.”
The Architect’s Journal, UK, January 2008

“This folio is definitely something special.”
Houses magazine (Australia), Issue 54, February 2007

“The folio is an exquisite object, the texts erudite and the photographs sumptuous …, but for me the real treasure is the facsimile drawing … the drawings invite an intimate engagement with the means of production and process.”
Justine Clark, Editor, Architecture Australia

"His is an architecture of a quintessential purities, simplicity and beauty, an architecture of modesty, an architecture of greatness.”
Bill Lacy, executive director Pritzker Architecture Prize, 2002

Extent: 9 volumes including a hardcover book and 8 folders.
Limited Edition: 1,000 copies worldwide (English Only) Signed copies available
ISBN: 0-9775931-0-X
Price: POA
Publisher: 01 Editions, Sydney, Australia
For more information please contact GAD or
01 Editions directly

Phone: +612 9555 1101
E-mail: info@01editions.com.au
Website: www.01editions.com.au

barragán and murcutt opening

Posted on 18 Mar 2010

call for exhibition proposals now on!

Posted on 26 Feb 2010

The Gallery of Australian Design (GAD) aims to promote Australian Design in all its forms by staging exhibitions and events of national significance as well as hosting international design exhibitions for Australian audiences. The Gallery is currently seeking exhibition proposals from curators and designers in all fields.

Proposals are due at the end of April for exhibitions that will take place in following year. Decisions on proposals are made by the Gallery of Australian Design Advisory Group. Those who submit a successful proposal will need to sign our standard exhibiting contract prior to staging the exhibition.

Proposals on a CD should include the following:

• A one A4 page project description
• Eight quality images fully described with title, year, materials, dimensions and photograher’s credit
• Full list of works and insurance values
• CVs of Key personnel

Proposals should be directed to:

Jas Hugonnet
Manager, Gallery of Australian Design
44 Parkes Pl
PARKES
CANBERRA
2600

manager@gad.org.au
6273 1313

australia’s best known architect showing at gad in march

Posted on 09 Feb 2010

Architecture for Place

Glenn Murcutt is Australia’s most internationally recognised architect. In 1992 he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Australian Institute of Architects; in 1996 he was awarded the Order of Australia (AO); in 2002 he received the Pritzker Prize, considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for architecture; and in 2009 he was awarded the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Architects.

This exhibition profiles a selection of his built work and, through his drawings, his working methods. Photographs by Anthony Browell fluently capture the essence of Murcutt’s design: harmony between building and nature.

The exhibition is supported by the Australian Government through the Visions of Australia program.

Image credit: Magney House Bingie Point, NSW, 1982-84 / 1999. Photo: Anthony Browell

architecure awards open february 18

Posted on 05 Feb 2010

During February, the Gallery of Australian Design hosts Australia’s major architecture awards from 2009. Join us for the opening by Melinda Dodson, National President of the Australian Institute of Architects, 5.30pm Thursday 18 February 2010. rsvp@gad.org.au The evening will also include a floor talk by Howard Tanner, Chair of the 2009 National Jury. The National Architecture Awards are the country’s most prestigious annual architecture prizes. A total 32 awards and commendations across 12 categories were awarded to projects in Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia, the ACT, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

his excellency michael bryce announced as the patron of a new cultural institution in canberra

Posted on 14 May 2009

His Excellency Michael Bryce AM AE has been announced as the patron of the Gallery of Australian Design at the launch in Canberra Friday 15 May 2009. Mr Bryce is a University of Canberra Adjunct Professor of design and architecture and was conferred with an honorary doctorate by the University in 2003. Mr Bryce, a former member of the University of Canberra Council, is also a former trustee of the Queensland Art Gallery. Pictured left to right: Professor Stephen Parker, Vice-Chancellor University of Canberra, Mr Michael Bryce, Patron Gallery of Australian Design Neil Hobbs, AILA National President, David Parken, CEO Australian Institute of Architects.

Photo: Paul Costigan