Nine Objects: An Encounter with the Collections of the University of Melbourne
When
This event has now ended.
Location
Cnr of Swanston St and Masson Rd, Parkville
Admission
- Wheelchair Accessible
Join us for a day of fascinating talks as leading art historians and curators speak to their favourite objects in the University of Melbourne's cultural collections.
The University is home to more than 15 museums and galleries, and over 30 individual cultural collections. There are thousands of extraordinary artworks and objects. Some are well known iconic works by historical and contemporary artists, and others are unknown treasures, ranging from an ancient Egyptian funerary mask to 19th-century Japanese prints.
The Australian Institute of Art History and the Potter Museum of Art have partnered for an initiative exploring University Collections. Nine curators and academics from a diverse range of disciplines were invited to choose a collection object for research and creative work. Nine Objects is the outcome of their work, a study day and celebration sharing what they have created or uncovered – with the nine objects on special display for the event.
Free entry. Please note that capacity is limited and bookings are essential.
Partners
This event is organised by the Australian Institute of Art History and the Potter Museum of Art.
- Banner Image:
Roman, Funerary mask of a woman, 30 BCE–600 CE, Egypt, plaster, paint, cartonnage, The University of Melbourne Art Collection. Gift of David and Marion Adams, 2009. Photo by Lee McRae