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Director Talk: Turner's Vision

Community Event, Arts & Culture


Gippsland Art Gallery - 70 Foster St, Sale VIC 3850, Australia
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Friday Aug 15 from 10:30am, to 11:30am



In this fascinating illustrated lecture, discover the story behind the Gallery’s major exhibition for 2025, Turner & Australia, and Turner’s enduring appeal for Australian artists.

This talk will present a first-hand account of Gallery Director Simon Gregg’s recent study tour of England and will seek to understand the source of Turner’s extraordinary ‘vision’, which remains a potent influence for artists today.

Morning tea to follow the talk provided by Friends of the Gallery.

International research for this event was undertaken through a travel grant generously provided by the Gordon Darling Foundation.

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