21st February 2012
Perth Galleries will be hosting experts from Bonhams on February 27th and 28th for valuation days in the following areas:
- Asian Art
- Aboriginal Art
- Australian Fine Art
- Fine Jewellery and Watches
- Fine Furntiture and Decorative Arts
For further information or to make an appointment please call (08) 9433 4414 or EMAIL.
10th February, 2012
ARTIST'S FORUM AND CURATOR'S TALK
Perth Galleries presents in conjunction with the current exhibition 'Selections from the Studio, an Artist's Choice', an Artist's Forum on Sunday 26th February 4 - 5pm.
This will be a rare opportunity to hear artists from the exhibition ask about each other's work, discuss the role of art generally and what the future could be for the arts in WA.
In addition, a Curator's Talk will be presented by Penny Coss on Sunday 19th February 4 - 5pm in which she discusses the works included in the exhbition and the process behind their selection.
The talks will be held at Perth Galleries and bookings are essential by EMAIL or phone 08 9433 4414.
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Untitled, 2004
Acrylic on canvas
$7,500
10th November, 2011
In conjunction with Perth Galleries, Judy Rogers will be presenting a selection of new works at Nyisztor Studio, opening on the 19th November, 6pm.
27th October, 2011
Last night the West Australian chapter of the Australian Commercial Galleries Association hosted the Hon. Bill Shorten M.P. at a meeting to discuss the far-reaching consequences of the recent amendments to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds regulations concerning artworks and collectibles. The legislation has had a dire effect on the already depressed visual art market.
Click HERE to view an article from today's West Australian regarding the issue.
If you feel strongly about this issue, please write a letter to Bill Shorten expressing your concern:
PO Box 214
Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
13th October, 2011
Congratulations to Perth Galleries' artist CHRIS HOPEWELL, whose work, Black Hole Soul, has been acquired by the City of Joondalup from the City of Joondalup 2011 Invitation Art Award exhibition.
The exhibition is currently on display at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City until the 1st of November, and also features the work of LESLEY MUNRO and JUDY ROGERS.
13th October, 2011
Congratulations to Perth Galleries' artists PENNY COSS and JUDY ROGERS, both selected as finalists in the Whyalla Art Prize. The Whyalla Art Prize was established in 1972 by the Whyalla Arts Council. Originally designed to promote regional emerging artists, the prize has flourished and developed into a significant award and is seen as an important exhibition of contemporary arts in Australia.
Alex Tondo, 2011
Acrylic on ply
6th October, 2011
The National Gallery of Australia is currently holding Out of the West - an exhibition which presents a starting point for visitors to explore the art made through various eras in Western Australia, through a diverse range of media. Perth Galleries is proud that two of our artists, EVELINE KOTAI and JEREMY KIRWAN-WARD have been selected for inclusion in the exhibition.
View more details of Out of the West HERE.
6th October, 2011
Congratulations to Perth Galleries' artists LESLEY MUNRO, EVELINE KOTAI and ANNIE WANG who have been selected for the 2011 Directors Cut Exhibition in the Blake Prize. This is an online exhibition that will feature on the Blake Society's website from Wednesday 26 October 2011 until 31 January 2012.
The Shore, 2011
Acrylic on Ply, Woodfiller
120 x 122cm
4th October, 2011
Congratulations to Perth Galleries' artists EVELINE KOTAI and NICOLE SLATTER, both selected as finalists in the 2011 Fleurieu Art Prize - the world's richest lansdcape painting prize. The Fleurieu Biennale began in 1998 and has since grown into an event that has won recognition both nationally and internationally. The Fleurieu Art Prize 2011 will be the seventh prize awarded since its inception offering a total prize pool of $90,000.
View more about EVELINE KOTAI.
View more about NICOLE SLATTER
Inside/Outside
Mixed media
75 x 150cm
23rd August, 2011
WORLD RECORD PRICE ACHIEVED FOR KATHLEEN O'CONNOR PAINTING
Bonhams and Perth Galleries were delighted with the result of last night's Australian & International Fine Art sale, with an important work by West Australian artist Kathleen (Kate) O'Connor fetching a record price of $198,000.
This is the highest price paid at auction for the work of a West Australian (non-Indigenous & Indigenous) female artist.
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Click HERE to view an article from The West Australian about the sale.
20th August, 2011
Bela Kotai has recently returned from an International Residency at Anderson Ranch, Colorado USA. The work he created during his residency will be shown in his upcoming solo exhibition at Perth Galleries, 21st October - 13th November. View more studio shots HERE.
19th August, 2011
Dr Phillip McNamara's recent essay, 'Artists Prompting Creative Capacity', written on Perth Galleries' the Window & the Door exhibition, is now available to be viewed online HERE
19th August, 2011
Congratulations to Jeremy Kirwan-Ward who, along with his collaborative partner Helen Smith, is the recipient of the Artsource 'Go Anywhere' Residency for 2012.
10th August, 2011
Congratulations to Perth Galleries' artist Rachel Coad, winner of the Open Category at Artitude 2011, and congratulations also to Eveline Kotai for her honourable mention.
Well done also to Jeannette Sangen for receiving the prize in the Emerging Artist category at the same event.
For further information on any of these artists and their work please email us or call us (08) 9433 4414.
20th July, 2011
In collaboration with the Tony Jones Art Projects team, Angela McHarrie this week oversaw the installation of her as-yet un-named sculpture at the Fiona Stanley Hospital site. Angela says that the "unfolding, stepped structure could be seen as a metaphor for contemplation and the possibility for transcendence and ascension". The piece is the first artwork to be installed at the new Fiona Stanley Hospital currently under construction in Murdoch and due for completion in 2013.
15th July, 2011
Perth Galleries artist Peter Davidson is currently based in Japan, and will soon travel to Miyagi Prefecture at Ishinomaki (an area that was hit badly by the earthquake and tsunami) to donate some paintings to the local hospital clinic. A video of the affected area he will be visiting can be viewed here.
Peter has recently sent us a lovely series of still life paintings using objects purchased at the 100 Yen shop (similar to a $2 shop in Australia) as his subject matter. These are currently available to be viewed in the gallery stockroom.
100 Yen shop, plastic apple2011
Acrylic on paper
9.5 x 14cm
15th June, 2011
Today's West Australian featured an interesting feature article on Jeremy Kirwan-Ward focusing on his recent work as well as his career.Click to view article
Photo by Robert Duncan