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arts ’s toria Vic ies ller ne of o ga Visit g art itin t exc mos Paul Kelly and the Portraits National Portrait Gallery Touring Exhibition 14 MARCH – 4 MAY 2014 Behind the lines 2013 A Museum of Australian Democracy travelling exhibition 14 MARCH – 11 MAY 2014 Jimmy Pike’s artlines: you call it desert, we used to live there Berndt Museum, The University of Western Australia. The national tour of this exhibition is managed by ART ON THE MOVE signature style A Craft and NETS Victoria touring exhibition 23 MAY – 20 JULY 2014 Paul Kelly and the Portraits A National Portrait Gallery Touring Exhibition 2014 national Works on Paper A Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery exhibition ( 40 The peninsula’s favourite funky SQUARE magazine Civic Reserve, Dunns Road Mornington VIC 3931 Open Tues–Sun 10am–5pm Phone: 03 5975 4395 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Singer songwriter Paul Kelly’s performance persona and more elusive aspects of his character are communicated by this focus exhibition that presents a multifaceted portrait of Paul Kelly over the course of his performance career, at the MPRG from 23 May - 20 July. With backgrounds ranging from fine art and portraiture, to commercial and rock photography, nine photographers document the iconic Australian singer-songwriter Paul Kelly over the last four decades. Combining candid, live performance and studio shots the works in the exhibition ‘Paul Kelly and the Portraits’ capture the many sides of Paul Kelly’s life and career from the 1970s through to 2011. Paul Kelly is regarded by many as the Australian people’s poet. These portraits selected from a range of artists and leading music photographers provide insights into the complexities of Kelly’s dynamic and contemplative persona. Kelly’s ‘bread and butter’ is public performance. His songs are considered by many as hymns of the Australian psyche. However many of the photographers and artists in the exhibition have spoken of Kelly’s shyness and reticence. Born in Adelaide in 1955, Melbournebased Kelly continues to tour nationally and internationally. His most recent album, Spring and Fall, was released in October 2012 along with the feature-length documentary, Paul Kelly: Stories of Me based on his ‘mongrel memoir’ How to make gravy. The exhibition features 2 paintings, 17 photographs, 1 lithograph and a new screen-based portrait commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition also features a collection of short films developed by Shark Island Productions. These four films explore the relationship and connection between Paul Kelly and three iconic Australians - Sir Donald Bradman, Archie Roach and Vincent Lingiari. Visit the exhibition, Paul Kelly and the Portraits from 23 May - 20 July at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington. Phone 5975 4395 www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au Art Red Hill 2014 Exhibition and Sale 2-4 May 2014 Now in its 34th year, Artists are by invitation-only, ensuring all artwork is of exceptional quality. All works are for sale across a wide range, making Art Red Hill a big draw card for art lovers, collectors and investors. An impressive array of art categories, to mention a few: Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glassware, Photography, Jewellery, Textiles. New categories in 2014 include Street Art and Print Making. Montalto Principal’s Lounge This is the first time that Aboriginal art has featured to such a degree at Art Red Hill. With quality works in such a wide range of prices, sizes and media presented as a cohesively curated exhibition, it will be a meaningful cultural and artistic addition to this year’s event Opening night is Friday 2 May 7.30-10.30 pm, $25 pp (18 yr +) and includes first access to all artworks, canapés and live Latin music by Sergio Ercole. Local beverages available at $5/drink (cash only bar). General viewing: 3 - 4 May 10 am - 5 pm; entry $5 Child U16 free. Tickets available at the door. www.artredhill.org.au facebook.com/artredhill fresh every month mornington PENINSULA Magazine