The Australian National Gallery was gifted $27m by the Federal Government to celebrate its opening by the Queen. In her speech, the Queen said the establishment of a national collection was also the establishment of a national identity, “helping to explain to ourselves what we are and what we value”.
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The High Court of Australia in Canberra is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the opening of its building, with an oral history podcast tracing the history of the architecturally significant construction.
Described as an outstanding example of late modern Brutalist architecture, the High Court building was designed by the architectural firm of Edwards Madigan Torzillo and Briggs (EMTB), which was selected following a design competition in 1973. The brief called for a monumental building that acknowledged, but was clearly independent of the Australian Parliament.
EMTB director and architect Christopher Kringas led the design of the High Court, working closely with Feiko Bouman and Rod Lawrence. After Kringas’ death in 1975, just prior to construction, Colin Madigan, who was the team leader for the National Gallery, and Hans Marelli, oversaw the construction phase of the High Court building between 1976 and 1980.
Lake March”⦠spontaneous dance and music performances unfolded along the shores of Lakes Burley Griffin, Ginninderra and Tuggeranong.
In a grim year for artists everywhere, Canberraâs creators and creative institutions have been remarkably fertile, with only a momentary hiatus in performances and exhibitions. Arts editor
HELEN MUSA reveals her top five arts happenings for 2020.
Dance: Lake March, the Australian Dance Party, on Lakes Burley Griffin, Ginninderra and Tuggeranong, August and September.
FOR the second time running, Alison Pleveyâs Australian Dance Party came up with the premier dance event of the year in âLake Marchâ, a spontaneous dance and music performance following the principles of social distancing as it unfolded with twists, turns and surprises along the pathways of Lakes Burley Griffin, Ginninderra and Tuggeranong.