Here’s a look at seven of the must-see arts events happening around Australia this month – March 2016:
Give Me A Reason To Live – Claire Cunningham
This powerfully emotive performance explores the hardships faced by disabled victims of the Nazi euthanasia program. Incorporating both physical and emotional elements of disability, Cunningham tests humanity’s appreciation for the body.
Where: Arts House: North Melbourne Town Hall. Melbourne
When: March 9-11
More Details: http://fola.com.au/program/give-reason-live/
Thoughtography – Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei exhibition
Want to know how your brain sees art? Then test your mind with the interactive installations in Thoughtography, where brainwaves will be measured to see how you respond to different kinds of artworks.
Where: NGV Australia, Melbourne
When: On now until April 22nd
More Details: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/warhol-weiwei/thoughtography
200 Years of Australian Fashion
Discover how Australian culture, experience and landscape has shaped our nation’s trends.
Where: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
When: Starts March 5th
More Details: http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/200-years-of-australian-fashion/
Damian Callinan – The Lost WW1 Diary
Relive the Anzac legend with Callinan’s production that explores the 7th Battalion through the diary of Paddy Callinan.
Where: 8-13 March 2016
When: Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane
More Details: http://www.damiancallinan.com.au/the-lost-ww1-diary/
Bringing the Abstract into Focus – Trevor Richards, Alex Spremberg and Jurek Wybraniec
Three artists unite to bring sculptures, paintings and video together, and explore the elements of abstraction, space and minimalism with a pop culture focus.
Where: Art Gallery of WA, Perth
When: 12 March – 12 May
More Details: http://artgallery.wa.gov.au/WAFocus
Unfinished Works
A comedy exploring a young woman’s artistic journey to find meaning in her work, while dealing with the fact some of her art has been stolen.
Where: The Reginald Theatre, Seymour Centre, Sydney
When: 23 March – 2 April
More Details: http://www.seymourcentre.com/events/event/unfinished-works/
Marrickville Open Studio Trail
Immerse yourself in Marrickville’s local art scene, and get a taste of a variety of artists and their artworks .
Where: Various Marrickville art studios, Sydney
When: 5th & 6th March
More Details: http://www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/en/outandabout/arts-and-culture/most/
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