KITE - Mark Brown and the Sydney Twelve
Macquarie University Art Gallery presents 'KITE - Mike Brown and the Sydney Twelve', a La Trobe University Art Museum Touring Exhibition, to be held at the Macquarie University Art Gallery from 13 September – 16 October.All are welcome to visit the gallery and engage in a dynamic representation of a specific moment in Australian art history!
In 1964 Mike Brown produced a work - known since as “KITE” - that challenged and criticised twelve Sydney artists for their blatant embracing of the commercial art-world and its perceived pitfalls. The octagonal shaped work (which has at its centre the cover of Hungry Horse Art Gallery’s annual calendar) is dominated by Brown’s essay criticising these artists.
KITE: Mike Brown and the Sydney 12 returns to this monumental episode in Australian art history juxtaposing Brown’s work with those whom he criticised.
This message was sent by Rhonda Davis, Senior Curator (University Art Gallery), and approved by Caroline Trotman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development & External Relations).
Contact: Shireen Brooks
Phone: Ext 4271
Publish Date: 12 Sep 2008
