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Faking it – making replicas of artworks

Hanging out with three magnificent Schoonhoven works at the Stadelijk Museum in Amsterdam.

Conservators often face complex issues when faced with contemporary artworks. The materials, techniques and rationale behind them can often be better understood through the construction of replicas. While undertaking a recent internship at the Rabo Art Collection with Rabobank Netherlands, I was lucky enough to work with conservator Lydia Beerkens. Together, three small relief works by the artist from the collection were replicated. To find out how and why, follow the link!

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Art Basel|Hong Kong: highlights

20 May

A few days in Hong Kong is never really enough, especially when Art Basel is on. The event itself is pretty exciting, with international exhibitors, launch parties, talks, satellite events and art nights in creative precincts making it a great destination for antipodean round eyes wanting to soak up as much international art as possible.

The VIP program was outstanding, and I particularly enjoyed the wonderful talk at Duddell’s on 20th Century Chinese brush paintings, an area which I have no scholarship, but a new found interest in a very beautiful art form. Fiona Hall’s talk was a wonderful insight into her practice, and upcoming 2015 Venice Biennial installation in the new Australian Pavilion in the Giardini.

In a sea of works under super bright lights on site, many highlights are worth mentioning… in pictures. Funny I can see some biases emerging! If you missed the show, check out some of the work online here.