Name: Anthony Burke: Scales of ambition - the rise (and fall) of the 'star-chitects' by Art Gallery of NSW
Duration: 1 h 49 min 56 s
Description: The art of architecture - Scales of ambition: the rise (and fall) of the 'star-chitects' presented by Anthony Burke 25.10.19

Listen to Wendy Whiteley speak about key works in the exhibition ‘Brett Whiteley: Blue and White’.

Image: Brett Whiteley ‘Still life with meat’ 1975–76 (detail), Art Gallery of New South Wales © Wendy Whiteley / Copyright Agency

Brett Whiteley ‘The pink heron’

Madrid is every bit enchanting with its elegant boulevards, expansive parks, royal palaces and charming plazas. Located at the geographical heart of the Iberian Peninsula, the Spanish capital boasts magnificent art treasures in The Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums. Join Brian Ladd as he explores the art and architecture of this sophisticated city and reveals why its history and culture make Madrid so fascinating and enchanting. 

Brian Ladd is past President of the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales, a specialist in European and Australian sculpture, and a graduate in sculpture from the National Art School, Sydney. From 1996 to 2010 he was Head of Public Programs Department, Art Gallery of New South Wales, and responsible for enlivening the Gallery and engaging diverse audiences with art.

Enchanting cities Madrid

Thea Anamara Perkins

Tessa MacKay

Sinead Davies

Shane Bowden

Samuel Rush Condon

Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran

Prudence Flint

The art of architecture - Scales of ambition: the rise (and fall) of the 'star-chitects' presented by Anthony Burke 25.10.19

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Anthony Burke: Scales of ambition - the rise (and fall) of the 'star-chitects'

Art Gallery of NSW

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