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6:00 pm: Propaganda Art in the 21st Century

5:30 pm: Conservation of Wall Paintings, Murals and Street Art – An International Perspective

6:00 pm: Propaganda Art in the 21st Century

5:30 pm: Conservation of Wall Paintings, Murals and Street Art – An International Perspective

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6:00 pm: Propaganda Art in the 21st Century

5:30 pm: Conservation of Wall Paintings, Murals and Street Art – An International Perspective

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'Detention is torture', large colourful sign, held by its two makers, 2015. — ‘Detention is torture’, large colourful sign, held by its two makers, 2015.

LONG HELD VIEWS ARE OFTEN RECORDED IN EPHEMERAL WAYS.

'Reclaim Compassion', part of a series of signs with red hearts - double sided, 2015. — ‘Reclaim Compassion’, part of a series of signs with red hearts – double sided, 2015.

The Palm Sunday rally in Melbourne on 29 March 2015 (and around Australia) saw many marching with homemade signs, likely not to survive much longer than the march. Here is a selection.

Long message printed on canvas and rigged on to a golf umbrella, 2015.

'Love the children and set them free', appended to front of a scooter ridden by the artist (colouring in), 2015. — ‘Love the children and set them free’, appended to front of a scooter ridden by the artist (colouring in), 2015.

'Good people standup for the vulnerable', small sign, no handle, 2015. — ‘Good people standup for the vulnerable’, small sign, no handle, 2015.

'Close Nauru: hell island', one of three signs written on cardboard and stuck on a stroller, 2015. — ‘Close Nauru: hell island’, one of three signs written on cardboard and pegged on a stroller, 2015.

'Honour Malcolm Fraser's legacy', Mr Fraser died about a week ago, large sign, 2015. — ‘Honour Malcolm Fraser’s legacy’, Mr Fraser died about a week ago, large sign, 2015.

'No tow backs' sign made using a poster, 2015. — ‘No tow backs’ sign made using a poster, 2015.

End of the march and this sign seems to be going home, maybe for use another day, 2015.

February 2020

February 17, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Terms such as “fake news” and “alternative facts” have become common vocabulary in the so-called post-truth era. But there is a sense in which these are just contemporary iterations of a familiar phenomenon: propaganda. Propaganda is not merely concerned with sending messages – its aim is to construct reality as such.

How is propaganda employed today in alt-right regimes, the ongoing War on Terror and corporate climate crimes? How do art and culture visualise and stage new realities in the making? And what alternative practices of emancipatory propaganda emerge from popular mass movements and stateless insurgencies? In this introduction to his book Propaganda Art in the 21st Century (MIT Press: 2019), artist Jonas Staal elaborates on what he describes as today’s arena of the propaganda (art) struggle.

Where: Melbourne Law School, Theatre G08, Ground Level, Parkville campus, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton Vic.

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February 18, 2020 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Will Shank and Antonio Rava are highly experienced conservators who work on large scale artworks all over the world.
They are visiting Melbourne to consult on the complex conservation issues of the Collingwood Keith Haring Mural. They will speak about the technical, ethical and community issues in the conservation of indoor wall paintings, murals and street art. Examples of artworks they have worked on in the USA, Italy, Spain, other parts of Europe, China and Cambodia will be discussed as well as Will’s work with the Rescue Public Murals initiative.

This promises to be a fascinating presentation which will be of interest to conservators, heritage professionals, architects, art historians and students

Where: Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre A, Parkville campus University of Melbourne, Spencer Road

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17 6:00 pm: Propaganda Art in the 21st Century February 17, 2020 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Terms such as “fake news” and “alternative facts” have become common vocabulary in the so-called post-truth era. But there is a sense in which these are just contemporary iterations of a familiar phenomenon: propaganda. Propaganda is not merely concerned with sending messages – its aim is to construct reality as such. How is propaganda employed today in alt-right regimes, the ongoing War on Terror and corporate climate crimes? How do art and culture visualise and stage new realities in the making? And what alternative practices of emancipatory propaganda emerge from popular mass movements and stateless insurgencies? In this introduction to his book Propaganda Art in the 21st Century (MIT Press: 2019), artist Jonas Staal elaborates on what he describes as today’s arena of the propaganda (art) struggle. Where: Melbourne Law School, Theatre G08, Ground Level, Parkville campus, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton Vic. RSVP: bookings not required Read more

18 5:30 pm: Conservation of Wall Paintings, Murals and Street Art – An International Perspective February 18, 2020 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Will Shank and Antonio Rava are highly experienced conservators who work on large scale artworks all over the world. They are visiting Melbourne to consult on the complex conservation issues of the Collingwood Keith Haring Mural. They will speak about the technical, ethical and community issues in the conservation of indoor wall paintings, murals and street art. Examples of artworks they have worked on in the USA, Italy, Spain, other parts of Europe, China and Cambodia will be discussed as well as Will’s work with the Rescue Public Murals initiative. This promises to be a fascinating presentation which will be of interest to conservators, heritage professionals, architects, art historians and students Where: Elisabeth Murdoch Theatre A, Parkville campus University of Melbourne, Spencer Road RSVP: bookings More information Read more