Last Tango

It’s time to say a fond farewell to Helen Eager’s inaugural wall painting, commissioned for the opening of the new MCA in 2012.
Today is the last day visitors will be able to enjoy Eager’s striking composition before scaffolding goes up on Friday.

Aphrodite in Kythera

Christopher Hodges’ private commission for a home on the Greek island of Kythera has just been installed.

Peter Maloney at Sydney Uni

See work by Peter Maloney in ‘Test Pattern’, an exhibition curated by Geoff Newton, which will open at the Sydney University Art Gallery on Saturday 4 May. There will be a conversation with the curator and exhibition artists from 1-2pm. Peter Maloney at Sydney Uni.
See work by Peter Maloney in ‘Test Pattern’, an exhibition curated by Geoff Newton, which will open at the Sydney University Art Gallery on Saturday 4 May. There will be a conversation with the curator and exhibition artists from 1-2pm.

Angus Nivison - Artists Talk

Please join us for a floor talk with the artist on Saturday 20 April from 3pm.
View online catalogue for his exhibition 'Letters Home'.

Tony Coleing - Gold Coast City Gallery

Tony Coleing’s work (pictured), is a finalist in the 2013 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award.
See it at the Gold Coast City Gallery until 19 May 2013.
A new limited edition book by Tony Coleing has just arrived in the gallery. Please enquire for more information.

Yukultji Napanagati - 2013 Wynne Prize

Catch Yukultji Napangati’s highly commended painting in the 2013 Wynne Prize at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until 2 June 2013.

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Tony Coleing - photography award finalist

Tony Coleing has been shortlisted for the 2013 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award. Coleing’s work will be exhibited alongside other finalists at the Gold Coast City Gallery from 6 April to 19 May 2013.

Just Married - Dr Anne Sanders and John R Walker

The pair tied the knot at St Andrews Anglican Church in Braidwood on Saturday 9 March. Congratulations!

Art Month events - not to miss!

Parallel Lines: Christopher Hodges and Jane Raffan discuss collecting Aboriginal art in the Utopia Art Sydney stockroom on Saturday 16 March,
2–5pm

The Salon: The catalogue for our latest exhibition, which begins Utopia Art Sydney’s 25 year celebrations, is now available to view online.

Christopher Hodges - Artist Profile

Grab a copy of the current Artist Profile (issue 22, 2013), to read Anne Sanders’ excellent interview with Christopher Hodges.

Marea Gazzard - Art Gallery of South Australia

Marea Gazzard’s ceramic sculpture Torso 1 of 1967 is included in ‘The mind’s eye’, an exhibition of works from the Art Gallery of South Australia’s collection.

Angus Nivison: A Survey

Online catalogue now live, with with installation shots and press clippings from the touring exhibition, curated by Sandra McMahon.
Angus Nivison fans can also look forward to his solo exhibition at Utopia Art Sydney, which will open on Saturday 6 April – save the date!

Christopher Hodges' University of Western Sydney commission

‘Curl Curl’ looks fabulous at the entrance to the University of Western Sydney’s Parramatta Campus.
It was installed last week.

Bird Bath: only one week to go

Don’t miss this unique exhibition, which may just be for the birds.
Last day: Saturday 23 February.

What's on in March?

The Salon
Our next exhibition squeezes twenty five years of Utopia Art Sydney history and as many artists in a salon hang, with floor to ceiling art. 2 – 30 March.

Art Month event - Parallel Lines

Christopher Hodges and Jane Raffan will discuss collecting Aboriginal art with a hands-on guide in the gallery stockroom.

Saturday 16 March, 2 – 5pm.

Angus Nivison: A Survey at S.H. Ervin Gallery, Observatory Hill, Sydney until 10 February

Special events:
Sunday 3 February, 3pm:
Join R. Ian Lloyd, photographer of Studio: Australian Painters on the Nature of Creativity, for a Q&A session with Angus Nivison on the challenges of being a regional-based artist and the luxury of enjoying a large studio space.
Sunday 10 February, 3pm:
Angus Nivison in conversation with Christopher Hodges.
Some great reading:
John McDonald, Sydney Morning Herald
Elizabeth Fortescue, The Daily Telegraph 21/12/12
Susie Burge, ARTRAVELIFE
Brooke Lewis, McGrath: The Weekly Magazine
Some great listening:
Angus Nivison interview on Canvas, FBI Radio

Bird Bath,

our first exhibition of the year, opened with a bang last night, but all you lucky people still on holidays can catch it until 23 February.
The catalogue is online now.

Community IV: Celebrating Forty Years of Papunya Tula Artists floor talk Saturday 8 December at 4pm

Our final show of the year is not to be missed. Papunya Tula Artists Pty Ltd, founded in 1972, is celebrating its forty year anniversary this year. Utopia Art Sydney is proud to have represented this artist run company since 1988. In this group show, young and old, emerging and established artists hang side by side, showcasing the broad range of paintings produced by the Papunya Tula Artists community. Last day: Saturday 22 December, 2012

Angus Nivison in Dobell

We are pleased to announce that Angus Nivison has been selected for the Dobell Prize for Drawing, 2012 at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, until 10 February, 2013.

Introducing Dr Liz Coats

Liz Coats has completed her doctoral work at the Australian National University on ‘Organic Growth and Form in Abstract Painting.’ Well done Liz!

TANGO

Helen Eager’s wall painting Tango, commissioned for the opening of the MCA, features in the Sydney Magazine today.

John R Walker, 'Winter in the Fire Forest' floor talk Saturday 10th November, 3pm

Visit the gallery on Saturday, November 10 at 3pm to hear Bryan Hooper discuss John R Walker’s latest body of work – until November 17.