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In this newsletter we have highlighted some exciting public exhibitions of interest currently on in Melbourne and Sydney, details about new opportunities, new approach and varied upcoming events at Kazari Collector.
Please enjoy
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| New Opening Hours |
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All 3 Kazari locations will now be closed on Sundays
Private appointments can however be made on Sundays and other days after hours.
Updates will be made for special Sunday openings for exhibitions and specific events such as the last day of the Furnitre SALE at Kazari Decorator, this weekend.
For appointments and private viewings please call Kazari Collector 03 9510 2528 or Kazari Decorator 03 9521 1107.
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Currently on display
Japanese paintings and two significant works depicting famous historical scenes of the 47 Ronin of the Chushingura, circa 1900.
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| Contemporary Art & Sculpture News & diary dates |
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Making Marks: inspired by the brush
John Bartlett Junko Azukawa
Harriet Posner Krista Stewart
Four artists show works exploring different ways of making their marks. Senior artist John Bartlett showing new encaustic on aluminium works portraying symbols of the east with textured surfaces and expressions of space. Japanese born calligrapher Junko Azukawa showing contemporary sumi-e ink pieces. Harriet Posner investigates movement and stroke in callgraphy influenced, abstract works. Krista Stewart makes her debut at Kazari with abstract works of minimalistic approach through form, line and colour.
Essay... Inspired by the Brush: Australian Artists and the Painting Tradition of the East
by Dr Gary Hickey
Opens Thurs 26th June 6.30-8.30pm 450 Malvern Rd, Prahran. Invitation to follow
Forthcoming exhibitions 2008 Group Sculpture:
works by Ashika, Barbara McLean, Faustas Sadauskas, Pam Wragg, and Viktor Kalinowski
Japanese Prints:
Historical and contemporary Japanese prints - The Gary Hickey Collection
Anime to Street Art:
Young Australian artists responses to the new urban art of the region
Installation:
A dynamic re-hang of our Asian art and antiques together with conceptual art and small works by Australian contemporary artsists - an opportunity to buy pre Christmas
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| Kazari Warehouse |
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A novel approach where we offer special prices on selected furniture that may need some work. At significantly reduced prices you can choose to take 'as is' and restore yourself, or pass it on to one of our professional restorers and decide how you would like it restored. more... |
| Japanese Art Market Report -Robert Joyce |
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World record for Japanese work of Art in New York:
An early Kamakura period (1190s) statue of a Dainichi Nyorai (66.1cm high) attributed to Unkei (d.1223), the great sculptor of the Kamakura period sold for over $14.3 million USD at Christies New York in March 2008 to a Japanese buyer.
In our own backyard a beautiful gilded statue of Amida Buddha c.1800, seated on a circular lotus base, measuring 40cm high made over $31,000 AUD at Mossgreen's latest Oriental Art auction (lot 32), more than twice the upper estimate. read on
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| Art Tours Japan |
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Unique art tours of Japan lead by internationally renowned art historian Dr. Gary Hickey; senior member of staff at Melbourne University and former curator at The National Gallery of Australia and National Gallery of Victoria, along with his wife Haruyo Maeda.
Gary Hickey now contributes scholarship and research to important works held by Kazari and will offer his collection for sale, through exhibition at Kazari during September, of professionally acquired historical Japanese prints and artwork.
He will be guest speaker at a special dinner at Kazari with in-house chef, Emiko Rogers planned for July, and will also hold information evenings at Kazari Collector in the coming months - to register interest in the dinner or the information evenings contact: info@kazari.com.au
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| Public galleries, exhibitions, collections and events |
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From Mao To Now
Sydney Olympic Park, Armoury Gallery
Three Kazari artists Zhou Xiaoping, Lou Xiang, and Benedict Ernst have been chosen to include major works in the exhibition hosted by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority and running concurrently with the Beijing Olympics. The exhibition focuses on Chinese propaganda and sport posters and contemporary artists' responses to modern China.
28th June - 29th September (weekends only)
Taisho chic: Japanese modernity, nostalgia and art deco
Exploring the impact of the clash between modernity and tradition in the greater Taisho period (1900-1930) at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Until 3rd August.
Kimono: Osaka's golden age
At the Immigration Museum of Victoria, works from the Osaka Museum of History, showcasing kimono and accessories from 1850-1900; Osaka's 'golden age'.
Black Robe, White Mist: Art of the Buddhist Nun Rengetsu
Calligraphy, painting, poems and tea ceremony ceramics from the Japanese Buddhist Nun exhibited at the RMIT gallery, Swanston St. A travelling exhibition from the National Gallery of Australia.
Until 28th June.
The Moon in Reflection: The Art of Kim Hoa Tram
Vietnamese born Australian artist Kim Hoa Tram exhibiting ink paintings and calligraphy in the Asian Art Temporary Exhibition Space, Level 1, National Gallery of Victoria International.
Until 21st September.
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| Cafe Kazari - for events and functions - Now BYO ! |
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We are pleased to announce the first of several evening dinners at Cafe Kazari where chef Emiko Rogers will serve a banquet style menu with matching wines, sheduled for late July - register your interest to be included on the guest list for this or future dinners
Kazari Collector is available for private functions such as birthdays and weddings and other events such as book launches and fashion parades.
Now serving a special Saturday menu and changing seasonal dishes weekdays BYO
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Sincerely,
Jo Maindonald, Robert Joyce and the Kazari Team.
Kazari Collector & Cafe 450 Malvern Rd, Prahran. 03 9510 2528
Kazari Decorator 290 Malvern Rd, Prahran. 03 9521 1107
Kazari Warehouse 7-11 Hill St, Cremorne (Richmond). 03 9427 1148
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