A forum of Directors of Art Museums and their Architects at Melbourne Grammar’s recently complete learning environment, the Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership designed by John Wardle Architects.

 

Join Chris McAuliffe in discussion with the creative minds responsible for a series of recently commissioned contemporary art spaces.  By contrast and comparison, and by curator and designer, the defining characteristics for each museum will be articulated, discussed and drawn into focus. How does one go about creating a definitive space for a changing display of contemporary art? 

 

Details

 

Monday 21 July 2008, 6.30 pm

 

Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership

Melbourne Grammar School

Domain Road, South Yarra

 

Free Admission

Building open from 5.30pm.

 

Bookings:

justine.makin@johnwardlearchitects.com

  

Program

 

A brief presentation by the Architect and Director for each of the selected art museums;

 

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

Architect:      Roger Wood

Director:       Juliana Engberg

 

Samstag Museum

Architect:      John Wardle

Director:       Erica Green

 

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Architect:      Stephen O’Connor & Annick Houle

Director:       Lesley Alway

 

Monah University Museum of Art    

Architect:      Kirsten Thompson

Director:       Max Delany

 

followed by a discussion chaired by Chris McAuliffe, Potter Museum of Art.