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Seascapes — Jon Frank

Seascapes — Jon Frank
18 May 2013 to 14 July 2013

Geelong region artists program. From 18 May the Geelong Gallery will present Seascapes, a photography exhibition by local artist Jon Frank who has focused his gaze on the majesty of the ocean as a means of contemplating the human condition.
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Painted porcelain — decorated British ceramics 1750–1850

Painted porcelain — decorated British ceramics 1750–1850
27 April 2013 to 8 September 2013

The Geelong Gallery has a major collection of early British porcelain that includes rare and significant works. These richly-decorated forms featuring traditional floral and fruit motifs, landscapes, mythological scenes and rural vignettes are currently on display in the special exhibition, Painted porcelain—decorated British...
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The lie of the land — contemporary landscapes from the collection

The lie of the land — contemporary landscapes from the collection
20 April 2013 to 26 May 2013

Landscape painting is one of the conspicuous strengths of  Geelong Gallery’s permanent collection. The lie of the land invites the viewer to contemplate contemporary interpretations of the natural environment, representations of imaginary vistas and references to specific traditions of landscape painting.
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Impressions of Geelong — a portrait of the city and its region

Impressions of Geelong — a portrait of the city and its region
18 May 2013 to 25 August 2013

From 18 May the Geelong Gallery will present Impressions of Geelong—a portrait of the city and its region, a fascinating exhibition that showcases rare, historic and artistic treasures from its nationally significant collection. Featuring almost 70 works, brought together for the first time, this stunning exhibition traces over...
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