Join renowned Danish-Icelandic artist and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Olafur Eliasson Studio Olafur Eliasson for a talk tracing his artistic practice over the last twenty-five years. From early works like Beauty 1993, seminal installations like The weather project 2003, to his monumental work in the forthcoming ‘Water’ exhibition, Riverbed 2014 – Eliasson’s practice spans a broad range of media and inspires conversation about how art can turn thinking into doing in the world.
Following the keynote talk, Olafur Eliasson will be joined by Chris Saines, Director, QAGOMA for a Q&A.
Please note – this event is free and unbooked. Seating is limited, available on a first-in, first seated basis. To ensure equal access for all, seats cannot be reserved. GOMA doors will open and queueing for the event will commence at 7.15pm.
In addition to the live event, the session will be live streamed to three locations at GOMA and online on QAGOMA’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/queenslandartgallery
Here is more info to plan your night:
Bodhi Tree Terrace Bar: Open from 5.30pm, grab a drink before the event
GOMA Store: Open until 8.30pm
GOMA doors & queueing for the event: Open from 7.15pm
Keynote talk: 7.30 – 8.30pm
Image: Portrait of Olafur Eliasson
Photograph: Runa Maya Mørk / Studio Olafur Eliasson
© Olafur Eliasson
