Mining the Archive Arthur Wicks Artist Talk
Starts:
Sunday, 19 May 2024
Ends:
Sunday, 19 May 2024
Arthur Wicks is a celebrated multimedia artist renowned for his work both in Australia and abroad. With a rich history of national and international exhibitions and performances, Wicks has showcased his diverse talents in prints, sculptures, video, installations, and live performances across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Europe, including Germany, France, and Poland with over 170 solo or group shows. His work is held in collections including the Georges Pompidou Centre in Paris, the National Gallery of Australia, the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and the Albury Art Gallery.
Originally trained as a scientist, Wicks transitioned to art, driven by an enduring curiosity about the paradoxes of contemporary life, technology, globalisation, and the politics of the times. His artistic journey began in 1966 with his first exhibition in Canberra, marking the start of a prolific career.
Come along to meet Arthur, and hear about his work and the exhibitions across town.
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2024-05-19 12:00 am
2024-05-19 12:00 am
Mining the Archive Arthur Wicks Artist Talk
Arthur Wicks is a celebrated multimedia artist renowned for his work both in Australia and abroad. With a rich history of national and international exhibitions and performances, Wicks has showcased his diverse talents in prints, sculptures, video, installations, and live performances across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Europe, including Germany, France, and Poland with over 170 solo or group shows. His work is held in collections including the Georges Pompidou Centre in Paris, the National Gallery of Australia, the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and the Albury Art Gallery.
Originally trained as a scientist, Wicks transitioned to art, driven by an enduring curiosity about the paradoxes of contemporary life, technology, globalisation, and the politics of the times. His artistic journey began in 1966 with his first exhibition in Canberra, marking the start of a prolific career.
Come along to meet Arthur, and hear about his work and the exhibitions across town.
44 Johnston Street, Wagga Wagga , NSW , 2650 , Australia