Announcing two fabulous curated exhibitions to celebrate the wonderful work and influence of George Baldessin (1939 - 1978).
Australian Galleries in Collingwood are generously supporting us by opening up their entire two spaces in Derby Street for this Baldessin Bonanza!
Opening night: Tuesday 25 October, 6-8pm
Visit Australian Galleries to celebrate the work of George Baldessin and Baldessin Studio artists in recognition of the studio's 21st anniversary year.
AUSTRALIAN GALLERIES
28 & 35 Derby St, Collingwood, VIC 3066
Open 7 days, 10am - 6pm
GEORGE BALDESSIN
A newly curated look at George Baldessin prints, drawings and sculptures from the 1970s, many of which have rarely been seen in any gallery.
Acrobats 1974, GEORGE BALDESSIN, etching, aqautint and colour stencil, edition 10, 30cm x 30cm
BALDESSIN STUDIO
Concurrently, on the other side of Derby street, twenty-nine selected Baldessin Studio artists will be showing works produced on our presses.
Celebrating George Baldessin’s legacy
George’s legacy to artists is particularly celebrated on this the 21st anniversary of the Baldessin Studio. Thanks to George Baldessin, we have a great space and equipment, as well as a magical history, and clearly defined vision of excellence plus ambience.
You and your friends are warmly invited to come along to the opening of these two exhibitions at Australian Galleries on October 25 to help us celebrate!
We are also launching two new publications: Baldessin- the Legacy, a booklet on the studio, and Paradox and Persuasion- the art of George Baldessin, by Harriet Edquist (reprint new edition).
Fundraising for Baldessin Studio
Thanks to Australian Galleries, their commission on all works sold from the Stockroom Gallery will go towards the Baldessin Studio!
Thanks to all the artists, they will donate half the proceeds of their sales as well, as a fundraiser for our not-for-profit Incorporated Association.
By purchasing artwork from this show, you will be directly supporting the Baldessin Studio to keep providing for artists as we love to do.
See you at opening night!
We are excited to have reached this milestone in our history, and we hope to see as many friends as possible for the opening Tuesday October 25, 6pm.
Be there, or be square!
