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ther sp Lates and I think the highlight was really
the overall experience of having a band play amidst
the uarhol pieces and the opportunity to visit such
a beautiful space in the evening . . . I also love the
excitement and enthusiasm that the program engend
amongst Brisbane residents. . . I think it's one o
the most exciting and successful initiatives that th
Brisbane arts/music community has ever seen (i
time at least!F‘.
60 / RETuRNS
'The new Gallery of Modern Art is a
beautiful building and going there is a
bigger experience than merely looking at
the art on display.'
Visitor to Up Late during ‘Picasso & his collection'.
RETURNS
In the financial year 2007-2008 – total attendance for the Queensland
Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art reached 1 304 440.
Queensland Art Gallery Annual Report, 2007-08.
'We can't wait for the
NYMet to arrive in May.'
New member visiting ‘Contemporary Australia: Optimism’
preview, 23 November 2008.
'I thought the exhibition was
magnificent. It gave a real insight
into Picasso's life nd influences.'
Visitor to ‘Picasso & his collection'.
'. . .when I go to Brisbane it is nearly mandatory to go the QAG,
and now with GoMA, I am even more inclined to make a visit to
the galleries part of my 'Brisbane Experience'.'
Toowoomba visitor to Andy Warhol Up Late.
'It was a sublime exhibition . . .
I could hardly believe what there
was to be learnt from viewing the
history of art from his perspective.
Fabulously curated and conceived
exhibition. I'll never forget it.'
Visitor to ‘Picasso & his collection’.
'My highlights included the Torres
Strait Island mask, African
drums and figurines Picasso
had collected - this gave me a
different insight to his work.'
Visitor to Up Late during ‘Picasso & his collection'.
'Thank you for programming the
Pere Portabella films . . .Keep
up the great work - presenting
challenging, provoking, amazing
and inspiring films.'
Visitor email.