Art Appreciation 2026 Artists and their signature style
Term 3 lectures
How did iconic artists come to the style that they are now known for? What influenced them to develop and refine their signature techniques? What is the significance of their work and how did it influence future artists? From Renaissance masters to modern trailblazers, trace the threads of inspiration across time and uncover the visual elements, techniques and choices that made their artworks unique and recognisable.
Art Appreciation: Lubaina Himid: artist and activist - Wednesday series
Wednesday 14 October 2026, 6–7pm
Emily Sullivan explores the influential career and cultural activism of British Black Arts Movement artist Lubaina Himid.
Art Appreciation: Lubaina Himid: artist and activist - Thursday series
Thursday 15 October 2026, 1–2pm
Emily Sullivan explores the influential career and cultural activism of British Black Arts Movement artist Lubaina Himid.
Art Appreciation: Robert Smithson: desert art, downtown style - Wednesday series
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 6–7pm
Dr Chris McAuliffe examines Robert Smithson’s groundbreaking land art practice, including the iconic Spiral Jetty.
Art Appreciation: Robert Smithson: desert art, downtown style - Thursday series
Thursday 22 October 2026, 1–2pm
Dr Chris McAuliffe examines Robert Smithson’s groundbreaking land art practice, including the iconic Spiral Jetty.
Art Appreciation: Harold Cohen and AARON - Wednesday series
Wednesday 28 October 2026, 6–7pm
Dr Jessica Priebe explores Harold Cohen’s pioneering contribution to computer-generated art and the development of AARON.
Art Appreciation: Harold Cohen and AARON - Thursday series
Thursday 29 October 2026, 1–2pm
Dr Jessica Priebe explores Harold Cohen’s pioneering contribution to computer-generated art and the development of AARON.
Art Appreciation: Yang Yongliang: fusing tradition and modernity - Wednesday series
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 6–7pm
Mikala Tai examines Yang Yongliang’s digital landscapes that merge traditional Chinese painting with contemporary urban imagery.
Art Appreciation: Yang Yongliang: fusing tradition and modernity - Thursday series
Thursday 5 November 2026, 1–2pm
Mikala Tai examines Yang Yongliang’s digital landscapes that merge traditional Chinese painting with contemporary urban imagery.
Art Appreciation: The bold paintings of Helen Frankenthaler - Wednesday series
Wednesday 11 November 2026, 6–7pm
Tai Spruyt discusses Helen Frankenthaler’s innovative soak-stain technique and its impact on modern art.
Art Appreciation: The bold paintings of Helen Frankenthaler - Thursday series
Thursday 12 November 2026, 1–2pm
Tai Spruyt discusses Helen Frankenthaler’s innovative soak-stain technique and its impact on modern art.
Art Appreciation: Family of things: the ceramics of Kirsten Coelho - Wednesday series
Wednesday 18 November 2026, 6–7pm
Julie Ewington examines the porcelain works of Kirsten Coelho.
Art Appreciation: Family of things: the ceramics of Kirsten Coelho - Thursday series
Thursday 19 November 2026, 1–2pm
Julie Ewington examines the porcelain works of Kirsten Coelho.
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