David Jones, artist and poet (1895-1974) begins his PREFACE TO THE ANATHEMATA :

'I have made a heap of all that I could find.' (1) So wrote Nennius, or whoever composed the introductory matter to Historia Brittonum. He speaks of an 'inward wound' which was caused by the fear that certain things dear to him 'should be like smoke dissipated'. Further, he says, 'not trusting my own learning, which is none at all, but partly from writings and monuments of the ancient inhabitants of Britain, partly from the annals of the Romans and the chronicles of the sacred fathers, Isidore, Hieronymous, Prosper, Eusebius and from the histories of the Scots and Saxons although our enemies . . . I have lispingly put together this . . . about past transactions, that [this material] might not be trodden under foot'. (2)

(1) The actual words are coacervavi omne quod inveni, and occur in Prologue 2 to the Historia.
(2) Quoted from the translation of Prologue 1. See The Works of Gildas and Nennius, J.A.Giles, London 1841.


02 March 2018

MORNING VIEWING


MORNING VIEWING ‘PATRICIA PICCININI : CURIOUS AFFECTION’

9.30AM SAT 24 MAR 2018 
GOMA | GALLERY 1.1 THE FAIRFAX GALLERY, GALLERY 1.2, GALLERY 1.3 ERIC & MARION TAYLOR GALLERY

'Patricia Piccinini: Curious Affection' includes a survey of some of the artist's most recognisable life-like sculptures of the past ten years, a large-scale newly commissioned inflatable sculpture suspended in GOMA's Long Gallery, and a vast and immersive multisensory environment. On the opening day, explore this exhibition before the Gallery opens – just for Members and their guests.
Viewing available during the hours of 9.30 – 10.00am | No bookings required | A valid exhibition ticket is required for this event | Members receive discounted entry $14 single entry or $42 for a season pass. Premium Members receive unlimited entry to ticketed QAGOMA exhibitions and film screenings.
Theatre of the Actors of Regard 
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