You are invited to the inaugural Bulgari Art Award unveiling
Dr Michael Brand, director of the Art Gallery of NSW, will unveil a new painting by Michael Zavros, inaugural recipient of the Bulgari Art Award.
The total award of $80,000 is one of the most valuable art awards in Australia.
Michael Zavros is one of Australia's finest contemporary artists and this is the first work by the artist to enter the Art Gallery of NSW collection.
The work entitled The new Round Room is a large-scale, meticulously detailed painting of an interior of the Grand Trianon in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The painting is mesmerising in its beauty and complexity, exhibiting Zavros' extraordinary technical skill.
Dr Brand and Michael Zavros will be available for interview.
Details:
TODAY 19 July, 10am
Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery Road
The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
For further information:
Claire Martin
m. 0414 437 588
t. 02 9225 1734
e. claire.martin@ag.nsw.gov.au
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