Celebrate the opening weekend of Emily Floyd: The Dawn at the National Gallery of Victoria with a series of discussions and hands-on workshops.

About the Exhibition | Emily Floyd: The Dawn is a survey exhibition of the work of Melbourne-based artist Emily Floyd. The exhibition will feature works dating from 2001 to 2014 including lesser-known early works, major installations and a newly commissioned children’s project based on Feminist activism from the 1970s and 80s. Floyd works across the mediums of sculpture and printmaking and is known for her installations and public art. From the 21st November 2014 to the 1st March 2015.

Events
Saturday 22nd November
12.30pm: Play sculptures for the 21st century | Artist Emily Floyd and curator Jane Devery give an introductory tour of The Dawn

1.15pm: Mary Featherston and Emily Floyd discuss the children’s commission and The Dawn for Kids

2-4pm: Drop into Small Press and join Sticky Institute for a hands-on zine workshop

Sunday 23rd November
12.30pm: Discover why theory doesn’t have to be boring with Nikos Papastergiadis looking at cultural studies as a form of play

1pm: Dr.Wes Hill explores hands on learning nineteenth-century style