About the exhibition

Australia + Germany: International Craft Triennale presents the latest ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, textiles, glass, furniture and artist books from over 100 German and Australian artists and craft practitioners. Australia is privileged to be the partner nation in the eighth of this series of triennial exhibitions organised by the Museum of Decorative Arts in Frankfurt which showcase contemporary decorative arts from Germany alongside those of one other invited country. Australia's involvement in the Triennale is an initiative of the Australia Council's Visual Arts/Craft Fund and the Australian component has been curated and managed through the Art Gallery of South Australia. Australia + Germany opened at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Frankfurt in September 2000 and after Adelaide goes to the Object Galleries, Customs House, Sydney (12 May-24 June). A fully illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

There will be an afternoon forum on Friday 9 March and a lunchtime talk about the exhibition on Tuesday 13 March. See below for more details.

Follow the links to the Triennale websites in Germany:
Triennale Frankfurt and Frankfurt

Tours
Sundays and Wednesdays at 1.00 pm for the duration of the exhibition.
Meet the Guide at the entrance to the exhibition. Tours are free

Germany + Australia Forum
Friday 9 March 2001
Sabine Runde, the Curator from the Frankfurt Museum of Decorative Arts, will speak about German metalwork and jewellery in the exhibition. She will be followed by the Australian artists, Robert Baines, Catherine Truman and Margaret West who will talk about their own jewellery and objects on display in the exhibition.
Tickets $10. For further information and bookings, telephone 8207 7005

Talks
Tuesday 13 March at 12.45 pm in the exhibition.
Christopher Menz, Curator of Australian and European Decorative Arts will give a free talk in the exhibition Australia + Germany: International Craft Triennale. Meet in gallery 23. All welcome

Special Event
Sunday 18 March at 9.15 am in the courtyard
Frühstück!
Join Christopher Menz, Curator of Australian and European Decorative Arts, for a European breakfast followed by a tour of the exhibition Australia + Germany: International Craft Triennale. Christopher curated the Australian component which presents the latest in ceramics, metalwork, jewellery, textiles and furniture.
Tickets: $25, $20 members. Bookings: contact the Friends Office on 82077050

Films / Videos
For the duration of the exhibition a selection of videos relating to craft and design as well as other videos will be screened daily from 11.00 am under the stairs in gallery 25. Free. All welcome

Auslan Tour
Saturday 21 April at 11.am.
A tour of the exhibition Australia + Germany: International Craft Triennale for the enjoyment of sign hearing impaired and Deaf patrons. Bookings essential. Telephone: 8207 7005 or fax Megan on 8207 7070. Tours are free

School Holiday Art & Craft Workshops
Sunday 22 - Saturday 28 April in the Auditorium
Jingle, Jangle, Jingle
Daily sessions at 11.00 am, 12.00 noon, 1.30 pm and 2.30 pm (50 minute sessions)
Make your own fun jewellery and body art. Dazzle your friends with your sparkling creations, make a gift for someone special. Lots of zany fun. Suitable for children 5-10 years

$5.00 per child per session. Group price (10 children or more) $3.50 per session.
Bookings recommended. Telephone 8207 7005

Please note the Australia + Germany exhibition closes on Sunday 22 April

To see what other events and activities are on at the Gallery,
click here to go to the Calendar of Events

Catalogue
An beautifully illustrated catalogue is available from the Gallery Bookshop.
The paperback version is priced at $24.95. For more information about the Gallery Bookshop, click here.