MJM Carter


M.J.M. Carter Collection: The Joy of Giving 10 November 2006 - 4 February 2007
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William FORD, Australia, 1823 - 1884 Golden-rayed lily of Japan 1869, Somerset, Britain oil on canvas, 37.7 x 50.7 cm M.J.M. Carter AO Collection through the Art Gallery of South Australia Foundation 2005. Given in memory of Jean Carter, the donor's mother Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide

Max Carter AO is one of the Art Gallery of South Australia's most significant benefactors. Gifts from his collection have enhanced the Gallery's holdings of British and Asian art, and have dramatically transformed the Gallery's colonial Australian art collection to make it one of the most outstanding and most representative such collections in the country. Among his many gifts are important colonial Australian works by John Glover, Eugene Von Guérard, S.T. Gill and Nicolas Chevalier. This exhibition, which is mounted in honour of Mr Carter's 80th Birthday, brings together many of the major gifts from the M.J.M. Carter Collection, revealing the full extent of his generosity over four decades.

Free Guided Tours
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays at 3 pm
Admission

$8	adult
$6	concession
$5	Members and students
FREE	children under 16 years
$20	Member Season Ticket (unlimited entry to all Summer exhibitions)

After Dark Viewing with Max Carter AO

Thursday 23 November 5.45 to 7.15 pm
Max Carter himself is your guide to this exhibition of significant and beautiful works of art he has given to the Gallery over a period of forty years. The story Max tells around the acquisition of a work is often as fascinating as the significance of the piece. Enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments on arrival.
Bookings: call Yvonne on 8207 7050
Tickets: $45; Members $40

Talks

Tuesday 28 November at 12.45 pm
Robert Reason, Curator of European and Australian Decorative Arts, presents a lunchtime talk in the exhibition. Free with exhibition entry

Sunday 3 December at 3 pm and Sunday 12 December at 3 pm
The Joy of Giving
Max Carter AO, has developed his passion for art over many years of collecting, learning and participating in the day to day life of the Art Gallery of South Australia and carefully supporting collection development and key acquisitions. Join Max Carter for a very special insight into his wonderful collection – his gift to the community of South Australia.

Tuesday 12 December at 12.45 pm
Jennifer Harris, Research Assistant and Gallery Guide speaks about the netsuke in the M.J.M Carter Collection. Free with exhibition entry

Sunday 4 February 2007 at 3 pm
The Joy of Giving
Max Carter AO, has developed his passion for art over many years of collecting, learning and participating in the day to day life of the Art Gallery of South Australia and carefully supporting collection development and key acquisitions. Join Max Carter for a very special insight into his wonderful collection – his gift to the community of South Australia.

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