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Professor Alastair Blanshard (Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History, The University of Queensland) asks if there’s any truth to Shelly’s famous line “we are all Greeks”.
In front of Michael Zavros’ mural of the Parthenon, Acropolis Now (2023), Professor Blanshard explores the enduring legacies of Hellenism and the ways in which Greek mythology has persevered into contemporary society.
Known for his extraordinary technical prowess, Michael Zavros has captivated audiences with his sumptuous realist renderings and surreal juxtapositions.
Frequently engrossed in notions of quality and luxury, fashion and appearance, Zavros's idealised imagery has developed alongside Australia's pronounced turn to conspicuous consumption and aspirational individualism.
‘The Favourite’ (24 Jun – 2 Oct 2023) profiles significant thematic explorations of the artist, including fashion magazines, European palaces, luxury cars, his children, Narcissus and still life, in addition to his self-portraits and reflections upon his heritage. It will survey 25 years of painting, sculpture, photography and video by this leading contemporary Queensland artist.
The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter.
Read more about ‘Michael Zavros: The Favourite’: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibition/michael-zavros
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Brisbane Australia
© Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees, 2023
#QAGOMA #irresistableGOMA #MichaelZavros
Professor Alastair Blanshard (Paul Eliadis Chair of Classics and Ancient History, The University of Queensland) asks if there’s any truth to Shelly’s famous line “we are all Greeks”.
In front of Michael Zavros’ mural of the Parthenon, Acropolis Now (2023), Professor Blanshard explores the enduring legacies of Hellenism and the ways in which Greek mythology has persevered into contemporary society.
Known for his extraordinary technical prowess, Michael Zavros has captivated audiences with his sumptuous realist renderings and surreal juxtapositions.
Frequently engrossed in notions of quality and luxury, fashion and appearance, Zavros's idealised imagery has developed alongside Australia's pronounced turn to conspicuous consumption and aspirational individualism.
‘The Favourite’ (24 Jun – 2 Oct 2023) profiles significant thematic explorations of the artist, including fashion magazines, European palaces, luxury cars, his children, Narcissus and still life, in addition to his self-portraits and reflections upon his heritage. It will survey 25 years of painting, sculpture, photography and video by this leading contemporary Queensland artist.
The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the presenter.
Read more about ‘Michael Zavros: The Favourite’: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/exhibition/michael-zavros
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Brisbane Australia
© Queensland Art Gallery Board of Trustees, 2023
#QAGOMA #irresistableGOMA #MichaelZavros
