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April 2018
Tel Aviv Modernism
Join ADMSA President Robin Grow for a night exploring the wonderful interwar heritage of one of the world’s most vibrant cities – the “White City” of Tel Aviv, now a UNESCO World heritage site and home to about 4,000 modernist buildings. We will visit fairgrounds, apartments, hotels, offices, schools, museums, synagogues, cinemas, beach pavilions and even a kibbutz! Also included will be the fascinating cities of Jerusalem, Haifa and Jaffa. Date: Thursday 26 April 2018 Time: 7.45 pm for an…
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International images of Fascism in the Art Deco Era: the Italian pavilions at the World Fairs of the 1930s
The 1930s saw World’s Fairs hosted in a number of cities that were key centres of technological and design innovation, such as Chicago 1933, Paris 1937 and New York 1939. These massive events influenced design and styling during this momentous decade and provided the pathway to the future as the world embraced technology and consumerism. Join architectural historian and academic Flavia Marcello for a lively and entertaining presentation about how Fascist Italy presented itself in these international arenas. Date: Thursday, 7th…
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Brisbane Art Deco/Modernism Weekend
Saturday/Sunday July 21 - 22 More details to come. Note: All events and dates are subject to change
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20th Century Textiles and Mid-Century Furniture Design
Please join us for a presentation about the exciting world of textiles and mid-century furniture. Our first presenter is Laura Jocic, who will cover Australian Modernist textiles from the 1920s to 1960s. She will examine the development of textile design in Australia in those years, which centred on the production of printed textiles in response to a Modernist aesthetic whilst drawing inspiration from the local environment. Our second presenter is Kirsty Grant, who will cover furniture by Australian designers such as…
Find out more »September 2018
The Big Bands and Swing Music
Our guest speaker is Henry Kovacevic, Founder and Director of the B#BigBand. Join Henry as he leads us on a musical journey that explores the evolution of dance music. Beginning with the society dance music of the 1920s, Henry will explain the influence of such greats as Paul Whiteman and Louis Armstrong in creating what came to be known as ‘swing’ and the big bands, including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and Ted Heath. Sure to be a fun…
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AGM – Capitol Theatre Restoration
Thursday, 18th October 7:30 - 9:30 Racecourse Hotel, Malvern East More details to come. Note: All events and dates are subject to change
Find out more »December 2018
Walking Tour – Golf Links Estate, Camberwell
Join us for a walking tour of the Golf Links Estate, Camberwell where we will view examples of Art Deco and Moderne architecture, as well as garden designs of the period. Date: Sunday, 2nd December, 2018 Starting Time: 9.45am for a 10.00am start Starting Point: Corner Camberwell Rd and Christowell Street, Camberwell Cost: $30 members, $35 non-members (includes walk booklet). All bookings to be received no later than Thursday, 29thNovember 2018
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Industrial Tour
Industrial tour Sunday 3rd February - Daytime event Details to be confirmed
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Art Deco Sydney
Join us for an entertaining evening as Dr Peter Sheridan launches his latest book entitled Sydney Art Deco. Dr Peter Sheridan AM is an internationally recognised historian, collector, author and speaker on Art Deco design. This is the first comprehensive reference book on Sydney’s Art Deco heritage. It explores the impact of the Art Deco style on the landscape, life and architecture of Sydney during the 1930s and 1940s. The book explores commercial, residential, civic and industrial buildings as well as cinemas, pubs and shops…
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Chicago Art Deco & Johnson Wax Complex, Racine
Join ADMSA President Robin Grow for an exploration of the wonderful Art Deco to be found in Chicago – including skyscrapers, hotels, apartments, shopping centres, and much much more. He will be joined by David Thompson, who will take us to the city of Racine in Wisconsin, home of the wonderful Johnson Wax Company Complex (designed by Frank Lloyd Wright) and other impressive buildings. Date: Thursday, 9th May 2019 Starting Time: 7:30pm for an 8 o’clock start Venue: Racecourse Hotel, cnr Dandenong…
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