Friday, June 19, 2009

Matthias Koch @ MGA

Matthias will be presenting a number of special programs during his short stay in Melbourne:

> ARTIST TALK – THURSDAY 2 JULY – 3.00pm
J oin Matthias as he guides us through an illustrated discussion of his photographic practice. A Q&A session will conclude the talk. Bookings essential.

> ‘Friends of MGA’ EXCLUSIVE – THURSDAY 2 JULY – 6.00pm
An exclusive event for ‘Friends of MGA’ members, join Matthias and Shaune Lakin, Director, MGA for light refreshments and a guided tour of presentation/representation.

> STUDENT TUTORIALS – FRIDAY 3 JULY – limited times available
An exclusive day-long program for tertiary photography students. Bring along your folio and gain unprecedented access to and advice from one of Germany's leading photographers. A series of intimate groups (of no more then 3 students) will spend 1.5 hours sharing and discussing their photographic practice with Matthias. Please contact ‘stephanier@monash.vic.gov.au’ for further information.

> WORKSHOP & FIELD TRIP – SATURDAY 4 JULY – 12.00–2.00pm
An intensive session with Matthias. Hear Matthias speak about his process of working in the field then, inspired by this knowledge, explore and document the industrial landscape surrounding MGA. Participants are required to bring all necessary photographic equipment – please note: you will be walking so wear sturdy shoes. Limited places – bookings essential $30 general public, $20 Friends of MGA.

> EXHIBITION OPENING – SATURDAY 4 JULY – 3.00pm
Join us for refreshments and the opening of presentation/representation: photography from Germany with opening remarks by Professor Claudia Terstappen, Faculty of Art & Design, Monash University.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL EVENTS 03 9562 1569 mga@monash.vic.gov.au

Download a pdf of programs http://www.mga.org.au/press/media_koch.pdf

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