The Guitar in Art and History

Exhibition Dates: 12 - 23 August 2020

An exhibition of antiquities, documents, artworks and musical instruments presented by Richard Watkins.

Since time immemorial, musicians, artists, their instruments, and their Muses have interacted as creative partners. Whether being deified, lauded, or even sometimes cursed, they have evolved with us through history, transcending darker ages to renaissances and better times. From the humble busker or troubadour to the Gods and Goddesses of the guitar, the guitar, and its ancestors in their myriad of forms, have been the paramount medium for the language and song of the Muse in art and performance. This exhibition draws from antiquities, documents, artworks, and musical instruments from prehistory to the present day in its collection of Holy Grail Guitars.

Image: A selection of 18th and 19th century guitars from Richard Watkins' collection. Image courtesy of the artist.

 

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Art Space on The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map

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