Call of the Avant-Garde: Constructivism and Australian Art

Overview

One of the most influential art movements of the 20th century, constructivism believed that art could be used for social purposes, becoming a widely-used ideal throughout architecture, graphic design, theatre, film and more. Heide Museum of Modern Art takes an extensive look at the movement with Call of the Avant-Garde: Constructivism and Australian Art, an exhibition that considers the work of over 60 Australian and influential international artists. With links back to the Russian Revolution of 1917, this exhibition considers how the movement made its way to Australia and how our artists adapted its utopian ideals to a distinctly Australian experience.

Call of the Avant-Garde: Constructivism and Australian Art takes place from Wednesday, July 5 until Sunday, October 8 and features work by Australian artists such as Ralph Balson, Frank Hinder, Inge King, alongside works by members of the original Russian movement like Rodchenko, Malevich, El Lissitzky and British artists Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth.

Image: Justene Williams, The Worker.