Hard Edge: Abstract Sculpture 1960s-70s

Overview

The latest exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria examines a turning point in the history of Australian sculpture. Laid out over two foyer levels at the Ian Potter Centre, Hard Edge: Abstract Sculpture 1960s-70s features 13 works from some of the most significant sculptors of the era – many of whom found themselves moving away from traditional forms and materials, such as stone, wood and bronze in favour of a more modern aesthetic as inspired by their contemporaries in New York City.

One of the most significant pieces in the show is Ron Robertson-Swann's controversial Vault — or, as it's better known by its unofficial nickname: 'The Yellow Peril'. Other artists featured in the exhibition include Clement Meadmore, Inge King, Jock Clutterbuck, Clive Murray-White, Lenton Parr, David Wilson and C. Elwyn Dennis. Hard Edge is open daily 10am – 5pm from February until July. Entry is free.