Showcase Canberra
Showcase Canberra is a programme of events celebrating countries with which Australia share a diplomatic relationship. It highlights the international community located in Australia's national capital and showcases countries or regions with a festival of events and exhibitions.
- Showcase Gallery, Commonwealth Place, Parkes
Located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, between the International Flag Display - Free exhibition and events
Current Exhibition
Showcase Venezuela
Indigenous Culture Vision
5 to 13 July 2008. Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm.
The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela presents an intimate exhibition of indigenous culture. The exhibition includes hand-crafted pieces, photographic poster display and film screenings.
Website: www.venezuela-emb.org.au
Upcoming Exhibitions
Showcase Peru
Jorge Deustua: In Search of the Hero - Anthological Photographic Exhibition
29 July to 10 August 2008. Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Exhibition
An anthological exhibition of the renowned Peruvian photographer Jorge Deustua presented by Embassy of the Republic of Peru. It portrays anonymous inhabitants of Peru in very diverse and deeply human situations, revealing the conflicts and contradictions of modernity. Structured in series, these photos allow us to penetrate the genius and obsession of an artist whose work has influenced numerous generations of Peruvian photographers.Guided tour
Through his work, international acclaimed Peruvian photographer Jorge Deustua will introduce us to the evolution of photography in Peru towards the 21st century.Dates: Tuesday 29 July 2008, 12 noon
Website: www.embaperu.org.au
Vivid National Photography Festival
The Fuji ACMP Australian Photographer's Collection: A Decade of Showcasing Australia's Best Photography
12 August to 21 September 2008. Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 5pm
The Fuji ACMP Australian photographers collection is a prestigious photography competition. Even though the competition offers no prizes, the collection places are always hotly contested by photographers across the continent. This exhibition is a selection of the best images from ten years of exhibitions by Australian Commercial and Media Photographers (ACMP), providing a powerful insight into Australia's evolving lifestyle, fashion and culture.
Website: www.acmp.com.au
Previous Exhibitions
Showcase China
One World, One Dream: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Photographic Exhibition
20 to 29 June 2008.
A photographic documentary on the ancient city of Beijing as it prepares to hosts the 2008 Olympic Games. Presented by the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, One World, One Dream captured the culture, people and buildings in China's capital city.
Showcase Denmark
Dreams on Wheels: Danish Cycling Culture for Urban Sustainability
3 May to 1 June 2008.
Presented by the Royal Danish Embassy, Dreams on Wheels celebrated cycling culture and innovative Danish bicycle design. Over 4500 people visited the exhibition and events over the month of May.
The programme included:
Website: www.canberra.um.dk/en