Perhaps the Ancient Athenians did it best, using the humble ceramic amphora to record the stories of their time. From scenes of heroism and godly deeds to tableaux’s of everyday moments, the Athenians created forms that provide a glimpse into their lives centuries later. In this exhibition Jessica Murtagh draws inspiration from these ancient artefacts,…
Jessica Murtagh: What will remain
Australian Toys 1880–1965: The Luke Jones Collection
Australian Toys 1880–1965: The Luke Jones Collection | Galleries 1-3 - 1 June - 24 August 2024 - Ticketed Exhibition
In simpler times before smart phones and video games, we played with tin toys, wooden trucks, and paper planes. Rediscover the excitement and wonder of childhood through this exhibition of historic Australian toys from the collection of Luke Jones. Initiated by a 9-year-old North Adelaide paperboy’s earnings, Jones has nurtured and researched his extensive collection…
Quilts: The Fabric of War 1760–1900
The Annette Gero Collection of Quilts made from military fabrics | 15 February – 18 May 2024 - Ticketed Exhibition
Historical quilts with striking geometric patterns, exotic animals, biblical stories, and even the Venetian state galley are but a few of the extraordinary images you will see displayed in this exhibition from the renowned quilt collection of Annette Gero. Using brightly coloured military fabrics from eighteenth and nineteenth century uniforms these rare patchwork quilts were…
Wedgwood: Master Potter to the Universe
Wedgwood: Master Potter to the Universe | Galleries 1, 2, 3 | 23 September 2023 - 27 January 2024. Ticketed.
In 1769, Josiah Wedgwood famously declared his intention to become ‘Vase Maker General to the Universe’ . Experimentation and innovation saw Wedgwood become a household name, and continue to be the defining features of this internationally celebrated ceramic manufacturer. 240 works sourced from Australian public and private collections will evidence Wedgwood’s diversity. See historically celebrated…
Regine Schwarzer: Deliberations on Fermoy
SALA 2023 | Roman Room and Gilded Aviary - 1 August - 9 September 2023 - Free exhibition
When visiting The David Roche Foundation House Museum, Regine Schwarzer’s attention was immediately drawn to the diverse, small-scale, precious, utilitarian artefacts held in cabinets throughout Fermoy House. These treasures prompted her to research their historical uses, and to contemplate what the objects meant to the people that lived with them many years ago. For this exhibition, she has created…
Arthur Boyd: The Life of Saint Francis
Arthur Boyd: The Life of Saint Francis | 28 April - 2 September 2023.
Celebrated Australian artist Arthur Boyd and his vision of the endearing medieval Italian saint, St. Francis of Assisi, comes to Adelaide from the collection of the National Gallery of Australia. Rarely seen, a selection of Boyd’s large, and spectacular tapestries illustrating the life of the saint are joined by pastels and lithographs exploring the universal…
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022: a travelling exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra | 28 January - 1 April 2023. Ticketed.
The David Roche Foundation is delighted to be the first venue for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022. Now in its 15th year, the annual exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, draws from entries submitted by aspiring and professional photographers from across Australia. In 2022, 50 finalists were selected from more than 2,400…
Fantastical Worlds
Fantastical Worlds | Galleries 1-3 - 13 August - 24 December 2022 - Ticketed exhibition
From 13 August to 24 December 2022, The David Roche Foundation plays host to Fantastical Worlds, a travelling exhibition developed by Powerhouse museum, Sydney, comprising playful arrangements of old and new. The Powerhouse collection holds many objects that instil a sense of wonder. Made using a wide range of materials and techniques, they seduce us…
Doppelgänger and Zombies
Galleries 1 - 3 | 1 July - 23 July 2022
Decorative Arts in the Digital Age Exhibition of Archetypes, Cyber Crafts and Collectibles 1 July – 23 July 2022 – Free entry Craftship and arts, design and fabrication have shifted dramatically in the Digital Age. From New Materials, Avatars, Crypto Currencies, GANs, Metaverse, and Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs), to Lidar Scanning, Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR…
Silhouettes: Fashion in the Shadow of HIV/AIDS
Galleries 1 - 3 | 29 January - 18 June 2022
Silhouettes: Fashion in the Shadow of HIV/AIDS explores the lives and works of some of fashion’s brightest stars from the late 20th century. Featured in this ground-breaking exhibition are works by designers, artists and activists who have passed of AIDS-related illness to raise awareness of their contribution to fashion during a pivotal moment in history.…
