Currently logged in. Logout
For over 40 years, Kaldor Public Art Projects has worked with a variety of well-known and emerging artists to create spectacular and admirable work designed for public spaces, some of which has fundamentally transformed the landscape of Australia.
Now, Kaldor Pubic Art Projects who is known as one of the best supporters of contemporary arts in the country has made a move to one of Australia’s leading art schools, Sydney College of the Arts.
Professor Colin Rhodes, Dean of Sydney College of the Arts, stated “John Kaldor and Kaldor Public Art Projects are well recognised the world over for their highly innovative and adventurous public art projects. John is a great champion of contemporary art and its public dissemination. He cares deeply about getting great art in front of a wide audience and encouraging public understanding.”
For almost 45 years now, John Kaldor has been a dedicated collector, patron and supporter of contemporary art in Australia. His pioneering projects from the seminal Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s Wrapped Coast in 1969, the largest single artwork ever made at the time, to Jeff Koons’ Puppy and last year’s ground-breaking 13 Rooms, have changed the landscape of contemporary art in Australia and resonated with international audiences around the globe.
John Kaldor, Director of Kaldor Art Projects explained, “My team and I are excited about our new home at SCA, one of the country’s leading contemporary art schools. We look forward to being part of the creative atmosphere on campus, driven by the great artists on staff and the energy of the students, working under the inspired leadership of Professor Colin Rhodes. Collaborating with art schools across NSW and Australia is integral to our public and education program. SCA boasts some great teachers and is producing wonderful artists, many of whom are attracting attention both locally and internationally.”
Students at the SCA campus will be encouraged to get involved and submit work for organised proposals such as the Kaldor Art Project’s 45th anniversary project ‘Your Very Good Idea.’ Australian artists with three years exhibition history are invited to develop and submit an ambitious artwork idea for Sydney. This is an opportunity not to be missed for up and coming dedicated artists.
John Kaldor explained, “This is a unique opportunity for me to be on the ground amongst art students, listening and watching the next generation of Australia’s artists evolve. This new affiliation with SCA will be a vital addition to our efforts to engage and interact with all tertiary students and the arts community.”
This move will add a new feel to the sunny lawns of the Sydney College of the Arts campus. Students will be enticed to work on Kaldor Public Art Projects call outs in studios and art facility rooms where they can plan and discuss their ideas together before offering their work for submission.
Image: John Kaldor and Professor Colin Rhodes at Sydney College of the Arts, part of the University of Sydney. Photo: Vlad da Cunha.
