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Exhibitions Nov 11, 2009 No Comments
Please join us at the Verge Gallery for the opening of the exhibition:

Darwin’s bastards

Examining the legacy of Charles Darwin on the 150th anniversary of the publication of his famed work, On the Origin of Species Opening 6-8pm, Thursday 19 November No RSVP required

The exhibition will be opened by Roger McDonald, author of Mr Darwin’s Shooter, recipient of numerous literary awards including the 2006 Miles Franklin Award and alumnus of the University of Sydney.

Guest speaker Chris Darwin, the great, great grandson of Charles Darwin will speak about his famous ancestor and his work as an Ambassador of Bush Heritage Australia.

Artists:
Vernon Ah Kee
Alexis Beckett
Chinnychinchin (Ruth Bellotti)
Ruth Johnstone
Janet Laurence
Danie Mellor
Jennifer Mills
Patricia Piccinini
Ben Quilty
Lisa Roet
Caroline Rothwell
Julia Silvester
Jane Trengove

Curated by Christine Morrow
Verge Gallery: Jane Foss Russell Plaza, Eastern side of City Road,
Near the corner of Butlin Avenue T. (02) 9563 6218
Opening hours: 11am to 3pm weekdays Free entry

Andrew Frost

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