The Secret Lives of Portraits
Event description
Portraits do more than capture a pretty face - they tell stories, hold secrets, and even illuminate dark histories.
Join UQ art history expert, Associate Professor Andrea Bubenik, on Thu 9 May as she shares some of the most unbelievable and hidden tales behind incredible portraits from the UQ Art Museum Collection, including a rare work by Frederick McCubbin.
Presented by UQ Arts, Brisbane Portrait Prize, and the UQ Alumni Team, enjoy after-work refreshments, connect with fellow art lovers and learn the secrets of portraits in the beautiful heritage listed Atrium Space at UQ Brisbane City.
Limited capacity, tickets* on sale now.
*Grazing table snacks included in event ticket, paid bar available on the night (EFTPOS only).
Frederick McCubbin, 'Portrait of little girl' c.1912-1913,oil on canvas image 46.7 x 57 cm. Collection of The University of Queensland, purchased 1953.