Judy Millar
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Judy Millar is a New Zealand
artist, who lives in Auckland
and Berlin, Germany.
in 1980 and an MFA
from Auckland University's Elam School of Fine Arts
in 1983. As recipient of a Scholarship from the Italian Government in 1990, she spent a year in Turin, Italy
, where she studied Italian arts of the 1960s and 1970s.
Further references can be found in recent publications on New Zealand art.
Her works can be found in the collections of the Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
and the Auckland Art Gallery
.
She, along with Francis Upritchard
, represented New Zealand at the 53rd Venice Biennial
in 2009.
In 2011 she is again part of the Venice Biennale
in the Collateral Event Personal Structures
in Palazzo Bembo
.
and Hamish Morrison Gallery in Berlin
.
She works on the Venice project with curator Leonhard Emmerling, director of St Paul St Gallery, Auckland, and Bruce Edgar.
www.judymillar.com
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
artist, who lives in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
and Berlin, Germany.
Education
Judy Millar received a BFABachelor of Fine Arts
In the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, usually abbreviated BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts. In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts or BCA...
in 1980 and an MFA
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
from Auckland University's Elam School of Fine Arts
Elam School of Fine Arts
The Elam School of Fine Arts, founded in 1890 by John Edward Elam is a part of Auckland University. Students study degrees in fine art with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach.-History:...
in 1983. As recipient of a Scholarship from the Italian Government in 1990, she spent a year in Turin, Italy
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, where she studied Italian arts of the 1960s and 1970s.
Awards
- 1994 - Moet & ChandonMoët et ChandonMoët & Chandon , or Moët, is a French winery and co-owner of the luxury goods company Moët-Hennessy • Louis Vuitton. Moët et Chandon is one of the world's largest champagne producers and a prominent champagne house. The company holds a Royal Warrant to supply champagne to Elizabeth II...
Fellowship, Avize, France - 2002 - winner of the Wallace Art Award (NZ)
- 2006 - inaugural winner of the McCahon House Residency (NZ)
Exhibitions
Millar has participated in numerous group exhibitions in both New Zealand and Europe and found critical acclaim in the international press. Her painterly style was described as "energetic and overwhelmig", and Andrea Hilgenstock calls her paintings "spectacular".Further references can be found in recent publications on New Zealand art.
Her works can be found in the collections of the Kunstmuseum St. Gallen
St. Gallen
St. Gallen is the capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. The town mainly relies on the service sector for its economic...
, Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery holds the main public art collection of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. Located in The Octagon in the heart of the city, it is close to the city's public library, municipal chambers, and other facilities such as the Regent Theatre.-History:The gallery was founded by...
and the Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand and has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand...
.
She, along with Francis Upritchard
Francis Upritchard
Francis Upritchard is a New Zealand born artist living in London. Upritchard represented New Zealand at the 2009 Venice Biennale.-Life and Career:...
, represented New Zealand at the 53rd Venice Biennial
Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale is a major contemporary art exhibition that takes place once every two years in Venice, Italy. The Venice Film Festival is part of it. So too is the Venice Biennale of Architecture, which is held in even years...
in 2009.
In 2011 she is again part of the Venice Biennale
Venice Biennale
The Venice Biennale is a major contemporary art exhibition that takes place once every two years in Venice, Italy. The Venice Film Festival is part of it. So too is the Venice Biennale of Architecture, which is held in even years...
in the Collateral Event Personal Structures
Personal Structures
Personal Structures is an international contemporary art platform, which generates the possibility for artists and art historians to discuss philosophical concepts in art....
in Palazzo Bembo
Palazzo Bembo
Palazzo Bembo is a palace in Venice, Italy, on the Grand Canal, close by the Rialto Bridge and next to the Palazzo Dolfin Manin.-History:It was built by the noble family of Bembo in the 15th century. Although it was remodeled several times over the centuries, externally it still maintains the...
.
Current
Millar is represented by Gow Langsford Gallery in Auckland, Gallery Mark Müller in ZurichZürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
and Hamish Morrison Gallery in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
.
She works on the Venice project with curator Leonhard Emmerling, director of St Paul St Gallery, Auckland, and Bruce Edgar.
External links
- Kustmuseum St. Gallen
- Gow Langsford Gallery
- Gallery Mark Müller
- Hamish Morrison Galerie
- St Paul St Gallery
- New Zealand at Biennale de Venezia 2009
www.judymillar.com