This illustrated talk will bring together material from Gregory O'Brien's recent monograph on Don Binney alongside much material from beyond the book. O'Brien will discuss his long involvement with, and study of, Binney's paintings and drawings, as well as offering insights into the life of this mercurial, talented yet often contradictory figure. O'Brien's book,

Don Binney -- Flight Path, is an impassioned argument on behalf of Binney's art, asserting its importance and relevance in present-day Aotearoa New Zealand. He will tell us how and why he reached this conclusion--while also offering a many-faceted portrait of a dynamic and colourful presence at the epicentre of the nation's recent art history.

Date: Tuesday 23 April, 2024
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Pastorius Waller Theatre at The Suter
Tickets: $18 or $15 for Friends of The Suter
Booking: Tickets available from the front desk at The Suter. Call 03 548 4699 or email info@thesuter.org.nz

Gregory O’Brien, born in 1961 in Matamata and based in Wellington, is a multifaceted artist known for his poetry, painting, art criticism, and curation.