Artist Talk: Richard Tipping at Australian Galleries

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In conversation with Glen Barkley, curator at the MCA, Richard Tipping gave a lively address last night at his solo exhibition at Australian Galleries. I found it interesting to learn of his early work as a concrete poet: it made so much sense and put the more recent body of work with signage and urban intervention in context.

In conversation at the conclusion of the talk a member of the audience commented eloquently that Tipping's work expresses "the triumph of the human spirit over the banal". This is evidenced nowhere more clearly than the double signage intervention piece photographed at Bondi that read "SING HUM". Inspiring work.

Richard Tipping at Australian Galleries

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I would be surprised if you don't recognise this sign. One of the most iconic urban art interventions ever made, this is Richard Tipping.

Richard's exhibition at Australian Galleries in Roylston St Paddington continues until May 6th. The hilariously confusing red warning sign at the entrance says "Sorry, We're Open" But do go in! This exhibition is definitely a must see. One of my favourite works has to be the blue "AIRPOET" with an arrow pointing upward: actual street signs to the airport, surreptitiously reconfigured and photographed in situ.