Friday, June 16, 2006

Harry Seidler Tribute Exhibition - 29 June - 6 August

"The life and works of Australian architect and design icon Harry Seidler will be showcased at an exhibition presented by the City of Sydney and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.

A tribute to the architect who died in March this year, the exhibition will be presented in Harry Seidler's distinct style. The multimedia exhibition will engage visitors in the vision and legacies of one of Australia's leading architects of the modern movement.

Held at Customs House, Circular Quay, from 29 June - 6 August, the exhibition will include films, wall panels, models and tributes from his admirers. It will reveal the many facets of Harry Seidler; mentor, father, artist, photographer, social commentator and activist.

The exhibition will highlight a range of seminal works such the Rose Seidler House, Blues Point Tower, and Australia Square. There will also be a tribute to international buildings including the Australian Embassy in Paris, the Hong Kong Club in Hong Kong, and Wohnpark Neue Donau in Vienna..."

What: Harry Seidler: A Tribute
Admission: Free
When: Thursday 29 June - Sunday 6 August 2006
Where: Customs House, Sydney, 1 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Times: Weekdays - 8am - 7pm, Saturdays - 10am-4pm, Sundays - 12pm - 4pm

W: http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/2971-harry-seidler-tribute-exhibition.asp?orig=Home

Customs House: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/customshouse/whatsOn/soon.html