Arts treat in store
Christchurch art enthusi asts can look forward tc some important Internationa exhibitions in the next few years, according to the direc tor of the Robert McDougal Art Gallery (Mr T. R L Wilson). Speaking on his returr from a three months and i half overseas tour. Mr Wil Ison said that inquiries intc I possible international exhibi (ions for Christchurch ha< 'been "unexpectedly profit | able.” Most of his time overseas [was spent on research lor a I catalogue he is compiling on [the New Zealand artist. Frances Hodgkins. This inIvolved travelling more than •i 10,000 km through Europe jphotographing 169 paintings [from 77 different collections. I Mr Wilson also discussed with electronics experts the latest developments in museum lighting. audiovisual aids, and security. He will prepare a report for the next meeting of the Christchurch City Council's cultural committee.
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