ADFAS Brisbane: Evening - Paint Brushes at Dawn
Paint Brushes at Dawn: The world's greatest artistic feuds, rows and quarrels
The celebrated controversialist, Christopher Hitchens, once wrote that a first rate bust up requires one of at least two things: a clash of strong personalities, and a conflict of principles. The history of art is peppered with first rate bust ups: between the Renaissance artists, Brunelleschi and Ghiberti, between Constable and Turner in the early 1830s, between Salvador Dali and the Surrealist leader, Andre Breton in the 1930s and, most recently, between the graffiti artists Banksy and ‘King’ Robbo, who painted over each other’s works. There are many more. They are highly entertaining, but they also highlight key issues in art history.
Members receive priority for Lectures.
If members wish to bring a guest, please contact the Event Organiser below to confirm availability.
Refreshments including wine and cheese will be served after the evening lecture.
The celebrated controversialist, Christopher Hitchens, once wrote that a first rate bust up requires one of at least two things: a clash of strong personalities, and a conflict of principles. The history of art is peppered with first rate bust ups: between the Renaissance artists, Brunelleschi and Ghiberti, between Constable and Turner in the early 1830s, between Salvador Dali and the Surrealist leader, Andre Breton in the 1930s and, most recently, between the graffiti artists Banksy and ‘King’ Robbo, who painted over each other’s works. There are many more. They are highly entertaining, but they also highlight key issues in art history.
Members receive priority for Lectures.
If members wish to bring a guest, please contact the Event Organiser below to confirm availability.
Refreshments including wine and cheese will be served after the evening lecture.
Wednesday 15 July 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10)
Location and Times
Evening - 15 July, 2026 7.30 pm, Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Qld 400
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ADFAS Brisbane: Evening - Paint Brushes at Dawn
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