War: The prints of Otto Dix
This exhibition presents the complete portfolio of 51 etchings that make up Der Krieg (War) 1924, an extremely important print series by the German artist Otto Dix (1891–1969).
Der Krieg ranks alongside Picasso’s Guernica as one of the most powerful indictments of war created in the twentieth century. Consciously drawing on Goya’s Disasters of War c.1810, the graphic depictions of human suffering and the violence of war in Der Krieg bear witness to Dix’s own experience fighting in the trenches for the German army in World War One.
Dates
Wed 12 November 2008 - Sun 1 February 2009
Times
10am – 5pm Monday to Friday; 9am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday; Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Venue
Queensland Art GalleryCnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane
Cost
Free
Further information
Queensland Art GalleryWeb: www.qag.qld.gov.au/ottodix
Location
The Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) is just a short walk across the Victoria Bridge from the Brisbane CBD. The QAG and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) are located within easy walking distance of each other (150m apart), with entrances to both on Stanley Place. They are part of the Cultural Centre, close to the city centre and South Bank Parklands.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Admission
Free
Parking
Paid parking is available at the following local car parks:
- Queensland Art Gallery/Queensland Museum Car park — enter from Grey Street or the Cultual Centre tunnel.
- Stanley Place Car park — enter from the Cultural Centre tunnel or Stanley Place.
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre Car park — enter from the Cultural Centre tunnel.
For information on parking fees, telephone (07) 3840 7103.
See the South Bank website for details of other parking options
Public transport
For further public transport information call TransInfo on 13 12 30.
Bus
Alight at the Cultural Centre Busway in Melbourne Street. Chartered bus temporary set-down in Stanley Place.
Train
Alight at South Brisbane Station, corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets.
CityCat and Ferry
The CityCat and City Ferry terminals are located at South Bank 1 CityCate terminal.
Taxi
Set-down is available in Stanley Place, from Grey Street (both directions) and the Cultural Centre Tunnel. A Yellow Cab taxi phone is located in the foyers of both QAG and GoMA.
Accessibility
Mobility impaired and wheelchair access is available to both the QAG and GoMA. QAG wheelchair access is via the lift on the upper level of the Art Gallery carpark, via ramps at the front entrance from Melbourne Street, or via the street level entrance on Stanley Place, which is located between both buildings.
Gallery Dining
Watermall Café
The Watermall Cafe overlooks the new entrance to the Queensland Art Gallery that opens onto Stanley Place. The cafe is counter service and includes family-friendly menu options, with tempting treats for afternoon tea one of its specialities.
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10am – 4pm, Sat & Sun 9am – 4pm
