Summary
Invitation to the launch of an exhibition organised by the Centro Italiano D'Arte (Italian Art Centre) at the Palais theatre, St Kilda in 1962. The Centre was formed in 1962 in Melbourne by Italian migrants Ernesto Murgo and fellow artists Marcello D'Amico, P. Petrucelli and Vincenzo Basile. The Centre aimed to promote and gather together local Italian artists and exhibit their work.
Physical Description
Small rectangular card, printed on one side in black ink.
Significance
This collection represents the efforts of Italian migrants to congregate local Italian artists, foster their talents and promote their output to the broader community. It demonstrates the importance for many migrants to nurture a collective cultural identity while positioning themselves within the wider Australian community.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museums Victoria/Italian Historical Society Co.As.It Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Marcello D'Amico, Italian Historical Society (Co.As.It), Nov 2006
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Organiser of Event
Centro Italiano D'Arte, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1963
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Place & Date of Event
Palais Theatre, St Kilda, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 Feb 1963
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Inscriptions
Printed in black ink: Ernesto Murgo / director of the / CENTRO ITALIANO D'ARTE / request the pleasure of your company / to the opening of an exhibition / of the painting and sculpture / by artists of the C.I.A. / on Thursday, 21st, February, 1963 / at the Palais Theatre, St. Kilda, / at 7 p.m. / 193 Lygon St., / CARLTON
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Classification
Cultural identity, Ethnicity - creative practice, Exhibition promotions
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
133 mm (Width), 88 mm (Height)
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References
Photocopy of catalogue for exhibition onboard the S/S Marconi docked at Station Pier 1964.
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Keywords
Art, Art Exhibitions, Artistic Practices, Arts Centres, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Programmes
