SCAF – Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation

In association with the exhibition
Tokujin Yoshioka: Waterfall
an immersive installation

Japanese Fashion and Design Forum

Dr. Gene Sherman AM in discussion with
Amanda Talbot and Olivier Solente

Saturday, 10 December 2011
2 – 3.15 pm

Exhibition dates: 
7 October – 17 December 2011

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Speakers:

Dr Gene Sherman AM is Chairman and Executive Director of Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation (SCAF). She has a specialised knowledge of art and French literature and prior to founding the gallery she spent seventeen years teaching and lecturing at secondary and tertiary levels. She is currently Deputy Chair of the Board of the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, a member of the Tate Modern Asia-Pacific Acquisitions Committee and on the Art & Australia Advisory Board. Gene was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Government (2003) for her contribution to culture. She received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from The University of Sydney (2008), and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (2010).

Born in Melbourne to Japanese and French parents, Olivier Solente has previously worked as Creative Project Manager at the Miyake Design Studio in Tokyo where he co-directed and coordinated various Miyake art installations in the Europe, Japan and the United States. He currently works with BVN architects in Sydney and assisted designer Tokujin Yoshioka during the installation of “Waterfall” at Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation.

Amanda Talbot is the ultimate snoop on good design and latest trends. She is an internationally renowned authority on interiors, style and design. Amanda returns to Australia after ten years travelling and working overseas as an editor & design consultant. She has worked with designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Ilse Crawford and Tom Dixon. Amanda also trend forecasts for global brands including IKEA and managed the launch for WGSNs new online trend analysis site homebuildlife.com – encouraging brands to rethink the future of their industries. Amanda is at the centre of emerging trends and has also written extensively on how we live with everyday objects in the home.