Arts & Culture

Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Terra inFirma: Sovereignty and Memory, The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre

The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre has been working with First Nations and culturally diverse artists on the development of a two-part exhibition series ‘Terra inFirma’, which draws on personal and shared stories of history, heritage and identity, exploring the consequences of colonisation on First Nations Peoples and communities from the Asia Pacific region, who live in Blacktown.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Bell Shakespeare celebrates three decades with ‘The Bell Debates’

In celebration of Bell Shakespeare’s 30th anniversary in 2020 a new series of online conversations titled ‘The Bell Debates’ have been announced. Teams of prominent Australians working across a range of industries will go head to head in provocative debate to explore the relevance of a selection of Shakespeare’s quotes.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Hybrid: Objects for Future Homes | Powerhouse Museum

‘Hybrid: Objects for Future Homes’ showcases dynamic insight to the future of furniture and object design by nine design-based studios who were paired with researchers and practitioners from across a range of alternative industries in Science and Engineering.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Meyne Wyatt wins 2020 Archibald ‘Packing Room Prize’

We congratulate West Australian Sydney-based Wongutha-Yamatji artist, writer and actor Meyne Wyatt, on winning the 2020 Archibald ‘Packing Room Prize’ for his self-portrait titled Meyne. Wyatt is the first Indigenous artist to ever be awarded a prize in the annual event’s 99-year history, and he is a first-time ‘Archibald Prize’ entrant.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Art as essential activity: an inquiry | Open call for public submissions

“In my ongoing long-term project Stories from the Room, I wish to stimulate a physical gathering by collecting parallel realities from participants and displaying them at TarraWarra Museum of Art. Through a collective act, a sense of emotional connection is generated, in the form of a community, regardless of distance,” says artist Jasphy Zheng.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Desert Mob: Exhibition, Symposium and MarketPlace

‘Desert Mob’ features a major exhibition, symposium and art market. In 2020 the much-loved festivities take a leap into the digital world with new virtual experiences developed in addition to the physical in-gallery presentation of the ‘Desert Mob’ exhibition.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

‘Interchange Pavilion’ takes centre stage in South Eveleigh

Fox’s Interchange Pavilion is the fourth site-specific work to be developed as part of the wider South Eveleigh public art project facilitated by Mirvac and curated by Carriageworks. It is located in the centre of the Village Square at the junction of Davy Road and Central Avenue, South Eveleigh.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Kambri’s new art walk ‘Exhibition Avenue’

Until 31 October the inaugural exhibition ‘Where I Stand’ featuring 24 striking large-scale photographic works by six talented Australian artists will be accessible to audiences around the clock on Exhibition Avenue, at the Australian National University, Canberra.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

ACCA Open

ACCA Open brings together six newly commissioned works that expand on the mediums of contemporary art, from audio, visual, video, written to interactive projects.

Emma-Kate Wilson
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

‘Conflict in My Outlook_We Met Online’ | UQ Art Museum

“Conflict in My Outlook examines the dynamics of power and control. It asks, ‘what will become of our privacy in the context of data mining, Artificial Intelligence and weapons-grade surveillance capitalism? Are data rights human rights? How can I disappear?” notes Anna Briers.

Kirsty Francis
Sydney Contemporary presents 2020 online, 1 to 31 October

Curatorial+Co. gets physical in Redfern

In an exciting turn of events Curatorial+Co have expanded their business model to include a 300-square-metre warehouse-style gallery in Sydney’s Redfern precinct that intends to showcase contemporary artworks alongside contemporary design objects, and provide a creative meeting place for artists, designers and collectors.

Kirsty Francis