Wondering who’s vying for The University of Queensland’s ‘National Self-Portrait Prize’ in 2017? The artists, curators and judge have been announced! Continue reading
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‘The Dust Never Settles’ artist, Eugenia Raskopoulos
Artist Eugenia Raskopoulos recently dropped by UQ Art Museum and shared the very personal inspiration behind her two-channel video work re-ma(r)king 2010, which is currently featured in The Dust Never Settles. Continue reading
‘New Alchemists’ – coming soon!
What is life and how do we define its boundaries? UQ’s Dr Karin Sellberg is pondering these big questions as she prepares to open New Alchemists on 16 June at UQ Art Museum. Find out why she thinks this provocative exhibition, touring from Salamanca Arts Centre, is a must see. Continue reading
Philanthropists and collections – curator insights
Take a virtual walk through the exhibition with curator Samantha Littley and hear some of the stories behind the exhibition’s featured artworks and the generous donors who have helped shape the UQ Art Collection. About the exhibition Philanthropy has played a vital role in the evolution of the UQ Art Collection, which was established through … Continue reading
We need to talk!
Ever wanted to cut through the alternative facts and find out what an actual expert thinks about a burning issue being played out in the media? Got a question you’d love an expert to answer? Sounds like we need to talk! Continue reading
Careers in Focus, Gordon Craig – Project Manager
What does it take to deliver a busy Art Museum program day-to-day, while also making plans two-to-three years in advance? UQ Art Museum’s Project Manager Gordon Craig lets us in on his secret to this serious juggling act and the skills to hone if you’re interested in this line of work. Continue reading
The spectacular Spinifex Womens Collaborative painting
Background In the 1950s, the Spinifex People or Pila Nguru were forced from their homes by a severe drought and the nuclear testing scheme that Britain embarked on at Maralinga in the remote west of South Australia, with approval from the Australian government. The Pila Nguru returned to their native lands in the 1980s to … Continue reading
