EVENT

Exhibition launch: Australian exotica

16 April 2016

Peter DOMBROVSKIS

Lake Oberon, Western Arthur Range, south-west Tasmania 1988

pigment ink-jet print; 74.5 x 94.2 cm

Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash Collection

acquired 2015; MGA 2015.043

reproduction courtesy of the Estate of Peter Dombrovskis

Please join us to launch the exhibition at 2pm.

Ever since the fifteenth century, the continent of Terra Australis has been thought of as an exotic place. This characterisation of Australia as a land down under, where things are out of the ordinary and colourfully unconventional, remains a key feature of our national identity. For many contemporary artists, this European vision is also something that needs to be subverted and critiqued. In this latest collection show from MGA, we engage with the theme of exotic antipodes and an Australian sense of place.

Also on view will be TOPshots which celebrates the best photomedia by VCE Art, Media & Studio Arts students from the classes of 2015.

With an afternoon full of beautiful food provided by Chumanchu@MGA and wine from our sponsors DeBortoli, it’s sure to be a lot of fun! RSVP by email

Curator talk

Join a walkthrough of the exhibition with MGA Senior Curator Stephen Zagala on Saturday 16 April at 1pm Free event, all welcome. RSVP by email

MAPh acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways.

We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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