65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art ...
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art is a landmark exhibition that highlights the prominence of First Nations art in Australia, underscoring the vital role of Indigenous knowledge and artistic practice. Accompanying the exhibition is a significant publication, richly illustrated with over...
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The University of Melbourne
2024
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| Online Access: | https://dx.doi.org/10.26188/26132698 https://figshare.unimelb.edu.au/articles/figure/65_000_Years_A_Short_History_of_Australian_Art/26132698 |
| Summary: | 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art is a landmark exhibition that highlights the prominence of First Nations art in Australia, underscoring the vital role of Indigenous knowledge and artistic practice. Accompanying the exhibition is a significant publication, richly illustrated with over 200 artworks and featuring 23 texts. This publication is the result of a collaborative two-year dialogue between myself, fellow designer Tristian Main, and curators Judith Ryan and Professor Marcia Langton AO. The design of the publication was inherently discursive, designed in a way that engages in dialogue with the 65,000-year history it represents while addressing the complex realities of contemporary publishing. Our goal was to create a publication that not only acknowledges but also venerates this extensive history of continuous living culture and artistic practice. The publication, co-published with Thames and Hudson, aims to resonate with both broad and diverse audiences, balancing academic rigour with ... |
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