The IMA is pleased to present an exhibition by Cuban American artist Ana Mendieta (1948-1985), guest curated by Prof. Susan Best, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. Connecting to the Earth brings together two series of works that are about connection to land: the Silueta series and the Rupestrian Sculpture series. Rarely considered together, the two series powerfully demonstrate…

‘Sung into Being: Aboriginal Masterworks 1984–94’ features more than 100 works from a period when Aboriginal art began to be more widely shown and appreciated in Australia as fine art. It draws together work by major artists from the Maningrida region in central Arnhem Land, N.T. and the Kimberley, W.A.,…

Let your imagination roam free. Curiocity Brisbane is a 12-day celebration of science, art and tech, where new possibilities play and big ideas collide. From 9 to 20 March 2022, explore a packed program of interactive installations and events. Watch as the city around you is transformed into a world…

This is a talk about the relational qualities of colours. Colours as palettes—those marauding squads of socially and culturally recognised hues—which get what they need by working together. We live in a more highly chromatic world then ever before in human history. Colour is a major component of capitalism. Perhaps…

We’re kicking off 2017 with a celebration of our artistic program and we want you to join us. This year we’ve programmed something for every taste including tantilising contemporary art from around the globe and unique experiments that put the cherry on top. Collect a drink, grab a bite to…

This exhibition features a series of brooches that draw on the modern day survivalist movement and Ron Edwards’ popular book series from the 1970s and 80s from which the exhibition takes its name. Jeweller Rebecca Ward imagines a situation where the maker has nothing but sticks from the forest, a…

Featuring Karen Stephens, Jeanette Stok, Clinton Barker, Kenneth Beck and Justin Stenton-Dozey Consumables goes from 27th August to 7th September (Upstairs). “In a fast paced world that we live in, it would seem the definition of consumables is becoming increasingly inadequate as experiences and interactions are also becoming commodified. 5…

WHEN : 22nd May, 6:00pm WHERE : QUT Art Museum Nicole Beaumont and Sarah Clark began their collaborative performance-based practice in 2010 when studying together at QUT. Through live and mediated performance works, they investigate ideas and constructs around identity, female subjectivity, intimacy and interpersonal relationships. Late last year, Clark…

The Print Bar is proud to present The F Word, an exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day. Every year, International Women’s Day highlights the many achievements of women the world over. A call to action for gender equality, it’s an opportunity to unite, support and empower the women around us. In…

Belinda Sinclair & Clairy Laurence Ceramics. Through A Glass Darkly is an exhibition of new and recent works. Both artists are inspired by esoteric mythologies and folklore in developing their work. Opening Night: July 3rd – 6pm – 9pm 

Like a spectre, but you can feel it centres the experience of visceral forces found on both an intimate and geological scale. Through material experimentation and sensorial installation, Jefferies seeks to bring closer the spectral qualities of a biosphere in crisis. Please Join us for the opening of Tiana Jefferies…

In Solo Uno, Claudia Mazzotta encapsulates a year-long journey of introspection, blending various artistic mediums such as drawing, painting, and photography, all delicately interwoven with the timeless motif of the flower. Each piece within this exhibition represents a nuanced reflection on a cherished childhood memory rooted in the simple yet profound act…

Jan Murphy Gallery is pleased to present ‘Distillation’ by Sydney-based artist Celia Gullett. Distillation Noun 1. the action of purifying a liquid by a process of heating and cooling. 2. the extraction of the essential meaning or most important aspects of something. Celia Gullett’s atmospheric paintings capture ephemeral experiences in…

Marking 50 years since Ian Burn’s groundbreaking xerox works, this exhibition centres around working copies of the Systematically Altered Photographs,made at the Speed Copy Centre Inc. on 32nd Street, New York in 1968. These are exhibited alongside other key works from the period. IMAGE: Ian Burn, Systematically Altered Photograph: Kangaroos 1968. Black and…

The Culprit Club, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University and Brisbane City Council proudly present the Women’s Work’ panel discussion – Not Your Muse. To coincide with Women’s Work: Outdoor Gallery Exhibition this panel discussion will feature a selection of exhibiting artists from Women’s Work: Outdoor Gallery Exhibition as they…

WHEN : 5th – 23rd March WHERE : Edwina Corlette Gallery Jessica Geron is a Brisbane-based artist with a Master of Fine Arts from the College of Fine Arts in Sydney.Her 2006 thesis discussed the impact of digital media on the studio practices of painters. She has been a finalist…

Don’t let the lack of travel keep you from the thrill of exploring new things in your own city. You may think you know Brisbane well, but Museum of Brisbane’s captivating walking tours will will re-ignite your curiosity. This spring, Museum of Brisbane will launch their new Public Art Walking…

Join us on Saturday 29 October at 4.30pm for an afternoon of conversation to celebrate two exhibitions, Within Walking Distance by Hayley Megan French and Karike Ashworth’s Brave Girl: The Warrior now on at The Condensery. The event will feature a very special performance by Karike Ashworth as her artistic persona, Brave Girl. Hear from…

WHEN : 2nd – 26th September WHERE : Lust For Life Smoke and Mirrors is a collaborative exhibition from established Brisbane – based artists Caitlin Sheedy and Belinda Sinclair that will be on show at Lust For Life Gallery from the 2nd of September. Working within the realm of figurative…

Resolution-19 marks the final dumb dumb exhibition for 2020. As per the current covid-19 restrictions, we will be limiting capacity to 30 people at a time. Please be respectful of the space and the people who occupy it. Dumb Dumb ARI – 65 Heidelberg St, East Brisbane QLD 4169, Australia

The Strip Show examines the influence of comic strips on the work of Australian artists Stephen Bird, Sharon Goodwin, Chayni Henry, Shin Koyama, Jonathan McBurnie, Brian Robinson and Charles Street. The accessibility and mass consumption of comic strips ensures an ongoing interplay of mythology within contemporary culture. These artists utilise the subversive nature of…

Join internationally acclaimed Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen and Cloé Pitiot, Curator, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris for a conversation exploring the intersection of fashion, art, design, science and technology in van Herpen’s innovative exhibition, ‘Sculpting the Senses’. This event is free and unbooked. Seating is limited, available on…

The IMA and Room40 present MONO 37 with Merzbow at The Old Museum. For the past four decades, Japan’s noise sound artist Merzbow has reigned supreme as the undisputed king of noise. The project is the brainchild of avant-garde musician and writer Masami Akita, who has released hundreds of recordings…

An exhibition of hard edge painters is the final show for 2022 at Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley Brisbane. Showing from 29th November ‘Edge’ presents the artworks of Sydney artists Annalisa Ferraris and Maximillian Daniels, and Central Australian Indigenous artist Kudditji Kngwarreye Their paintings are interpretations of an artform…

WHEN : 12th – 30th Sep, Dusk until 9:00pm WHERE : Parer Place Urban Screens The Lightness Matrix 3: GRANDE SEARCH is the third of The Lightness Matrix trilogy by Glen Henderson. The Lightness Matrix 1 developed as a series of codes and conventions in an exploration of natural form.…

Round Robin – Curating and Writing Indigenous Art: Tokenism, Pluralism and other Perspectives. How have curators and writers of Indigenous and non-Indigenous heritage presented Indigenous art, and what is at stake in a critical engagement with their work? Such questions are current and must continue if we are to effectively…

Looking Glass is an important and timely exhibition which brings together two of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists—Waanyi artist, Judy Watson and Kokatha and Nukunu artist, Yhonnie Scarce. At its heart, the exhibition is both a love song and a lament for Country; a fantastical alchemy of the elemental forces of…

Joe Furlonger is well known for his expressive, painterly figurative images and vast landscapes. ‘Horizons’ traces the Queensland artist’s career through an expansive presentation of more than 80 works across a range of media from painting to ceramics, sculpture and drawing. Image: Joe Furlonger, Australia b.1952 / Bathers 1987 / Watercolour…

‘This exhibition of new works considers the quiet moments in both man-made and natural environments that feel so still, they transcend the restrictions of time. In these landscapes, I attempt to allude to the grandeur and timelessness of the natural world through an immersive use of colour and subtle rendering of…

Over the past two years, Brisbane-based artist Charlie Donaldson conducted archival research into the actions of the Queensland Police. Throughout the 1980s, the Special Branch served as the secret police of premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s corrupt government. Reconstructed here are two spaces uncovered by the artist – a hidden room in…

Don’t miss our final Portrait of an artist event for 2023 featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed First Nations artist Richard Bell, fresh from his recent exhibition at the Tate Modern in London! Richard will be live and in-conversation with renowned First Nations photographer Michael Aird, also Director of University of Queensland’s Anthropology…

Collaborative exhibitions featuring the works of six acclaimed artists will be shown in a two-part exhibition at Mitchell Fine Art in Fortitude Valley and Fireworks Gallery in Bowen Hills. Curated by Nina Shadforth, Senior Curator Caloundra Regional Gallery, Land Holds Memory is a group exhibition of works that reflect on the experiences of…

Tyza Stewart will open her Metro Arts studio to the public for a short viewing of her current work on Saturday 26th November, between 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Metro Arts: 109 Edward St, Brisbane City. Tyza’s Studio: studio 3.7 Metro Arts, Level 3 Tyza Stewart experiments with perceptions of their gender identity through…

Join Louise Martin-Chew and Matthew Wengert, the joint 2019 John Oxley Library Fellows as they share their research and developments from their project, Designs – Details – Devils: a visual history of the Queensland’s Government Printing Office which defined, published, and recorded the development of Queensland between 1860s-2010s. The Queensland…

Vanessa Bertagnole is a photographer, artist, arts consultant and independent curator based in Brisbane. Most recently with her fine art photography, Bertagnole has been exploring abstract forms in an attempt to illustrate the elusiveness of memory and mediated forms of communication. In doing so, she hopes to blur the boundaries…

Just Not Australian presents Australian practitioners at the forefront of national debate and practice. Drawing together 20 artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, their differing ideas and perspectives on nationhood coexist within this timely thematic show. Showcasing the common sensibilities of satire, larrikinism and resistance so as to present a broad exploration of race, place and belonging, Just Not Australian interrogates what it…