Reflections: Connecting to Country through Art
This exhibitionÌýhighlights pieces from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s stellar Indigenous art collection.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this exhibition contains the names of people who have passed away.
In a collaboration between the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Library and Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education, the artworks on display have been selected by our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Artworks chosen resonate with each person’s life experiences, culture, and worldview.
°Â³ó±ð²Ô:Ìý9:00 am to 5:00 pm,ÌýMonday to Friday - 26 October to 4 December 2020 *EXTENDED*
°Â³ó±ð°ù±ð:ÌýIra Raymond Room, Level 3, Barr Smith Library, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, Kaurna Country
Admission:Ìý¹ó¸é·¡·¡
Through this exhibition we invite everyone to participate inÌýÌý(8-15 November 2020) an annual event celebratingÌýthe history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme,ÌýAlways Was, Always Will Be,Ìýrecognises that First Nations people have lived and cared for this land for over 65,000 years and encourages all ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ns to embrace and acknowledge the true history of this country.ÌýThis exhibition forms part of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations.
We invite you to readÌýstories from and hear voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Photography and filming is strictly not permitted in the exhibition room without permission from the Exhibitions Coordinator.
Image: Cedric Varcoe, Ngarrindjeri/Narrunga people, 1984, My Country, Ngarrindjeri Country, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 91 x 107 cm, © Cedric Varcoe