What's On at John Curtin Gallery

☀️SUNDAY 16 March 11am - 12:30pm
🎧AUDIO DESCRIBED EXHIBITION TOUR

Join audio describer Richard Green for a guided exploration of two captivating exhibitions, this tour is designed specifically for visually impaired visitors.

In a relaxed and welcoming setting, Richard will provide in-depth verbal descriptions of key artworks, conveying their shapes, textures, colours, and compositions. Through expressive storytelling and sensory-rich language, he will bring the artworks to life

This interactive tour encourages questions and discussion, creating a shared experience where you can engage with the art beyond sight. Whether you’re a regular gallery visitor or new to audio-described tours, this is an opportunity to connect with the exhibitions in a meaningful and immersive way.

The tour will be conducted for JCG’s Perth Festival Exhibitions `Burndud Ground` and `Doba Nation`. Visit our exhibitions page for more information

Spaces for this event are limited, if the morning session is sold out, please join the waiting list at our registration link and a second session on this day can be arranged in the afternoon. Book through our website www.curtin.edu.au/jcg/events/audio-described-exhibition-tour/ or via LINK in BIO

This audio described tour is suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by a guardian.

FREE EVENT

This event is supported by Perth Festival. @perthfest

⭐️ Wednesday 👉 12, 26 March & 9 April, 4-5pm
AFTER SCHOOL STORY TELLING SESSIONS

Join us for a special storytelling series featuring Yindjibarndi Creation Stories from Juluwarlu’s storybooks.

Connect with Yindjibarndi storytelling traditions facilitated by JCG’s Education Coordinator, Dr. Neeti Sethi. These readings from ‘Ngurra Nyujunggamu – When the World Was Soft – Yindjibarndi Creation Stories’ are followed by fun, hands-on creative activities and games inspired by the stories.

Open to all ages and no artistic skills needed, just bring your imagination!
FREE EVENT

For more information, check out our webite curtin.edu.au/jcg or LINK in BIO.

Be sure to check out our other upcoming events 👇

⭐️ Friday 14 Mar 12-2pm
SKIN IN THE GAME: PANEL DISCUSSION
What does it mean to survive colonisation, war, occupation, another culture or countries laws and generational change? See our website for more information.

⭐️ Sunday 16 March 11am-12:30pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED TOUR
Join us for a guided exploration of two captivating exhibitions specifically designed for visually impaired visitors. Spaces limited – please book via our website.

🖼️ Alice Guiness, ‘Burndud Ground’, 2024, acrylic on canvas

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Guurruu Alice Guiness paints what she sees as important: ceremony, family, Galharra (Kinship), Ngurra (Country) and Songs.
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NOW SHOWING

Mai Nguyễn-Long: Doba Nation
John Curtin Gallery, Boorloo/Perth
Showing until 17 April 2025

With her spectacular new installation, Doba Nation, Dharawal/Bulli-based artist Mai Nguyễn-Long transports the viewer to a sprawling archipelago of hand-formed ceramic sculptures. Assembled on-site in a process akin to live storytelling and emerging spotlit against the moody scenography of a darkened exhibition space, Nguyễn-Long’s monumental installation is a landmark achievement and a dazzling centrepiece of the 2025 Perth Festival‘s artistic program. In this dynamic assemblage, the artist’s distinctive Vomit Girl figures coalesce with the cylindrical painted ceramic forms she calls Doba. These derive their appearance from metal bomb shell casings that some residents of rural Vietnam have repurposed for practical and spiritual use.
Curated by @lia_mcknight.

@perthfest
@johncurtingallery
@mainguyenlong
@michaelreidsydney

Images: Installation views of Doba Nation by Mai Nguyễn-Long, courtesy the gallery.

ARTISTS TALKS ⭐️
Fri 7 FEB 👉 12-2:30pm

FREE EVENT

Starting from 12 noon hear from Juluwarlu CEO Lorraine Coppin talk about Alice Guiness’s artwork and demonstrate the story of the Burndud, a connection to culture and country through dance. Then hear Mai Nguyễn-Long in conversation with JCG Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss ‘Doba Nation’

`Doba nation` features Mai Nguyễn-Long’s distinctive `Vomit Girl` sculptures alongside cylindrical clay forms which respond to post-Vietnam War metal bomb shell casings. This large-scale installation is arranged by the artist on site in a process akin to live storytelling.

Register via https://www.curtin.edu.au/jcg/events/perth-festival-artist-talks/ or LINK in BIO

‘Doba Nation’ is presented with @perthfest
Mai Nguyễn-Long @mainguyenlong is represented by Michael Reid Galleries @michaelreidsydney

📸 Mai Nguyễn-Long alongside the installation of `Vomit Girl`, Michael Reid, Sydney. Photo by Jodie Barker.

ARTISTS TALKS ⭐️
Fri 7 FEB 👉 12-2:30pm

FREE EVENT

Starting from 12 noon hear from Juluwarlu CEO Lorraine Coppin talk about Alice Guiness’s artwork and demonstrate the story of the Burndud, a connection to culture and country through dance. Then hear Mai Nguyễn-Long in conversation with JCG Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss ‘Doba Nation’

`Burndud Ground` opens a new pathway for Yindjibarndi artist Alice Guiness to explore mediums such as neon sculpture and immersive media installation, drawing from her prolific painting practice and the cultural archive of the Juluwarlu Arts Group.

Register via https://www.curtin.edu.au/jcg/events/perth-festival-artist-talks/ or LINK in BIO

`Alice Guiness: Burndud Ground` is a @perthfest and @juluwarluartgroup commission and is part of the Boorloo Contemporary Program in partnership with @wesfarmersarts

📸 Alice Guiness with some of her artworks. Image courtesy of Perth Festival. Photo by Marnie Richardson.