Visit and learn about a selection of artworks on campus from the John Curtin Gallery Collection in the Curtin Library, guided by Campus Public Art Coordinator and artist Mikaela Miller. Mikaela will be joined by Community Engagement Coordinator Ron Bradfield Jr.
Public artworks installed at Curtin University capture WA’s unique history, from ancient Noongar songlines to the State’s diverse geology. Tour a series of artworks commissioned from internationally acclaimed contemporary artists.
Public artworks installed at Curtin University capture WA’s unique history, from ancient Noongar Songlines to the State’s diverse geology. Tour a series of artworks commissioned from internationally acclaimed contemporary artists including: Sally Morgan (Palku and Nyamal peoples), Ningura Napurrula (Pintupi), Mitjili Napurrula (Pintupi), Spinifex Women’s Collaborative, Laurel Nannup (Noongar), Justin Martin (Noongar Yamatji) with Susan Milne and Greg Stonehouse.
Event note: This tour will traverse multiple levels of the library and requires some moving around, for Library accessibility information please visit here.
Duration: Approx. 1hr.
The July tours form part of NAIDOC WEEK 2024.
Image credit: Justin Martin, Susan Milne & Greg Stonehouse, Warden-au-Maia Walkinyiny [Sound of the Ocean], perforated aluminium with LED lighting, routed plywood, blackbutt, mild steel, porcelain, and blown glass with enamel. Image credit: Frances Andrijich
