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Kudzanai CHIURAI, Genesis [Je n'isi isi] II 2016, Pigment inks on premium satin photo paper, 130 x 140cm.
Zanele MUHOLI, Bhekezakhe, Parktown 2016, Silver gelatin print, 50 x 35.9cm. Courtesy of Stevenson, Cape Town/Johannesburg and Yancey Richardson, New York.
Athi-Patra RUGA, The future white woman of Azania (detail) 2012, inkjet print, 80x100cm. Courtesy of the Artist. Photographer: Ruth Simbao, South Africa
Fiona FOLEY, Smouldering pride from the Horror has a face series 2017, digital print, 60 x 45cm. Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane.
Continental Drift is the first major exhibition from a new Gallery program that celebrates and examines global black art and culture. Continental Drift highlights the shared experiences of contemporary blak/black artists from South Africa and north Australia. While both countries have different histories, British colonisation had dramatic effects on their black peoples, many of which continue to be experienced today. Australian artists represented in the exhibition are Fiona Foley, Tony Albert, Michael Cook, Dale Harding, Hannah Bronte, Gordon Hookey, Paul Bong and Archie Moore; South African artists represented in the exhibition are Mohau Modisakeng, Berni Searle, Mary Sibande, Zanele Muholi, Buhlebezwe Siwani, Kudzanai Chiurai and Athi-Patra Ruga.
OPENING EVENT
with
Thursday July, 12.30pm
Cost: Free
ARTIST TALK
with
Thursday July, 12.30pm
Cost: Free
Image: Michael COOK, INVASION 2017, digital print, 80 x 120cm. Courtesy of the artist and Andrew Baker Art Dealer, Brisbane
