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William Forsythe / The Fact of Matter 2009 / Installation view in ‘Water’, GOMA

William Forsythe / The Fact of Matter 2009 / Installation view in ‘Water’, GOMA

Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Review 2019

Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Queensland Government
Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi peoples) with Dr Uncle Stan Grant Snr AM / untitled (giran) (detail) 2018 / Purchased 2018 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Chris Saines CNZM

Jonathan Jones (Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi peoples) with Dr Uncle Stan Grant Snr AM / untitled (giran) (detail) 2018 / Purchased 2018 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

From the Director

Welcome to a celebration of a dynamic year for the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art. From the closing months of APT9 to exhibitions from some of Australia’s best-loved and most thought-provoking artists, and ending with a deep dive into one of the world’s most contested and important resources, 2019 has been a time of discovery, renewal and reflection. On this journey, we’ve been joined by amazing artists, partners and supporters and a dedicated and diverse audience, all of whom I thank for helping us bring the Gallery to life.

Chris Saines CNZM
Director, QAGOMA
Visitors arrive for the opening weekend of ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’ Visitors arrive for the opening weekend of ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’

Visitors arrive for the opening weekend of ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’

GOMA, June / Photograph: Brad Wagner

2019 Snapshot

Attendance: 1.49 million
QAG: 686 000
GOMA: 810 000
including 240 000 children, 12 and under

An after-hours opening of Anne Noble’s Conversatio: A Cabinet of Wonder 2018, with a presentation of the artist’s ‘Reading the Bees’ led by Brisbane author David Burton An after-hours opening of Anne Noble’s Conversatio: A Cabinet of Wonder 2018, with a presentation of the artist’s ‘Reading the Bees’ led by Brisbane author David Burton

An after-hours opening of Anne Noble’s Conversatio: A Cabinet of Wonder 2018, with a presentation of the artist’s ‘Reading the Bees’ led by Brisbane author David Burton

GOMA, March / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

A volunteer-guided tour of the Australian Collection A volunteer-guided tour of the Australian Collection

A volunteer-guided tour of the Australian Collection

QAG, July / Photograph: Tammy Law

35 958 volunteer hours
3 085 volunteer-guided tours for 23 231 visitors
113 tours for people with disability
40 802 students in school groups
23 625 visitors to 310 public programs

Artist John Honeywill hosts a student workshop as part of Open Studio Artist John Honeywill hosts a student workshop as part of Open Studio

Artist John Honeywill hosts a student workshop as part of Open Studio

QAG, August / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Opening night screening of Judy & Punch for the 2019 Brisbane International Film Festival Opening night screening of Judy & Punch for the 2019 Brisbane International Film Festival

Opening night screening of Judy & Punch for the 2019 Brisbane International Film Festival

GOMA, October / Photograph: Brad Wagner

41 532 viewers for 808 screenings and events at the Australian Cinémathèque

January & February

In-house bespoke catering for the Gallery’s Business Leaders Network at a 2019 welcome event In-house bespoke catering for the Gallery’s Business Leaders Network at a 2019 welcome event

In-house bespoke catering for the Gallery’s Business Leaders Network at a 2019 welcome event.

GOMA, February / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Art therapist Josephina Beckers hosts an Art and Wellness session tailored to QAGOMA Members Art therapist Josephina Beckers hosts an Art and Wellness session tailored to QAGOMA Members
Art therapist Josephina Beckers hosts an Art and Wellness session tailored to QAGOMA Members Art therapist Josephina Beckers hosts an Art and Wellness session tailored to QAGOMA Members

Above & Right | Art therapist Josephina Beckers hosts an Art and Wellness session tailored to QAGOMA Members.

QAG, February / Photograph: Marc Pricop

QAGOMA Director Chris Saines with fellow Board members of the Australia–Japan Foundation QAGOMA Director Chris Saines with fellow Board members of the Australia–Japan Foundation

Right | QAGOMA Director Chris Saines with fellow Board members of the Australia–Japan Foundation.

GOMA, February / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

QAGOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will at an event to launch new GOMA Restaurant chairs created by local designer LuxxBox QAGOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will at an event to launch new GOMA Restaurant chairs created by local designer LuxxBox

Right | QAGOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will at an event to launch new GOMA Restaurant chairs created by local designer LuxxBox.

GOMA, February / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

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The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art


24 NOV 2018 – 28 APR 2019 | QAGOMA

APT9 — featuring January’s unmissable Summer Festival with its massive Up Late event — closed in April after achieving a record daily attendance for the Gallery’s flagship contemporary art event APT9 — featuring January’s unmissable Summer Festival with its massive Up Late event — closed in April after achieving a record daily attendance for the Gallery’s flagship contemporary art event

APT9 — featuring January’s unmissable Summer Festival with its massive Up Late event — closed in April after achieving a record daily attendance for the Gallery’s flagship contemporary art event.

Photograph: Joe Ruckli / Video: Diego Aquilizan

Jakkai Siributr’s APT9 Kids on Tour activity The Legend of the Rainbow Stag 2018 Jakkai Siributr’s APT9 Kids on Tour activity The Legend of the Rainbow Stag 2018

APT9 Kids On Tour

From January to April, APT9 Kids on Tour — with the support of the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation — was attended by a record-breaking 29 000 people at 111 venues across 48 council areas in Queensland. Venues — as far north as the Torres Strait and as far west as Birdsville — included 11 art and community centres in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The tour featured activities developed by APT9 artists Pauline Kimei Anis (Bougainville), Sadik Kwaish Alfraji (Iraq/The Netherlands), Gary Carsley (Australia/The Netherlands), Nona Garcia (The Philippines), Vincent Namatjira (Australia) and Jakkai Siributr (Thailand).

Jakkai Siributr’s APT9 Kids on Tour activity The Legend of the Rainbow Stag 2018 / Image courtesy: Mossman Library

APT9 Kids on Tour at Baralaba State School APT9 Kids on Tour at Baralaba State School

APT9 Kids on Tour at Baralaba State School

Image courtesy: The venue

APT9 Kids on Tour at Darnley Island Erub Erwer Meta, Torres Strait APT9 Kids on Tour at Darnley Island Erub Erwer Meta, Torres Strait

APT9 Kids on Tour at Darnley Island Erub Erwer Meta, Torres Strait

Image courtesy: The venue

APT9 Summer Festival

Across three action-packed days in January, the APT9 Summer Festival attracted more than 25 000 visitors of all ages to 62 workshops and performances, including one by members of Brisbane’s Bougainville community who performed on Maiwar Green.

Photograph: Natasha Harth

Across three action-packed days in January, the APT9 Summer Festival attracted more than 25 000 visitors of all ages to 62 workshops and performances, including one by members of Brisbane’s Bougainville community who performed on Maiwar Green Across three action-packed days in January, the APT9 Summer Festival attracted more than 25 000 visitors of all ages to 62 workshops and performances, including one by members of Brisbane’s Bougainville community who performed on Maiwar Green
Summer Festival visitors with Rasheed Araeen’s La Grande Jatte 1991/1994 Summer Festival visitors with Rasheed Araeen’s La Grande Jatte 1991/1994

Summer Festival visitors with Rasheed Araeen’s La Grande Jatte 1991/1994

Courtesy: The artist and Rossi & Rossi, Hong Kong | London / GOMA, January / Photograph: Marc Pricop

The Stitchery Collective lead in a drop-in workshop inspired by the work of APT9 artist Jakkai Siributr The Stitchery Collective lead in a drop-in workshop inspired by the work of APT9 artist Jakkai Siributr

The Stitchery Collective lead in a drop-in workshop inspired by the work of APT9 artist Jakkai Siributr

QAG, January / Photograph: Marc Pricop

A drop-in, stop-motion animation workshop with artist Souliya Phoumivong A drop-in, stop-motion animation workshop with artist Souliya Phoumivong

A drop-in, stop-motion animation workshop with artist Souliya Phoumivong

GOMA, January / Photograph: Natasha Harth

A special Summer Festival edition of Up Late energised both QAG and GOMA with live music from Australia, Asia and the Pacific, as well as pop-up performances, including one by Brisbane Bollywood troupe Dance Masala A special Summer Festival edition of Up Late energised both QAG and GOMA with live music from Australia, Asia and the Pacific, as well as pop-up performances, including one by Brisbane Bollywood troupe Dance Masala

APT9 Up Late

A special Summer Festival edition of Up Late energised both QAG and GOMA with live music from Australia, Asia and the Pacific, as well as pop-up performances, including one by Brisbane Bollywood troupe Dance Masala.

Photograph: Natasha Harth

Award-winning Adelaide duo Electric Fields perform Award-winning Adelaide duo Electric Fields perform

Award-winning Adelaide duo Electric Fields perform

GOMA, January / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Papua New Guinea-born, Australian-based soul singer Ngaiire on stage Papua New Guinea-born, Australian-based soul singer Ngaiire on stage

Papua New Guinea-born, Australian-based soul singer Ngaiire on stage

GOMA, January / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Shahmen Suku performs as Radha La Bia during Up Late Shahmen Suku performs as Radha La Bia during Up Late

Shahmen Suku performs as Radha La Bia during Up Late

QAG, January / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Partners

Founding Supporter

Queensland Government

Strategic Partner

Tourism & Events Queensland

Principal Partner

Australia Council for the Arts Australian Government Visual Arts and Craft Strategy
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body, and the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.

APT9 Kids Principal Benefactor

Tim Fairfax Family Foundation

Major Partner

UAP

Airline Partner

Virgin Australia

Hotel Partner

Emporium Hotel South Bank

Wine Partner

Yering Station

Tourism & Media Partners

Brisbane City Council JCDecaux Brisbane Airport Singapore Airlines The Saturday Paper The Monthly Hit105

Grantors

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Gordon Darling Foundation Creative New Zealand Ishibashi Foundation Japan Foundation Australia-Korea Foundation Australia-Japan Foundation Australia-Asean Council Council for Australian-Arab Relations

Cultural Partners

Singapore Art Museum Dhaka Art Summit The University of the South Pacific

Supporting Partners

Luxxbox QAGOMA Chairman's Circle

Asia Pacific Council Members

Asialink Business AskRIGHT Brisbane Airport Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Griffith University QUT Singapore Airlines Trade & Investment Queensland Three Plus UAP Architectus

March & April

Perspectives: Asia, the long-running conversation series hosted by QAGOMA’s Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art in partnership with the Griffith Asia Institute, continued with events including an examination of how women in Papua New Guinea are playing a key role in the fight against large-scale land clearing Perspectives: Asia, the long-running conversation series hosted by QAGOMA’s Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art in partnership with the Griffith Asia Institute, continued with events including an examination of how women in Papua New Guinea are playing a key role in the fight against large-scale land clearing

Above | Perspectives: Asia, the long-running conversation series hosted by QAGOMA’s Australian Centre of Asia Pacific Art in partnership with the Griffith Asia Institute, continued with events including an examination of how women in Papua New Guinea are playing a key role in the fight against large-scale land clearing.

From left: Zara Stanhope, Curatorial Manager, Asian and Pacific Art, QAGOMA; Robyn James, Director, Conservation, Melanesia, The Nature Conservancy; Barbara Masike-Liri, Papua New Guinea Country Director, The Nature Conservancy; Ruth McDougall, Curator, Pacific Art, QAGOMA; Professor Caitlyn Byrne, Director, Griffith Asia Institute / GOMA, March / Photograph: Natasha Harth

Members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Future Collective with artist Dale Harding at his exhibition at Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art Members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Future Collective with artist Dale Harding at his exhibition at Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art

Below | Members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Future Collective with artist Dale Harding at his exhibition at Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art.

Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Delegates to the Pacific Arts Association Symposium, held across the Queensland Cultural Centre, experienced a powerful new multimedia and spoken word performance by Jocelyn Kapumealani Ng, Terisa Siagatonu and APT9 artist Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, with writing by Jahra ‘Rager’ Wasasala, direction by Lyz Soto, and production by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center Delegates to the Pacific Arts Association Symposium, held across the Queensland Cultural Centre, experienced a powerful new multimedia and spoken word performance by Jocelyn Kapumealani Ng, Terisa Siagatonu and APT9 artist Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, with writing by Jahra ‘Rager’ Wasasala, direction by Lyz Soto, and production by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

Above | Delegates to the Pacific Arts Association Symposium, held across the Queensland Cultural Centre, experienced a powerful new multimedia and spoken word performance by Jocelyn Kapumealani Ng, Terisa Siagatonu and APT9 artist Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, with writing by Jahra ‘Rager’ Wasasala, direction by Lyz Soto, and production by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.

GOMA, March / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Brisbane artist Richard Bell signing tote bags at the end of the rainbow at the GOMA Store Brisbane artist Richard Bell signing tote bags at the end of the rainbow at the GOMA Store

Below | Brisbane artist Richard Bell signing tote bags at the end of the rainbow at the GOMA Store.

GOMA, March / Photograph: Marc Pricop

GOMA Restaurant hosts a roundtable lunch with established and emerging Queensland arts leaders, part of a Creative Partnerships mentoring program GOMA Restaurant hosts a roundtable lunch with established and emerging Queensland arts leaders, part of a Creative Partnerships mentoring program

Left | GOMA Restaurant hosts a roundtable lunch with established and emerging Queensland arts leaders, part of a Creative Partnerships mentoring program.

GOMA, April / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

The 2019 QAGOMA Foundation Appeal raised funds to support the acquisition of Pannaphan Yodmanee’s remarkable APT9 work In the aftermath 2017–18, which assembles found, created and natural elements amidst painted scenes of colonial conquests and journeys through the Buddhist cosmos The 2019 QAGOMA Foundation Appeal raised funds to support the acquisition of Pannaphan Yodmanee’s remarkable APT9 work In the aftermath 2017–18, which assembles found, created and natural elements amidst painted scenes of colonial conquests and journeys through the Buddhist cosmos

Left | The 2019 QAGOMA Foundation Appeal raised funds to support the acquisition of Pannaphan Yodmanee’s remarkable APT9 work In the aftermath 2017–18, which assembles found, created and natural elements amidst painted scenes of colonial conquests and journeys through the Buddhist cosmos.

Purchased with funds from the 2019 Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Appeal and Cathryn Mittelheuser AM / GOMA, April / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Contemporary Patrons travelled to Hawai’i to attend the second Honolulu Biennial (HB19), and to visit the Bishop Museum and the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture and Design, as well as the Foster Botanical Gardens, where the group is pictured with QAGOMA Collection artist Bernice Akamine (front row, third from left) Members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Contemporary Patrons travelled to Hawai’i to attend the second Honolulu Biennial (HB19), and to visit the Bishop Museum and the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture and Design, as well as the Foster Botanical Gardens, where the group is pictured with QAGOMA Collection artist Bernice Akamine (front row, third from left)

Above | Members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Contemporary Patrons travelled to Hawai’i to attend the second Honolulu Biennial (HB19), and to visit the Bishop Museum and the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture and Design, as well as the Foster Botanical Gardens, where the group is pictured with QAGOMA Collection artist Bernice Akamine (front row, third from left).

Honolulu, March / Photograph: Dominique Jones

May & June

Goobalath­aldin Dick Roughsey: Stories of this Land

30 MAR – 18 AUG 2019 | QAG

The first major retrospective celebrating the life and work of Cape York artist Goobalathaldin Dick Roughsey (1920–1985) brought together 70 works, including barks, paintings, ceremonial and historical objects, and illustrations from his beloved children’s book The Rainbow Serpent.

Cairns Art Gallery

A collaboration between Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art and Cairns Art Gallery

Principal Benefactor

Neilson Foundation

Hotel Partner

Emporium Hotel South Bank
Former QAGOMA curator Bruce Johnson McLean leads a tour of ‘Stories of this Land’ for members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Future Collective Former QAGOMA curator Bruce Johnson McLean leads a tour of ‘Stories of this Land’ for members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Future Collective

Below | Former QAGOMA curator Bruce Johnson McLean leads a tour of ‘Stories of this Land’ for members of QAGOMA Foundation’s Future Collective.

Installation view of ‘Goobalathaldin Dick Roughsey: Stories of this Land’ / © Dick Roughsey/Copyright Agency / QAG, May / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

During a Reconciliation Week event for ‘Stories of this Land’, artist Joelene Roughsey shared an image of her late grandfather, as painted by Ray Crooke During a Reconciliation Week event for ‘Stories of this Land’, artist Joelene Roughsey shared an image of her late grandfather, as painted by Ray Crooke

Above | During a Reconciliation Week event for ‘Stories of this Land’, artist Joelene Roughsey shared an image of her late grandfather, as painted by Ray Crooke.

Ray Crooke Portrait of Dick Roughsey 1996 / Collection: Cairns Art Gallery / © Ray Crooke/Copyright Agency / QAG, May / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

For International Museum Day, British art historian and former director of the National Gallery, London, and the British Museum, Neil MacGregor OM AO FSA spoke about museums as homes of complex stories that can redefine national and communal identity; available on QAGOMA’s YouTube channel, MacGregor’s lecture was supported by the Australian Museums and Galleries Association and the Gordon Darling Foundation For International Museum Day, British art historian and former director of the National Gallery, London, and the British Museum, Neil MacGregor OM AO FSA spoke about museums as homes of complex stories that can redefine national and communal identity; available on QAGOMA’s YouTube channel, MacGregor’s lecture was supported by the Australian Museums and Galleries Association and the Gordon Darling Foundation

Left | For International Museum Day, British art historian and former director of the National Gallery, London, and the British Museum, Neil MacGregor OM AO FSA spoke about museums as homes of complex stories that can redefine national and communal identity; available on QAGOMA’s YouTube channel, MacGregor’s lecture was supported by the Australian Museums and Galleries Association and the Gordon Darling Foundation.

GOMA, May / Photograph: Brad Wagner

APT9’s Women’s Wealth installation at QAG continued until May, with an International Museum Day discussion circle focused on nurturing and preserving knowledge through traditional cultural practices like cooking and weaving, with traditional food from Bougainville and Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for visitors to sample APT9’s Women’s Wealth installation at QAG continued until May, with an International Museum Day discussion circle focused on nurturing and preserving knowledge through traditional cultural practices like cooking and weaving, with traditional food from Bougainville and Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for visitors to sample

Left | APT9’s Women’s Wealth installation at QAG continued until May, with an International Museum Day discussion circle focused on nurturing and preserving knowledge through traditional cultural practices like cooking and weaving, with traditional food from Bougainville and Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) for visitors to sample.

QAG, May / Photograph: Brad Wagner

Installed for the first time since its debut in APT8, Nicolas Molé’s immersive animated installation ‘They Look at You’ (GOMA, 15 June 2019 – 28 June 2020) embodies the forest environment of his ancestral home, Lifou in New Caledonia Installed for the first time since its debut in APT8, Nicolas Molé’s immersive animated installation ‘They Look at You’ (GOMA, 15 June 2019 – 28 June 2020) embodies the forest environment of his ancestral home, Lifou in New Caledonia

Left | Installed for the first time since its debut in APT8, Nicolas Molé’s immersive animated installation ‘They Look at You’ (GOMA, 15 June 2019 – 28 June 2020) embodies the forest environment of his ancestral home, Lifou in New Caledonia.

IIs vous regardent (They look at you) 2015, reconfigured 2017 / Mixed media installation / Purchased 2017 with funds from the bequest of Jennifer Taylor through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / GOMA, June / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

John Honeywill speaks to volunteer guides at a workshop for Open Studio John Honeywill speaks to volunteer guides at a workshop for Open Studio

John Honeywill speaks to volunteer guides at a workshop for Open Studio

QAG, June / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Open Studio:
John Honeywill

8 JUN – 29 SEP 2019 | QAG

John Honeywill was the inaugural artist for the Gallery’s new series Open Studio, which invites selected Australian artists to recreate their working environment in QAG. Each artist’s inspiration and ideas are highlighted through artworks selected from the Gallery’s Collection, and each presents a video guide to their studio space and practice.

John Honeywill at work in Open Studio John Honeywill at work in Open Studio

John Honeywill at work in Open Studio

QAG, June / Photograph: Tammy Law

Volunteer guides at a workshop with John Honeywill Volunteer guides at a workshop with John Honeywill

Volunteer guides at a workshop with John Honeywill

QAG, June / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Margaret Olley:
A Generous Life

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Margaret Olley:
A Generous Life


15 JUN – 13 OCT 2019 | GOMA

Much-loved Australian painter, Margaret Olley (1923–2011) influenced many artists as both mentor and friend, and was a muse for others, including William Dobell, Jeffrey Smart and Ben Quilty. ‘A Generous Life’ explored these relationships through Olley’s art, as well as the formative role of Brisbane in her early career. The exhibition also featured many artworks that she inspired, supported and collected Much-loved Australian painter, Margaret Olley (1923–2011) influenced many artists as both mentor and friend, and was a muse for others, including William Dobell, Jeffrey Smart and Ben Quilty. ‘A Generous Life’ explored these relationships through Olley’s art, as well as the formative role of Brisbane in her early career. The exhibition also featured many artworks that she inspired, supported and collected

Much-loved Australian painter, Margaret Olley (1923–2011) influenced many artists as both mentor and friend, and was a muse for others, including William Dobell, Jeffrey Smart and Ben Quilty. ‘A Generous Life’ explored these relationships through Olley’s art, as well as the formative role of Brisbane in her early career. The exhibition also featured many artworks that she inspired, supported and collected.

Photograph: Brad Wagner / Video: Diego Aquilizan

Partners

Principal Benefactor

Margaret Olley Art Trust

Major Benefactor

Neilson Foundation

Tourism & Media Partners

Brisbane City Council Emporium Hotel South Bank JCDecaux

Wine Partner

Yering Station
A capacity crowd for Up Late A capacity crowd for Up Late

A capacity crowd for Up Late / GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Up Late:
Olley | Quilty | Turrell

On Friday nights in August, Up Late activated ‘Margaret Olley’ and ‘Quilty’ with inspiring talks, pop-up performances and live music from some of Australia’s finest acts, as James Turrell's Night Life 2018 lit up the building's exterior

Resident performers Nonsemble with Ben Quilty’s Rorschach after von Guérard 2009 Resident performers Nonsemble with Ben Quilty’s Rorschach after von Guérard 2009

Left | Resident performers Nonsemble with Ben Quilty’s Rorschach after von Guérard 2009.

Collection: TarraWarra Museum of Art, Victoria / GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

A talk addressing refugee rights with refugee, social entrepreneur and Congolese pro-democracy activist Pemba Amuri A talk addressing refugee rights with refugee, social entrepreneur and Congolese pro-democracy activist Pemba Amuri

Left | A talk addressing refugee rights with refugee, social entrepreneur and Congolese pro-democracy activist Pemba Amuri.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

The wildly popular Pub Choir got the whole audience singing along at Up Late The wildly popular Pub Choir got the whole audience singing along at Up Late

Left | The wildly popular Pub Choir got the whole audience singing along at Up Late.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Brisbane legends Custard take to the stage Brisbane legends Custard take to the stage

Above | Brisbane legends Custard take to the stage.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Sydney hip hop group The Herd shake up the crowd at the final Up Late Sydney hip hop group The Herd shake up the crowd at the final Up Late

Above | Sydney hip hop group The Herd shake up the crowd at the final Up Late.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Quilty

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Quilty


29 JUN – 13 OCT 2019 | GOMA

The first major survey in a decade of one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, this exhibition featured Ben Quilty’s early reflections on the initiation rituals of young Australian men, his experience as an official war artist in Afghanistan, and his campaign to save the lives of ‘Bali Nine’ pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. It also included intimate portraits and his revisions of the Australian landscape The first major survey in a decade of one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, this exhibition featured Ben Quilty’s early reflections on the initiation rituals of young Australian men, his experience as an official war artist in Afghanistan, and his campaign to save the lives of ‘Bali Nine’ pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. It also included intimate portraits and his revisions of the Australian landscape

The first major survey in a decade of one of Australia’s most acclaimed contemporary artists, this exhibition featured Ben Quilty’s early reflections on the initiation rituals of young Australian men, his experience as an official war artist in Afghanistan, and his campaign to save the lives of ‘Bali Nine’ pair Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. It also included intimate portraits and his revisions of the Australian landscape.

Photograph: Chloë Callistemon / Video: Diego Aquilizan

In this Children’s Art Centre interactive exhibition, Ben Quilty encouraged young visitors to explore portraiture in an artist studio setting. In an accompanying video, Ben’s own kids take visitors inside his studio to give their insights on their father’s practice In this Children’s Art Centre interactive exhibition, Ben Quilty encouraged young visitors to explore portraiture in an artist studio setting. In an accompanying video, Ben’s own kids take visitors inside his studio to give their insights on their father’s practice

Ben Quilty:
Family Portrait

15 JUN – 20 OCT 2019
Children’s Art Centre, GOMA

In this Children’s Art Centre interactive exhibition, Ben Quilty encouraged young visitors to explore portraiture in an artist studio setting. In an accompanying video, Ben’s own kids take visitors inside his studio to give their insights on their father’s practice.

Photograph: Craig Rohse

Visitors play with colour and distortion on a digital self-portrait Visitors play with colour and distortion on a digital self-portrait

Visitors play with colour and distortion on a digital self-portrait

Children’s Art Centre, July / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Following tips from Ben’s daughter, visitors draw their own portrait Following tips from Ben’s daughter, visitors draw their own portrait

Following tips from Ben’s daughter, visitors draw their own portrait

Children’s Art Centre, July / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Visitors experienced the artist’s work in a unique way through touchable replicas of his heavily textured paintings Visitors experienced the artist’s work in a unique way through touchable replicas of his heavily textured paintings

Visitors experienced the artist’s work in a unique way through touchable replicas of his heavily textured paintings

Children’s Art Centre, June / Photograph: Natasha Harth

Partners

National Sponsor

Lipman Karas

Principal Donor

Neilson Foundation

Gallery Partners

Art Gallery of South Australia Art Gallery of New South Wales

Tourism & Media Partners

Brisbane City Council Emporium Hotel South Bank JCDecaux

Wine Partner

Yering Station
Members of Brisbane’s artisan and maker community gather to share their wares at QAGOMA Store’s Winter Design Market Members of Brisbane’s artisan and maker community gather to share their wares at QAGOMA Store’s Winter Design Market

Below | Members of Brisbane’s artisan and maker community gather to share their wares at QAGOMA Store’s Winter Design Market.

GOMA, June / Photograph: Tammy Law

GOMA Restaurant retained its One Hat rating in the Good Food Guide Awards 2020. This apple tarte tatin with vanilla curd and walnut was a special creation from the talented kitchen team GOMA Restaurant retained its One Hat rating in the Good Food Guide Awards 2020. This apple tarte tatin with vanilla curd and walnut was a special creation from the talented kitchen team

Above | GOMA Restaurant retained its One Hat rating in the Good Food Guide Awards 2020. This apple tarte tatin with vanilla curd and walnut was a special creation from the talented kitchen team.

GOMA, June / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

In partnership with the Goethe-Institut, the Australian Cinémathèque presented Der Golem 1920 with a new live score by Colombian musician Lucrecia Dalt In partnership with the Goethe-Institut, the Australian Cinémathèque presented Der Golem 1920 with a new live score by Colombian musician Lucrecia Dalt

Below | In partnership with the Goethe-Institut, the Australian Cinémathèque presented Der Golem 1920 with a new live score by Colombian musician Lucrecia Dalt.

GOMA, June / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Sundays at GOMA, celebrating the winter exhibitions ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’ and ‘Quilty’, encouraged creativity and learning with free pop-up performances, hands-on workshops, curator’s tours, talks and more. Artist Bill Platz shared tips and tricks for portraiture in a Draw Along with Me workshop Sundays at GOMA, celebrating the winter exhibitions ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’ and ‘Quilty’, encouraged creativity and learning with free pop-up performances, hands-on workshops, curator’s tours, talks and more. Artist Bill Platz shared tips and tricks for portraiture in a Draw Along with Me workshop

Above | Sundays at GOMA, celebrating the winter exhibitions ‘Margaret Olley: A Generous Life’ and ‘Quilty’, encouraged creativity and learning with free pop-up performances, hands-on workshops, curator’s tours, talks and more. Artist Bill Platz shared tips and tricks for portraiture in a Draw Along with Me workshop.

GOMA, June / Photograph: Brad Wagner

Taking time out during a teacher professional development day Taking time out during a teacher professional development day

Above | Taking time out during a teacher professional development day.

QAG, June / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Families explore sounds from across the world as part of a Little Jammers performance workshop; the Sounds Across Oceans teaching artist collective led an interactive performance of world rhythms, soundscapes and strings, and was presented in association with the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Concert series Families explore sounds from across the world as part of a Little Jammers performance workshop; the Sounds Across Oceans teaching artist collective led an interactive performance of world rhythms, soundscapes and strings, and was presented in association with the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Concert series

Above | Families explore sounds from across the world as part of a Little Jammers performance workshop; the Sounds Across Oceans teaching artist collective led an interactive performance of world rhythms, soundscapes and strings, and was presented in association with the Lord Mayor’s Children’s Concert series.

GOMA, June / Photograph: Brad Wagner

The artists in the Collection display ‘Geometries’ (QAG, 25 May 2019 – 2 February 2020) create mesmerising optical effects through deceptively simple structuring of the elementary components of shape, scale and sequence The artists in the Collection display ‘Geometries’ (QAG, 25 May 2019 – 2 February 2020) create mesmerising optical effects through deceptively simple structuring of the elementary components of shape, scale and sequence

Below | The artists in the Collection display ‘Geometries’ (QAG, 25 May 2019 – 2 February 2020) create mesmerising optical effects through deceptively simple structuring of the elementary components of shape, scale and sequence.

Dale Hickey Untitled (installation view) 1967 / Purchased 1993. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / QAG, June / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

The Pavilion Walk Collection display ‘Desert Colours’ (GOMA, 25 May 2019 – 15 December 2019) explores the spiritual connections of some of the best-known Central and Western desert ‘colour painters’ to country and culture The Pavilion Walk Collection display ‘Desert Colours’ (GOMA, 25 May 2019 – 15 December 2019) explores the spiritual connections of some of the best-known Central and Western desert ‘colour painters’ to country and culture

Above | The Pavilion Walk Collection display ‘Desert Colours’ (GOMA, 25 May 2019 – 15 December 2019) explores the spiritual connections of some of the best-known Central and Western desert ‘colour painters’ to country and culture.

(left) Kunmanara Stewart / Pitjantjatjara people / Punu wara 2010 / Purchased 2011 with funds from Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Cathryn Mittelheuser AM through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / © Kunmanara Stewart/Copyright Agency (right) Anmanari Brown / Pitjantjatjara people / Kungkarrakalpa Tjukurrpa (Seven Sisters Dreaming) 2002 / Purchased 2002 with funds from the Estate of Betty Taylor through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / © Anmanari Brown/Copyright Agency GOMA, June / Photograph: Natasha Harth

Featured in the Collection display ‘Perceptions of Time’ (GOMA, 25 May 2019 – 28 June 2020) is George Poonkhin Khut’s National New Media Award-winning artwork Distillery: Waveforming 2012, an interactive artwork which responds to the viewer’s heart rate Featured in the Collection display ‘Perceptions of Time’ (GOMA, 25 May 2019 – 28 June 2020) is George Poonkhin Khut’s National New Media Award-winning artwork Distillery: Waveforming 2012, an interactive artwork which responds to the viewer’s heart rate

Below | Featured in the Collection display ‘Perceptions of Time’ (GOMA, 25 May 2019 – 28 June 2020) is George Poonkhin Khut’s National New Media Award-winning artwork Distillery: Waveforming 2012, an interactive artwork which responds to the viewer’s heart rate.

George Poonkhin Khut Distillery: Waveforming 2012 with Distillery: Waveforming (Portraits of Bec, Lian, Rob, January 2012) 2012 / The National New Media Art Award 2012. Purchased 2012 with funds from the Queensland Government / Photograph: Natasha Harth

July & August

Design Tracks is a pathways program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Queensland with an interest in pursuing a career in the creative industries. This year’s program saw participants creating places in the Cultural Precinct combining language, art and story. Mentors included weaver Grace Lillian Lee, set designer Jacob Nash, poet Sachem Parkin-Owens and artist Leecee Carmichael Design Tracks is a pathways program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Queensland with an interest in pursuing a career in the creative industries. This year’s program saw participants creating places in the Cultural Precinct combining language, art and story. Mentors included weaver Grace Lillian Lee, set designer Jacob Nash, poet Sachem Parkin-Owens and artist Leecee Carmichael

Left & Above | Design Tracks is a pathways program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Queensland with an interest in pursuing a career in the creative industries. This year’s program saw participants creating places in the Cultural Precinct combining language, art and story. Mentors included weaver Grace Lillian Lee, set designer Jacob Nash, poet Sachem Parkin-Owens and artist Leecee Carmichael.

Queensland Museum and GOMA, August / Photographs: Joe Ruckli

Design Tracks is a pathways program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Queensland with an interest in pursuing a career in the creative industries. This year’s program saw participants creating places in the Cultural Precinct combining language, art and story. Mentors included weaver Grace Lillian Lee, set designer Jacob Nash, poet Sachem Parkin-Owens and artist Leecee Carmichael Design Tracks is a pathways program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students from across Queensland with an interest in pursuing a career in the creative industries. This year’s program saw participants creating places in the Cultural Precinct combining language, art and story. Mentors included weaver Grace Lillian Lee, set designer Jacob Nash, poet Sachem Parkin-Owens and artist Leecee Carmichael
Photographer Joe Ruckli shows young visitors how to use everyday materials to create interpretive photographic portraits, with inspiration drawn from the expressive artworks in ‘Quilty’ Photographer Joe Ruckli shows young visitors how to use everyday materials to create interpretive photographic portraits, with inspiration drawn from the expressive artworks in ‘Quilty’

Below | Photographer Joe Ruckli shows young visitors how to use everyday materials to create interpretive photographic portraits, with inspiration drawn from the expressive artworks in ‘Quilty’.

GOMA, July / Photograph: Marc Pricop

QAGOMA Members discover the work of Yarrenyty Arltere artists at an after-hours viewing at Edwina Corlette Gallery in New Farm QAGOMA Members discover the work of Yarrenyty Arltere artists at an after-hours viewing at Edwina Corlette Gallery in New Farm

Above | QAGOMA Members discover the work of Yarrenyty Arltere artists at an after-hours viewing at Edwina Corlette Gallery in New Farm.

July / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

At a NAIDOC Week Musgrave Park Family Fun Day event hosted by the Children’s Art Centre, children learn how to make an acrylic painting on a smooth river stone in a workshop with artist Laurie Nilsen At a NAIDOC Week Musgrave Park Family Fun Day event hosted by the Children’s Art Centre, children learn how to make an acrylic painting on a smooth river stone in a workshop with artist Laurie Nilsen

Below | At a NAIDOC Week Musgrave Park Family Fun Day event hosted by the Children’s Art Centre, children learn how to make an acrylic painting on a smooth river stone in a workshop with artist Laurie Nilsen.

Musgrave Park, July / Photograph: Brad Wagner

A flow-style yoga and meditation session led by Miriam Van Doorn embraces the Gallery as a place for quiet contemplation A flow-style yoga and meditation session led by Miriam Van Doorn embraces the Gallery as a place for quiet contemplation

Above | A flow-style yoga and meditation session led by Miriam Van Doorn embraces the Gallery as a place for quiet contemplation.

GOMA, July / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

A hands-on painting workshop, led by Open Studio artist John Honeywill, focuses on the importance of play and the intuitive in art-making A hands-on painting workshop, led by Open Studio artist John Honeywill, focuses on the importance of play and the intuitive in art-making

Below | A hands-on painting workshop, led by Open Studio artist John Honeywill, focuses on the importance of play and the intuitive in art-making.

GOMA, July / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Low-sensory viewings for people with Autism or sensory sensitivity open up major exhibitions in settings with low volume and reduced lighting Low-sensory viewings for people with Autism or sensory sensitivity open up major exhibitions in settings with low volume and reduced lighting

Left | Low-sensory viewings for people with Autism or sensory sensitivity open up major exhibitions in settings with low volume and reduced lighting.

Bonnie Sue 1964 / Gift of the Margaret Olley Estate, 2015 / Collection: Tweed Regional Gallery / GOMA, July / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Former curator of Indigenous Australian Art, Bruce Johnson McLean leads a tour of the exhibition ‘I, Object’, (3 Aug 2019 – 21 Jun 2020, GOMA), including artworks by Queensland artist Naomi Hobson Former curator of Indigenous Australian Art, Bruce Johnson McLean leads a tour of the exhibition ‘I, Object’, (3 Aug 2019 – 21 Jun 2020, GOMA), including artworks by Queensland artist Naomi Hobson

Above | Former curator of Indigenous Australian Art, Bruce Johnson McLean leads a tour of the exhibition ‘I, Object’, (3 Aug 2019 – 21 Jun 2020, GOMA), including artworks by Queensland artist Naomi Hobson.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Four artists from Australia and the Pacific — Grace Lillian Lee, Letila Mitchell, Maryann Talia Pau (pictured) and Ranu James — created hands-on and multimedia interactives exploring rich pattern and adornment for the Children’s Art Centre exhibition ‘Island Fashion’ Four artists from Australia and the Pacific — Grace Lillian Lee, Letila Mitchell, Maryann Talia Pau (pictured) and Ranu James — created hands-on and multimedia interactives exploring rich pattern and adornment for the Children’s Art Centre exhibition ‘Island Fashion’
Four artists from Australia and the Pacific — Grace Lillian Lee, Letila Mitchell, Maryann Talia Pau (pictured) and Ranu James — created hands-on and multimedia interactives exploring rich pattern and adornment for the Children’s Art Centre exhibition ‘Island Fashion’ Four artists from Australia and the Pacific — Grace Lillian Lee, Letila Mitchell, Maryann Talia Pau (pictured) and Ranu James — created hands-on and multimedia interactives exploring rich pattern and adornment for the Children’s Art Centre exhibition ‘Island Fashion’

Island Fashion

10 AUG 2019 – 15 MAR 2020 | GOMA

Left & Above | Four artists from Australia and the Pacific — Grace Lillian Lee, Letila Mitchell, Maryann Talia Pau (pictured) and Ranu James — created hands-on and multimedia interactives exploring rich pattern and adornment for the Children’s Art Centre exhibition ‘Island Fashion’.

GOMA, August / Photographs: Katie Bennett

The first ever Artist Dinner for the QAGOMA Foundation’s young supporters group Future Collective included a two-course meal and exclusive exhibition tour of ‘I, Object’ with artists and curators The first ever Artist Dinner for the QAGOMA Foundation’s young supporters group Future Collective included a two-course meal and exclusive exhibition tour of ‘I, Object’ with artists and curators

Below | The first ever Artist Dinner for the QAGOMA Foundation’s young supporters group Future Collective included a two-course meal and exclusive exhibition tour of ‘I, Object’ with artists and curators.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

For Father’s Day, Gallery partner Archie Rose Distilling Co. introduced its Six Malt New Make and White Rye, and served cocktails alongside a three-course dinner created by QAGOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will and team For Father’s Day, Gallery partner Archie Rose Distilling Co. introduced its Six Malt New Make and White Rye, and served cocktails alongside a three-course dinner created by QAGOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will and team

Above | For Father’s Day, Gallery partner Archie Rose Distilling Co. introduced its Six Malt New Make and White Rye, and served cocktails alongside a three-course dinner created by QAGOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will and team.

GOMA, August / Photograph: Marc Pricop

September & October

A Mindful Eye workshop, explored art using the mind, imagination and action through the artworks in the exhibition ‘Work, Work, Work’ (3 August 2019 – 19 July 2020), including Haegue Yang’s Sol LeWitt Upside Down – Open Modular Cubes (Small), Expanded 958 Times 2015 A Mindful Eye workshop, explored art using the mind, imagination and action through the artworks in the exhibition ‘Work, Work, Work’ (3 August 2019 – 19 July 2020), including Haegue Yang’s Sol LeWitt Upside Down – Open Modular Cubes (Small), Expanded 958 Times 2015

Left | A Mindful Eye workshop, explored art using the mind, imagination and action through the artworks in the exhibition ‘Work, Work, Work’ (3 August 2019 – 19 July 2020), including Haegue Yang’s Sol LeWitt Upside Down – Open Modular Cubes (Small), Expanded 958 Times 2015.

Commissioned for APT8. Purchased 2015 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / GOMA, September / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

For Dementia Awareness Month, Open Studio artist John Honeywill presented a workshop for visitors living with dementia and their carers, delivered at a relaxed pace to encourage reminiscence, conversation and shared experiences For Dementia Awareness Month, Open Studio artist John Honeywill presented a workshop for visitors living with dementia and their carers, delivered at a relaxed pace to encourage reminiscence, conversation and shared experiences

Above | For Dementia Awareness Month, Open Studio artist John Honeywill presented a workshop for visitors living with dementia and their carers, delivered at a relaxed pace to encourage reminiscence, conversation and shared experiences.

QAG, September / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Jon Molvig:
Maverick

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Jon Molvig:
Maverick


14 SEP 2019 – 2 FEB 2020 | QAG

An installation view of ‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’ An installation view of ‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’

An installation view of ‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’

QAG, September / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Outspoken and rebellious, Jon Molvig (1923–70) dominated the Brisbane art scene into the late 1960s with an uncompromising expressionist view of the world. Molvig was also a charismatic teacher whose commitment to painting inspired a group of young artists. ‘Jon Molvig: Maverick’ acknowledged his contribution to both the local art community and to Australian and Queensland art history, and brought his stylistic eclecticism to the fore.

Video: Diego Aquilizan

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The first artist recipient of the QAGOMA Medal, Ah Xian received the award in recognition of his enduring and impassioned support of the Gallery The first artist recipient of the QAGOMA Medal, Ah Xian received the award in recognition of his enduring and impassioned support of the Gallery

Below | The first artist recipient of the QAGOMA Medal, Ah Xian received the award in recognition of his enduring and impassioned support of the Gallery.

Ah Xian with Human human - lotus, cloisonné figure 1 2000–01 / Purchased 2002. The Queensland Government's Gallery of Modern Art Acquisitions Fund / QAG, October / Photograph: Marc Grimwade

The QAGOMA Foundation’s 40th Anniversary was celebrated throughout 2019, with special events including a performance by renowned Australian opera singer Conal Coad at the Foundation Annual Dinner The QAGOMA Foundation’s 40th Anniversary was celebrated throughout 2019, with special events including a performance by renowned Australian opera singer Conal Coad at the Foundation Annual Dinner

Above | The QAGOMA Foundation’s 40th Anniversary was celebrated throughout 2019, with special events including a performance by renowned Australian opera singer Conal Coad at the Foundation Annual Dinner.

QAG, October / Photograph: Marc Grimwade

QAGOMA’s chefs use local produce at its best – Queensland eye fillet, potato fondant, kale and bordelaise sauce QAGOMA’s chefs use local produce at its best – Queensland eye fillet, potato fondant, kale and bordelaise sauce

Below | QAGOMA’s chefs use local produce at its best – Queensland eye fillet, potato fondant, kale and bordelaise sauce.

GOMA, September / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

The long-running GOMA Talks attracted its largest ever crowd with a panel on toxic masculinity, hosted by ABC Radio National’s Paul Barclay The long-running GOMA Talks attracted its largest ever crowd with a panel on toxic masculinity, hosted by ABC Radio National’s Paul Barclay

Above | The long-running GOMA Talks attracted its largest ever crowd with a panel on toxic masculinity, hosted by ABC Radio National’s Paul Barclay.

Paul Barclay (centre) with panelists Catharine Lumby (Professor of Media, Macquarie University, author and journalist), Michael Flood (Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology and Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Men and Masculinities), Joe Williams (mental health advocate, professional boxer and former rugby league player) and Tarang Chawla (writer, activist and founder of the Not One More Niki campaign) / GOMA, September / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Shirley Macnamara’s series of Skullcap works from 2013 Shirley Macnamara’s series of Skullcap works from 2013

Shirley Macnamara’s series of Skullcap works from 2013.

From the collections of The University of Queensland, Brisbane (front left); QAGOMA / Purchased 2014 with funds from Gina Fairfax through the QAGOMA Foundation (front right); and National Gallery of Australia, Canberra (back left and right) / QAG, September / Photograph: Katie Bennett

Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya

21 SEP 2019 – 1 MAR 2020 | QAG

Queensland Indjalandji/Alyawarr artist and stockwoman Shirley Macnamara’s 20-year practice of crafting unique sculptural pieces using the spinifex plant and its runner roots shows a deep connection to her western Queensland country.

Principal Benefactor

Neilson Foundation
Shirley Macnamara with Diane Moon, Curator, Indigenous Fibre Art, planning the exhibition Shirley Macnamara with Diane Moon, Curator, Indigenous Fibre Art, planning the exhibition

Below | Shirley Macnamara with Diane Moon, Curator, Indigenous Fibre Art, planning the exhibition.

QAG, April / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

Installation view of Shirley Macnamara’s Cu 2016 during the opening weekend Installation view of Shirley Macnamara’s Cu 2016 during the opening weekend

Above | Installation view of Shirley Macnamara’s Cu 2016 during the opening weekend.

Purchased 2017 with funds from Gina Fairfax through the Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / QAG, September / Photograph: Katie Bennett

Installation view of ‘Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya’ including Nhugu – Waterlilies 2019 and Wingreeguu 2012 Installation view of ‘Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya’ including Nhugu – Waterlilies 2019 and Wingreeguu 2012

Below | Installation view of ‘Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya’ including Nhugu – Waterlilies 2019 and Wingreeguu 2012.

Nhugu – Waterlilies 2019 / Courtesy: The artist and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne / Wingreeguu 2012, commissioned for APT7. Purchased 2013. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation Grant / Photograph: Natasha Harth

Natalya Hughes was the second artist invited to explore her practice and process with Gallery visitors as part of Open Studio Natalya Hughes was the second artist invited to explore her practice and process with Gallery visitors as part of Open Studio

Open Studio:
Natalya Hughes

5 OCT 2019 – 27 JAN 2020 | QAG

Natalya Hughes was the second artist invited to explore her practice and process with Gallery visitors as part of Open Studio.

QAG, October / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Brisbane International Film Festival 2019

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Brisbane International Film Festival 2019


3–13 OCT 2019 | GOMA AND CITYWIDE

BIFF Champions Belinda and Darren Elderton with red carpet host and Festival ambassador Damien Anthony Rossi on opening night BIFF Champions Belinda and Darren Elderton with red carpet host and Festival ambassador Damien Anthony Rossi on opening night

BIFF Champions Belinda and Darren Elderton with red carpet host and Festival ambassador Damien Anthony Rossi on opening night

GOMA, October / Photograph: Brad Wagner

Over 11 days in October, the Gallery hosted the long-running and much-loved Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) for the second time. A celebration of international and Australian screen culture, BIFF showcased new-release features, documentaries and short films, alongside screenings with live music, food and conversations.

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BIFF Programs

Filmmakers Rob Braslin, Liam Philips, Hayley Johnson, Majhid Heath and Kodie Bedford discussing their Indigenous Australian horror anthology, Dark Place 2019 Filmmakers Rob Braslin, Liam Philips, Hayley Johnson, Majhid Heath and Kodie Bedford discussing their Indigenous Australian horror anthology, Dark Place 2019

Above | Filmmakers Rob Braslin, Liam Philips, Hayley Johnson, Majhid Heath and Kodie Bedford discussing their Indigenous Australian horror anthology, Dark Place 2019.

Elizabeth Picture Theatre, October / Photograph: Brad Wagner

Australian filmmaker George Gittoes talks about his new documentary White Light 2019 in a spirited conversation at GOMA Australian filmmaker George Gittoes talks about his new documentary White Light 2019 in a spirited conversation at GOMA

Left | Australian filmmaker George Gittoes talks about his new documentary White Light 2019 in a spirited conversation at GOMA.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Brad Wagner

At a screening of the Scientology documentary Over the Rainbow 2019, Melbourne band HTRK delivered a live performance of their score for the film At a screening of the Scientology documentary Over the Rainbow 2019, Melbourne band HTRK delivered a live performance of their score for the film

Above | At a screening of the Scientology documentary Over the Rainbow 2019, Melbourne band HTRK delivered a live performance of their score for the film.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Marc Grimwade

Artist Emily Floyd and leading Australian speculative fiction authors Lian Hearn, Marianne de Pierres and Isobelle Carmody participate in a panel about women writing the fantastic, paired with a screening of Worlds of Ursula K Le Guin 2018 Artist Emily Floyd and leading Australian speculative fiction authors Lian Hearn, Marianne de Pierres and Isobelle Carmody participate in a panel about women writing the fantastic, paired with a screening of Worlds of Ursula K Le Guin 2018

Above | Artist Emily Floyd and leading Australian speculative fiction authors Lian Hearn, Marianne de Pierres and Isobelle Carmody participate in a panel about women writing the fantastic, paired with a screening of Worlds of Ursula K Le Guin 2018.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Producer Antony Waddington and director Ákos Armont discuss Brabham 2019, their new documentary about the life of legendary Australian Formula One driver Sir Jack Brabham Producer Antony Waddington and director Ákos Armont discuss Brabham 2019, their new documentary about the life of legendary Australian Formula One driver Sir Jack Brabham

Above | Producer Antony Waddington and director Ákos Armont discuss Brabham 2019, their new documentary about the life of legendary Australian Formula One driver Sir Jack Brabham.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Dr Ruari Elkington and Partho Sen-Gupta, directors of Slam 2018, at a discussion of their film at New Farm Six Cinemas Dr Ruari Elkington and Partho Sen-Gupta, directors of Slam 2018, at a discussion of their film at New Farm Six Cinemas

Above | Dr Ruari Elkington and Partho Sen-Gupta, directors of Slam 2018, at a discussion of their film at New Farm Six Cinemas.

Photograph: Marc Pricop

GOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will and neighbourhood honey producer Bee One Third presented a themed dinner to accompany the acclaimed documentary Honeyland 2019 GOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will and neighbourhood honey producer Bee One Third presented a themed dinner to accompany the acclaimed documentary Honeyland 2019

Above | GOMA Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will and neighbourhood honey producer Bee One Third presented a themed dinner to accompany the acclaimed documentary Honeyland 2019.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

World champion Brisbane-based beatboxer Tom Thum performs a new live score to Russian sci-fi classic Aelita: Queen of Mars 1924 World champion Brisbane-based beatboxer Tom Thum performs a new live score to Russian sci-fi classic Aelita: Queen of Mars 1924

Above | World champion Brisbane-based beatboxer Tom Thum performs a new live score to Russian sci-fi classic Aelita: Queen of Mars 1924.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Brisbane spoken-word poet Huda Fadlelmawla, Bangarra choreographer and dancer Yolande Brown and author Trent Dalton discuss their creative processes in a panel accompanying the slam poetry documentary Don’t Be Nice 2018 Brisbane spoken-word poet Huda Fadlelmawla, Bangarra choreographer and dancer Yolande Brown and author Trent Dalton discuss their creative processes in a panel accompanying the slam poetry documentary Don’t Be Nice 2018

Above | Brisbane spoken-word poet Huda Fadlelmawla, Bangarra choreographer and dancer Yolande Brown and author Trent Dalton discuss their creative processes in a panel accompanying the slam poetry documentary Don’t Be Nice 2018.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Marc Pricop

Filmmaker Ben Hackworth hosts a discussion with shorts filmmakers Mieke Thorogood and Mimo Mukii Filmmaker Ben Hackworth hosts a discussion with shorts filmmakers Mieke Thorogood and Mimo Mukii

Above | Filmmaker Ben Hackworth hosts a discussion with shorts filmmakers Mieke Thorogood and Mimo Mukii.

GOMA, October / Photograph: Marc Pricop

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November & December

Comedian, banjo player and collector of Indigenous Australian art, Steve Martin tours the Gallery with Director Chris Saines and Acting Curator of Indigenous Australian Art, Katina Davidson Comedian, banjo player and collector of Indigenous Australian art, Steve Martin tours the Gallery with Director Chris Saines and Acting Curator of Indigenous Australian Art, Katina Davidson

Left | Comedian, banjo player and collector of Indigenous Australian art, Steve Martin tours the Gallery with Director Chris Saines and Acting Curator of Indigenous Australian Art, Katina Davidson.

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa / Pintupi people / Cloud and Rain Dreaming 1993 / Purchased 1995. Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / © Ronnie Tjampitjinpa / Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency / GOMA, November / Photograph: Joe Ruckli

A rare hands-on experience with Ah Xian’s China China – bust no.63 2000–01 as part of a tour for the blind A rare hands-on experience with Ah Xian’s China China – bust no.63 2000–01 as part of a tour for the blind

Above | A rare hands-on experience with Ah Xian’s China China – bust no.63 2000–01 as part of a tour for the blind.

Purchased 2004. The Queensland Government's Gallery of Modern Art Acquisitions Fund / QAG, November / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

The Art as Exchange program took art educators to Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland to work with local elders, artists and QAGOMA staff on enriching arts education in regional parts of the state The Art as Exchange program took art educators to Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland to work with local elders, artists and QAGOMA staff on enriching arts education in regional parts of the state
The Art as Exchange program took art educators to Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland to work with local elders, artists and QAGOMA staff on enriching arts education in regional parts of the state The Art as Exchange program took art educators to Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland to work with local elders, artists and QAGOMA staff on enriching arts education in regional parts of the state

Left & Below | The Art as Exchange program took art educators to Carnarvon Gorge in Central Queensland to work with local elders, artists and QAGOMA staff on enriching arts education in regional parts of the state.

Photographs: Chloë Callistemon

Members of CiMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art) experience James Turrell’s Night Life 2018 at GOMA on their visit to Brisbane, as part of the 2019 Sydney Conference Members of CiMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art) experience James Turrell’s Night Life 2018 at GOMA on their visit to Brisbane, as part of the 2019 Sydney Conference

Above | Members of CiMAM (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art) experience James Turrell’s Night Life 2018 at GOMA on their visit to Brisbane, as part of the 2019 Sydney Conference.

Commissioned 2017 to mark the tenth anniversary of the opening of the Gallery of Modern Art. This project has been realised with generous support from the Queensland Government; Paul, Sue and Kate Taylor; the Neilson Foundation and the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation Appeal / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

For the first time, the Asia Pacific Triennial had a major presence outside Queensland, with an exhibition of works largely drawn from APT9 presented at the Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda in Santiago, Chile (CCPLM); the artworks travelling to Chile included these by Margaret Rarru and Helen Ganalmirriwuy, Hassan Sharif, Aditya Novali and Kushana Bush For the first time, the Asia Pacific Triennial had a major presence outside Queensland, with an exhibition of works largely drawn from APT9 presented at the Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda in Santiago, Chile (CCPLM); the artworks travelling to Chile included these by Margaret Rarru and Helen Ganalmirriwuy, Hassan Sharif, Aditya Novali and Kushana Bush

Above | For the first time, the Asia Pacific Triennial had a major presence outside Queensland, with an exhibition of works largely drawn from APT9 presented at the Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda in Santiago, Chile (CCPLM); the artworks travelling to Chile included these by Margaret Rarru and Helen Ganalmirriwuy, Hassan Sharif, Aditya Novali and Kushana Bush.

Image courtesy: CCPLM, Santiago

In 2019, QAGOMA produced the exhibition publications Margaret Olley: A Generous Life, Jon Molvig: Maverick, Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya and Water. The Gallery also published a book on James Turrell’s major architectural light commission Night Life 2018, featuring an extensive interview with the artist and newly commissioned images by long-time Turrell photographer Florian Holzherr; as well as four issues of the Gallery magazine Artlines In 2019, QAGOMA produced the exhibition publications Margaret Olley: A Generous Life, Jon Molvig: Maverick, Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya and Water. The Gallery also published a book on James Turrell’s major architectural light commission Night Life 2018, featuring an extensive interview with the artist and newly commissioned images by long-time Turrell photographer Florian Holzherr; as well as four issues of the Gallery magazine Artlines

Below | In 2019, QAGOMA produced the exhibition publications Margaret Olley: A Generous Life, Jon Molvig: Maverick, Shirley Macnamara: Dyinala, Nganinya and Water. The Gallery also published a book on James Turrell’s major architectural light commission Night Life 2018, featuring an extensive interview with the artist and newly commissioned images by long-time Turrell photographer Florian Holzherr; as well as four issues of the Gallery magazine Artlines.

Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

The Business Leaders Network — members of the Gallery’s Chairman’s Circle and Asia Pacific Council — and their guests celebrated with an art dinner in December The Business Leaders Network — members of the Gallery’s Chairman’s Circle and Asia Pacific Council — and their guests celebrated with an art dinner in December

Above | The Business Leaders Network — members of the Gallery’s Chairman’s Circle and Asia Pacific Council — and their guests celebrated with an art dinner in December.

Peter Fischli and David Weiss Snowman 1987/2017–19 / Purchased 2019 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / GOMA, December / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon

Water

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Water


7 DEC 2019 – 26 APR 2020 | GOMA

Visitors to ‘Water’ on the opening weekend Visitors to ‘Water’ on the opening weekend

Visitors to ‘Water’ on the opening weekend.

Photograph: Joe Ruckli

‘Water’ is a major thematic exhibition spanning GOMA’s ground floor exploring the vital element which sustains life on Earth. From major immersive experiences to smaller-scale treasures by Australian and international artists, the exhibition highlights this precious resource and sparks conversations about the environmental and social challenges we face today.

Video: Shing Fung Cheung & Judy Yeh

Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues

Below The Tide Line

7 DEC 2019 – 3 MAY 2020 Children’s Art Centre, GOMA

Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues.

Photographs: Natasha Harth and Joe Ruckli

Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues
Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues
Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues Developed in collaboration with Erub Arts (Darnley Island, Torres Strait), Marion Gaemers and Lynnette Griffiths, this project highlights how the artists create sculptures out of ghost nets as a way of raising awareness of ocean pollution; ‘ghost nets’ are fishing nets that have been abandoned or lost, causing great harm to marine life. ‘Below the Tide Line’ features a spectacular artwork display, as well as a drawing activity and an interactive animation exploring ocean conservation issues

Partners

Strategic Partner

Tourism & Events Queensland

Principal Partner

HSBC

Major Partner

Urban Utilities

Tourism & Media Partners

Brisbane City Council Brisbane Airport Seven Network Hit105 JCDecaux The Saturday Paper The Monthly

Supporting Partners

Archie Rose Distilling Co. Bacchus Wine Merchant Emporium Hotel South Bank Singapore Airlines

2020 Preview

Chiharu Shiota, Japan b.1972 / Uncertain Journey 2016/2019 / Metal frame, red wool Chiharu Shiota, Japan b.1972 / Uncertain Journey 2016/2019 / Metal frame, red wool

Chiharu Shiota, Japan b.1972 / Uncertain Journey 2016/2019 / Metal frame, red wool / © Chiharu Shiota / Courtesy: Blain | Southern, London/Berlin/New York / Installation view: 'Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles', Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, 2019 / Photograph: Sunhi Mang / Image courtesy: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

Mavis Ngallametta, Kugu‑Uwanh people, Putch clan, Australia 1944–2019 / Ngak-pungarichan (Clearwater) 2013 / Synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments with synthetic polymer binder on canvas Mavis Ngallametta, Kugu‑Uwanh people, Putch clan, Australia 1944–2019 / Ngak-pungarichan (Clearwater) 2013 / Synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments with synthetic polymer binder on canvas

Mavis Ngallametta:
Show Me The Way To Go Home

21 MAR – 2 AUG 2020 | QAG

Mavis Ngallametta, Kugu‑Uwanh people, Putch clan, Australia 1944–2019 / Ngak-pungarichan (Clearwater) 2013 / Synthetic polymer paint and natural pigments with synthetic polymer binder on canvas / 200 x 290cm / Purchased 2013. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art

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Gordon Bennett, Australia 1955–2014 / Number twelve 2007 / Synthetic polymer paint on linen Gordon Bennett, Australia 1955–2014 / Number twelve 2007 / Synthetic polymer paint on linen

Unfinished Business:
The Art Of Gordon Bennett

27 JUN – 5 OCT 2020 | GOMA

Gordon Bennett, Australia 1955–2014 / Number twelve 2007 / Synthetic polymer paint on linen / Left panel: 183 x 152cm; right panel: 183 x 152cm / The James C. Sourris AM Collection. Gift of James C. Sourris through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2010. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art

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Chiharu Shiota, Japan b.1972 / Accumulation - Searching for the Destination 2014/2019 / Suitcase, motor and red rope Chiharu Shiota, Japan b.1972 / Accumulation - Searching for the Destination 2014/2019 / Suitcase, motor and red rope

Chiharu Shiota:
The Soul Trembles

27 JUN – 5 OCT 2020 | GOMA

Chiharu Shiota, Japan b.1972 / Accumulation - Searching for the Destination 2014/2019 / Suitcase, motor and red rope / Courtesy: Galerie Templon, Paris/Brussels / Installation view: Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo, 2019 / Photo: Kioku Keizo / Photo courtesy: Mori Art Museum, Tokyo

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William Yang, Australia b.1943 / Self Portrait #5 2008 / Digital print William Yang, Australia b.1943 / Self Portrait #5 2008 / Digital print

William Yang
Seeing and Being Seen

19 SEP 2020 – 7 FEB 2021 | QAG

William Yang, Australia b.1943 / Self Portrait #5 2008 / Digital print / Collection: The artist

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