Art historian Hala Auji presents her recent research on Qur'an manuscripts from South and Southeast Asia, and the challenges they pose to conventional understandings of sacrality and authenticity in Islamic art studies.
A reception to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Schaeffer Library, one of Australia's most important fine arts collections.
A presentation on the practices of mothering in the work of American artist Simone Leigh.
Professor Anthony Gardner presents on the dynamics of distraction that define both contemporary capitalism and its art.
A panel discussion on how artists and curators today are tackling the medium of history as an ethical project, featuring artists John Young Zerunge and Jenna Lee in conversation with scholars/curators Mikala Tai and Olivier Krischer.
A prize for art history students from across Australia, supported by the Power Institute through its "Powered by Power" initiative.
Art historian and artist Dr Jaye Early addresses themes arising from his new book, Confessional Video Art and Subjectivity: Private Experiences in Public Spaces (2025).
A presentation about underwater robotic systems by Alexandre Cardaillac, and the challenges of seeing in extreme environments.
An exhibition of new work by Schaeffer Library Artist in Residence Simryn Gill
An exhibition of twelve stunning paintings by First Nations artists.
