Thu, 8 May 2025
3:00PM
Art in an Age of Perpetual Distraction
Anthony Gardner
Professor Anthony Gardner presents on the dynamics of distraction that define both contemporary capitalism and its art.
Past events
Wed, 30 April 2025
6:00PM
History projects: art's ethical engagement with the past
Jenna Lee, Olivier Krischer, Mikala Tai, and John Young
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.
Thu, 10 April 2025
9:00PM
Eloquence Prize 2025
A prize for art history students from across Australia, supported by the Power Institute through its "Powered by Power" initiative.
Thu, 10 April 2025
3:00PM
The self-design of contemporary confessional video art
Jaye Early
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).
Wed, 9 April 2025
5:00PM
Seeing underwater
Alexandre Cardaillac and Daniela Helbig
A presentation about underwater robotic systems by Alexandre Cardaillac, and the challenges of seeing in extreme environments.
Tue, 1 April 2025
9:00AM
Simryn Gill: Paper Jam / Insider Trading
Simryn Gill
An exhibition of new work by Schaeffer Library Artist in Residence Simryn Gill
Tue, 1 April 2025
9:00AM
Painting from Stone Country to the Desert (1965-2012)
An exhibition of twelve stunning paintings by First Nations artists.
Thu, 27 March 2025
3:00PM
Turning Sorrow into Meaning
David Corbet
A seminar on themes arising from Dr Corbet's new book, Trauma, Art and Memory in the Postcolony.
Tue, 18 March 2025
6:30PM
In Place (Once More) of Another
Terry O'Connor and Tim Etchells
The 15th Rex Cramphorn Memorial Lecture by Tim Etchells & Terry O'Connor of Forced Entertainment
Mon, 17 March 2025
1:00PM
Adrienne Edwards in Conversation
Adrienne Edwards
A conversation with curator, scholar and writer Dr Adrienne Edwards.