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.

Sun, 16 March 2025
2:00PM
Julie Mehretu at the Precipice of the World: Line, Blur, Colour, Pixel
Adrienne Edwards
Join curator and scholar Dr Adrienne Edwards for a talk on the work of Julie Mehretu, one of America's most celebrated abstract painters.