I think this detail Sara Rahbar's work sums up the whole Asia Pacific Triennial in Brisbane.... |
Ive been trying to write this post since i arrived back from Brisbane.
I rarely struggle with a blog post, as I usually try and keep them simple, like a diary entry.
But this one has been hard.
Simply because the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial (APT7) at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) in Brisbane was...
Incredible. Massive. Detailed.
Incredible. Massive. Detailed.
And overwhelming.
Again.
Three years ago I went with my mate Amelia to see this exhibition that had been celebrated and loved for some 17 years. We didn't know what to expect.
And as such, we were completely blown away.
And as such, we were completely blown away.
I remember how excited it made me about art - and more specifically - the contemporary art world.
This year was no different.
Over two days I learnt a lot about the art and peoples of Papua New Guinea, the emerging artists' of Indonesia, and many places in between. I realised that the art world is changing, and becoming more diverse in its points of view. As one person eloquently put it: the art world is shifting its boundaries. No longer do we have to look toward New York, London, Paris and Berlin for the experimental artworks and edgy artists. Now we can go to Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and Tonga - by way of New Zealand!
Anyway.... as you can see... I have a few photos to share with you.
And i hope they give you a tiny idea of how amazing this massive exhibition was.
The APT celebrated its 20th birthday this year.
I cant wait to see where it will be in another 20 years time!
This is what greeted you as you entered the massive doorway of GOMA! Brikiti Cultural Group (Abelam Peoples, PNG), Korumbo (Spirit House) 2012. |
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