This survey of the University’s Art Collection has been compiled in celebration of Deakin University’s 50 year anniversary. The exhibition takes audiences on a journey through our 50 years of collecting. Pieces are displayed marking significant milestones alongside new acquisitions, allowing visitors to explore not only the collection's origins, but also its ongoing development and reflect on the shifting trends in contemporary Australian art. Whilst on display, Deakin University students, alumni and staff will be invited to contribute an expression of interest in developing a new work for display later in the year. Launching in conjunction with this exhibition will be an updated publication about the collection as well as a publicly accessible searchable art collection database.
Image: Deanne Gilson Karringalabil Bundjil Murrup, Manna Gum Tree (The Creation Tree of Knowledge) 2020 ochre and acrylic on linen 90 x 100 x 3cm Deakin University Art Collection Purchase, 2021 image © copyright and courtesy of the artist.
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Deakin University Art Gallery
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