Collective Unease is a bold exhibition of three new commissions inspired by the University of Melbourne’s students, archives and collections. The three works, by artists Andy Butler, Lisa Hilli and James Nguyen, move beyond colonial narratives to a complex, multi-voiced understanding of Australia inflected by experiences of migration and diaspora. In the face of difficult histories and an uncertain future, these works emphasise themes of self-representation, empowerment and optimism.
Image: Installation view of Collective Unease, Ian Potter Museum of Art at Old Quad, the University of Melbourne, 2022, featuring Andy Butler, The Agony and the Ecstasy 2022. Photography by Christian Capurro.
Old Quad
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The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus, VIC 3052
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