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EXHIBIITION COUNIHAN pit-yourself-against

Pit Yourself Against

14 Feb 2026 – 19 Apr 2026

Pit Yourself Against, by Burmese artist Ma Ei, seeks to highlight the invisible struggles and unspoken truths that people carry when they are not at peace. In these new video and photographic self-portraits, the fragility, resilience, and depth of human experience is laid bare, urging us to reflect on what it means to seek peace in a turbulent world. 

Image: Ma Ei. Where is a Place for Me to Sleep in Peace?, 2021, digital photo, 122 x 91 cm, Photographer: Naung Yoe.

Gallery Details

Counihan Gallery in Brunswick
233 Sydney Road
Brunswick VIC 3056
T: 03 9389 8622
E: CounihanGallery@merri-bek.vic.gov.au
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Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday:1pm – 5pm
Closed on public holidays and between exhibitions for installation.
Entry is Free.

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The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly organisation that celebrates diversity. We are committed to providing safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive services for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.

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