Art from Cape York’s Aurukun community, involving Wik, Kugu and associated peoples.

The exhibition provides insight into the life and culture surrounding Aurukun’s outstanding carving tradition, and how this tradition has inspired, in today’s community, a flourishing new chapter of art production across a range of media: painting, sculpture, weaving and works on paper. Initiated in response to collections of Aurukun art in the UQ Anthropology Museum and UQ Art Museum, the exhibition brings together historical pieces and significant examples of contemporary Aurukun art from public art and cultural institutions.

A University of Queensland Press publication will accompany this major exhibition.

For information on public programs associated with the exhibition, see UQ Art Museum e-news #21.

Curator: Dr Sally Butler, The University of Queensland

Before time today: Reinventing Tradition in Aboriginal Art from Aurukun is a key event in The University of Queensland’s Centenary year.

Cost: Free
RSVP/ ticketed event: No

Transport info:

• General UQ parking information
• St Lucia parking map
• Public transport

Registration Registration for this event is not necessary.