Tag: Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT)

Highlight: Vandy Rattana ‘Fire of the Year’

Posted by Tarun Nagesh   ●   21 May 2014

Compelled to rectify voids in Cambodian history, Vandy Rattana documents everyday life, recording events that reflect the country’s rapid transformation while revealing the ever-present realities: a haunting past and an uncertain, challenging future. He captures social contexts in their natural state, avoiding stereotypes and the perspective of foreigners, to illustrate the constructs permeating Cambodian life.…

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A Tale To Tell

Posted by Ruth McDougall   ●   8 Mar 2012

The telling of stories is important in Papua New Guinea. It is the way that knowledge is passed on, a time to relax, and an important means of connecting with others. This story is about the Gallery’s latest project — a tale that began in July 2011 when Michael O’Sullivan and myself, and guest co-curator…

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Major PNG Commission Heads APT7 Line-Up

Posted by Kendall Battley   ●   7 Mar 2012

A large-scale commission was announced today heading the line-up for the Gallery’s flagship exhibition, ‘The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT)’ which will celebrate its 20th anniversary when APT7 opens in December this year. The first project to be announced for APT7 includes major commissions by a group of Papua New Guinean (PNG) artists…

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