How culture binds Australia and Papua New Guinea

Yesterday marked the close of ‘No. 1 Neighbour: Art in Papua New Guinea 1966-2016‘. This was a landmark exhibition, the first in Australia to exclusively explore contemporary Papua New Guinean art. The exhibition showcased Papua New Guinea’s vibrant art world for new audiences in Australia who are not often exposed to the rich artistic traditions…

Art from Papua New Guinea celebrated

The free opening program for ‘No.1 Neighbour: Art from Papua New Guinea 1966–2016’ at the Queensland Art Gallery this weekend will include a live acoustic performances by popular Tolai musician George Telek and Australian composer and producer David Bridie, artist and curator talks, a traditional sago cooking demonstration and more. ‘No.1 Neighbour’ demonstrates the Gallery’s…

No.1 Neighbour: Art in Papua New Guinea 1966-2016

Our major spring exhibition presents a snapshot of the contemporary art and culture to be found in this dynamic young nation. Here, we outline some of the highlights and their histories. ‘No.1 Neighbour: Art in Papua New Guinea 1966–2016’ is on view at the Queensland Art Gallery until 29 January 2017 Geographically, the mainland of…

No.1 Neighbour

Fifty years of contemporary visual art in Papua New Guinea, with a focus on the country’s relationship with Australia, is explored in a major exhibition opening at the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) from 15 October 2016 to 29 January 2017. No.1 Neighbour: Art in Papua New Guinea 1966–2016 will delight audiences with bold colour, towering…

A Bit Na Ta: A Sense of Place, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea/ Part 2

‘A Bit Na Ta’ locates the – source of the sea – Blanche Bay, Rabaul – in the Tolai language of East New Britain. It is also the title of a project commissioned for the upcoming Queensland Art Gallery exhibition ‘No 1 Neighbour: Art in Papua New Guinea 1966-2016’. Comprising a music video installation and performance event, the…