VISUAL ART AND DESIGN

In January, the Visual Art and Design team worked on the development and delivery of a commission by artist Fiona Hall at the Art Gallery. This work was purchased with support from the QVMAG Arts Foundation, creating a magnificent temporary display for visitors.

During this period, the institution opened the exhibition Inner Sanctums, marking the first solo exhibition of the work by north west coast artist and photographer, Lisa Garland.

February also welcomed the St.Giles community exhibition, FaceTime. This exhibition showcased a collection of photography, sharing the faces and stories of St.Giles community members from the past 85 years.

March saw the launch of Te Wai Ngunguru: Nomads of the Sea by New Zealand artist Lisa Reihana. The opening of this digital work further supports the institutions’ commitment to featuring, and commissioning, digital works for display into the future.

During the quarter, the Visual Art and Design team responded to the blockbuster exhibition Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize on display at the Museum at Inveresk, through a gallery activation at the Art Gallery, featuring portrait works from within the collection.

Finally, this quarter welcomed a group tour with guests from ASA: Australians Studying Abroad. This tour was a wonderful opportunity for the institution to engage with students about the Visual Art and Design collection, alongside providing a guided tour of the Art Gallery.