ART GUIDE Exhibitions to see this August

WORDS BY BEN LAMB

MICHELLE MOLINARI: ANTHROPOCENE

This exhibition dives into the fragile nature of the environment during our current (and admittedly disputed) Anthropocene epoch. The idea of a global environment shaped by humanity influences the artwork of Michelle Molinari, a young Melbourne artist who has had work seen as far as Florence and New York.

FLINDERS LANE GALLERY UNTIL 26 AUG

ALFRED LIU: SOLO EXHIBITION

Melbourne based artist Alfred Liu has set himself apart from the pack by focusing his art on the world of miniatures. While keeping things minute, he manages to showcase a great deal of meaning and imagery through his work. He dives into small paintings of mythological, horror and video game related characters - there’s bound to be something at this exhibition for even the most cursory of art appreciators.

OUTRÉ GALLERY FROM 25 AUG

LIAM YOUNG: PLANETARY REDESIGN

When you mix the world of astrology and filmmaking, you get the new exhibition heading to the NGV courtesy of Liam Young. Planetary Redesign brings curious visual art forms to the gallery, involving images that’ll spark conversations about the current climate emergency. This exhibition hits the NGV after a premiere run at the 2023 Venice Biennale of Architecture.

NGV FROM 19 AUG

ESTHER ERLICH: DIVINE

Esther Erlich has been a staple of the art scene for three decades, her work finding fans all across the country. She dives into female figures and finds new areas of beauty and strength in the female form. This new exhibition showcases many of her best works, so you know it’s set to be high-quality.

FOX GALLERIES UNTIL 27 AUG

ARCHER DAVIES: GENRE

Local artist Archer Davies has seen his work showcased in all corners of Australia and the world. His brand-new exhibition - as the name suggests - dives into the broad space of genre, especially the genre-bending world of 70’s cinema. His work is also open to opinion, so everyone’s bound to find their own meaning in it.

MARS GALLERY FROM 22 AUG

Two Girls From Amoonguna

Sally M Nagala Mulda and Marlene Rubuntja are two Arrente women who create work that represents their hometown, Alice Springs (Mparntwe). They have made works in the town’s local art centres, and quickly gained attention in galleries. This exhibition includes an animation featuring the pair, made in collaboration with the team behind shows like Bluey.

ACMI UNTIL 20 AUG

ALESHANEE FAERY: BLUE ON BLUE ON BLUE

Aleshanee Faery is a talented local artist who has been working in the arts world for several years and is adored by many across the country. Faery works on multiple artworks at the same time and this process is part of what makes her exhibitions so original. If you love these artworks, you can also purchase them, so you can really make that feature wall sing.

THE DAX CENTRE UNTIL 25 AUG

PAUL YORE AND ALBERT TUCKER: STRUCTURES OF FEELING

Legendary Australian artists Paul Yore and Albert Tucker both made their mark in the world of art in vastly different eras, but this exhibition finds the relationship between their work. Works from Yore and Tucker have been acquired from a variety of collections, so it’s a unique chance to experience these pieces so closely together.

HEIDE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART THROUGHOUT AUG

YARN

Yarn has a myriad of meanings Down Under. This exhibition brings all of those concepts together and showcases the world of storytelling. Seven Indigenous artists’ work will be seen in YARN, displaying their history, stories, and talent.

CRAFT VICTORIA THROUGHOUT AUG