ART AND CULTURE
Our Journeys | Our Stories 我们的历程 | 我们的故事 Hurstville Museum & Gallery 24 July – 13 October 2021 悉尼南城好市围博物馆和美术馆 2021年7月24日 — 10月13日
Our Journeys | Our Stories explores the Chinese migration history of the Georges River area, interweaving social and cultural history with the work of contemporary ChineseAustralian artists Cindy Yuen-Zhe Chen, Guo Jian, Lindy Lee, Xiao Lu, Jason Phu, and Guan Wei. The exhibition aims to highlight and celebrate the significance of local Chinese migration from the 19th century through to the 2000s and the ongoing contribution of the Chinese community to the Georges River area. Featuring oral histories and objects from both cultural institutions and private collections, the combination of historical material, personal stories and artistic interpretation reflects on and expresses a shared cultural heritage.
Golden headgear for an Emperor (c. 1970s-80s), Opera performance headpiece, fabric, metal, plastic, metallic mesh, faux jewels and pearls, tassels. Private collection, Sydney.
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Hurstville Museum & Gallery has received two significant grants which have made this exhibition possible. Create NSW have provided funding to commission contemporary Chinese-Australian artists to create works for inclusion in the exhibition. The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations has also provided a grant to support the exhibition’s catalogue, bi-lingual translations and oral history online platform. Both grants have enabled a demonstration to strengthen understanding and promote connections between Australia and China.
