Pioneering visions: the curators who brought Aboriginal art to Europe - Fondation Opale

Join curators Bernhard Lüthi, Jean-Hubert Martin, Ulrich Krempel and Lindsay Frost at Fondation Opale for a discussion in English on the challenges faced by major exhibitions of Aboriginal art in Europe at their beginnings in the 1980s, through to the issues inherent in showing contemporary Aboriginal art today, its appreciation and recognition in the art world and among the general public… and what this says about our society.

Discussion in English
Free event, no booking required

Photo: exhibition MAGICIENS DE LA TERRE / Bernhard Lüthi archive

Opening hours 11:00 - 12:00

Location Fondation Opale

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