Beyond the Western Arts Canon
Description
Visual arts is where global dialogue is powerfully reflected and challenged. Recent years have sparked a significant reckoning in the arts, prompting critiques of power dynamics through a decolonised lens. In recent years, First Nations artists have confronted the legacies of capitalism, colonialism, and oppression by creating unique spaces for their community's voices to be heard. There's a noticeable shift with contemporary visual artists expanding their influential thinking into the world of publishing, centering Indigenous perspectives to recontextualise records of past, present, and future stories.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
Address: West Footscray Library, 539 Barkly St, West Footscray, VIC 3012
Please arrive 10 minutes early
Transport
Train: West Footscray station (850m), Footscray station (1.8km), Tottenham (1.9 km)
Bus: Route 220 stops nearby
Bike: Bike parking outside the library at 539 Barkly St
Taxi/Rideshare: Can drop off directly in front
Car: Street parking in the area, and there is a carpark next to the post office at 528 Barkly St
This venue is fully accessible by wheelchair via the main entry.
Accessible parking is available, and the venue has accessible toilet facilities.
A quiet space may be accessed upon request.
Carer Tickets
A support person accompanying a person with disability is entitled to free entry.
Please select one Carer / Support Person – Free ticket with the purchase of a paid ticket. A valid Victorian Carer Card or Australian Companion Card must be presented at entry.
One free support ticket per eligible attendee.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive experience for everyone. Please let us know any accessibility needs when registering for this event or send us a message.
Lineup
Namila Benson
Namila Benson is an accomplished TV presenter, broadcaster, writer and educator working across multiple media and creative platforms. With a media career spanning over three decades, she skilfully guides complex conversations on race, culture and identity - challenging perceptions of ‘otherness’ through a creative lens - to create throught-provoking and accessible conversations. Throughout her extensive career, Namila has presented and produced multiple ABC Arts tv programs including Art Works, Art Nation and Sunday Arts. She presented and produced The Art Show on Radio National and anchored magazine and music shows on Radio Australia (ABC International). Namila authored the memoir of respected Elder, actor and activist - the late, great Uncle Jack Charles. Uncle’s book, Jack Charles: Born-Again Blakfella was released via Penguin Random House. Namila hosts the national arts program, The Art Of… which can be viewed on ABC TV and ABC iView.
Brook Garru Andrew
Brook Garru Andrew (b.1970, Sydney, Australia) is a Wiradjuri and Ngunnawal artist, writer, and curator. Working across museum intervention, public art, and a range of media, his practice offers powerful insights into contemporary conditions and the legacies of colonialism. He often collaborates with communities and other creatives to present his research-based works in Australia and internationally. Brook established the independent publishing arm Garru Editions in 2020 with titles including marramarra: Indigenous artists making history visible (published with Newsouth, 2024) and Dual/Duel (published with Negative Press 2021).
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