IOTA24 Codes in Parallel — Opening Night

Please join us at the John Curtin Gallery for the opening night of IOTA24:

Opening Night: 1 August 2024

6:00pm-8:00pm

Official proceedings commence 6:30pm 

Following the success of IOTA21, the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial returns with IOTA24, curated by Carola Akindele-Obe and Jude van der Merwe in collaboration with the John Curtin Gallery. This exhibition is informed by the theme ‘Codes in Parallel’ which contemplates the manifold languages found throughout contemporary craft practices.  

IOTA24 Codes in Parallel spans the Indian Ocean region and features several international artists, along with work from First Nations Australia and Boorloo / Perth. This major exhibition sits at the centre of the multi-venue triennial, offering visitors access to contemporary craft practices and the role they play in our technological world. John Curtin Gallery is pleased to present IOTA24 Codes in Parallel as the first major exhibition to open in the IOTA24 festival program. 

Featuring Artists:

Ari Bayuaji (Indonesia / Canada) 

Fatemeh Boroujeni (Iran / Australia) 

Emma Buswell (Australia) 

Simphiwe Buthelezi (South Africa) 

Rudi Hendriatno (Indonesia) 

Trish Little (Australia) 

Pangrok Sulap (Malaysia) 

Anne Samat (Malaysia) 

Albert Yonathan Setyawan (Indonesia) 

Chris Soal (South Africa) 

Yudi Sulistyo (Indonesia) 

Tjanpi Desert Weavers (Pitjantjatjara / Australia) 

Yarrenyty Arltere Artists (Arrernte / Australia) 

Exhibitions are open from 2 August to 29 September. 

The Gallery’s public opening hours during exhibitions are Monday to Friday 11.00am to 5.00pm and Sunday 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Closed Saturdays and Public Holidays.

Registration is essential. 

For more information about the exhibition, please visit our website: curtin.edu.au/jcg/ 
For more information about IOTA24, please visit: indianoceancrafttriennial.com

Image: Emma Singer and Pinuka (Margaret) Yai Yai. Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Ngaru Tjanpi (Grass Country), 2024, tjanpi (native grass), found metal car seat frames and hand dyed raffia; series, various dimensions.

Exhibition Partners: 

Curtin University, IOTA24, Lotterywest, Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries, Curtin University, Creative Australia, Australian Cultural Fund, Centre for Australia India Relations, Australian-ASEAN Council 

Program Partners: 

Victoria Park Centre for the Arts, Town of Victoria Park, City of South Perth 
 
Supporting Partners: 

Otherside Brewing, Nesuto Curtin