Julius von Bismarck: This is not the storm Opening Celebrations

Join us for the opening celebrations of ACCA's bold new exhibition, Julius von Bismarck: This is not the storm. Be among the first to see the first Australian solo exhibition from German artist Julius von Bismarck, curated by Dr Shelley McSpedden.

Encompassing a major new kinetic sculpture, photography, and immersive video installations, this exhibition brings together more than two decades of work, much of it never before seen in Australia. With wry humour, von Bismarck challenges our habitual understanding of the natural world, teasing apart the idea of ‘nature’ as a social construct – a romanticised arcadia, an economic resource, a benevolent or vengeful force.

Join us for a drink, explore the exhibition, and celebrate the arrival of this striking and thought-provoking show in Australia.

Image credit: Julius von Bismarck and Julian Charrière, Grand Staircase Escalante, We Must Ask You to Leave (mountain view drive) 2018. Courtesy the artists © The artists; VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2023