This session of Reading Group will be led by artist Abbey Rich, focusing on an extract from 'Notes from a Recent Arrival', in Longing and Belonging: From the Faraway Nearby by Lucy R Lippard. They are currently showing when nothing makes sense in Gallery One.

Inspired by conversations between artists in lockdown, the Reading group aims to connect and sustain relationships by unpacking material and contributing to the poly-narrative of the arts and culture. Prior to each monthly session, a new reading or stimulus will be assigned and members will have time to reflect beforehand. Bring along your questions and notes, or just listen to the discussion.

All are welcome - you do not have to be an artist! Spaces limited to 15 people.

Session reading: 'Notes from a Recent Arrival', in Longing and Belonging: From the Faraway Nearby. Lucy R Lippard,1995 107-114. *PDF to be emailed to participants.

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Abbey Rich is a public and exhibiting artist based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. Their work predominantly looks at gender and environment, with a particular interest in accessible and community co-designed public art making. Abbey's studio practice currently focuses on experimentation with sculptural and textile inspired works that are heavily patterned and textural. Recently, they have created work for The Immigration Museum, with Minus18 and City of Melbourne.

In 2021, Abbey was a Platform LAB artist in residency.