Arthub Favorite: Week 142

Bruised: Art Action and Ecology in Asia

Duration: 2019 April 12 – Jun 1
Venue: RMIT Gallery, 344 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Participated artists: Arahmaiani, Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, Made Bayak, Yu Fang Chi, Ishan Khosla, Ryoko Kose, Pradyumna Kumar, Pushpa Kumari, Armin Linke, Ly Hoàng Ly, James Nguyen, Sherman Ong, Sarker Protick, Fitri Ranatarya, Mandy Ridley, Khvay Samnang, Gigi Scaria, Lizzy Simpson, Manit Sriwanichpoom, Kawita Vatanajyankur, Tintin Wulia, Bo Zheng.

Curators: Helen Rayment, Thao Nguyen

When it comes to ways in which artists address ecological issues, actions can be big or small – it’s the action that is important however subtle. In the face of complex environmental problems Bruised: Art Action and Ecology in Asia examines how artistic response combined with gentle activism can result in a rich legacy and empower further actions in the community.

Public Programs at RMIT Gallery

April 12, 12:30-13:30, Artist Talk
Arahmaiani, Alfredo & Isabel Aquilizan, and Mandy Ridley

April 12 -May 31, 11:00-17:00
Bruised Food – a living laboratory
Food & art events

May 3, 12:30 – 13:30, Artist Talk
Lizzy Simpson

May 9, 17:30 -18:30, Expert Panel
MC Dr Alban Mannisi

May 13, 12:30 – 13:30, Curators’ Talk
Helen Rayment & Thao Nguyen; Marnie Badham & Francis Maravillas

May 17, 12:30 – 13:30, Artist Talk
Ryoko Kose & James Nguyen

May 23, 17:00 – 18.30, Performance
Made Bayak

May 28, 12:30-13:30, Local Action
Dr Alban Mannisi & Bjorn Low

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