The utility of art is explored in this exhibition presenting self-expression as essential for survival. Lesser known and perhaps undervalued ‘trench art’ from the collection of the Australian War Memorial will band together with contemporary pieces from 20 artists including Baden Pailthorpe, Fiona Hall, Tony Albert and Olga Cironis. Curator Lisa Slade explained, “It reminds us of art’s inalienable power. And we need such a reminder right now.”
Art Gallery of South Australia
Until 29 January, 2017
South Australia
Tony Albert, Girramay/Kuku Yalandji people, Queensland, Universal Soldier, 2014, assemblage of reworked objects, fabric and twine, 273 x 190.5 x 5.5cm (dimensions variable)
Acquisition through TARNANTHI | Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art supported by BHP Billiton 2015, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide. Photograph: Greg Piper. Courtesy the artist, Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney and Art Gallery of South Australia
