65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art

Cultural Life Series

Private Tour with Senior curator Judith Ryan AM & Associate Curator Shanysa McConville 

Hosted by Peter Lamell

We are privileged to offer members and guests a private viewing of the inaugural exhibition of the newly reopened Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne, with a guided tour by Co-curator Judith Ryan AM and Associate Curator Shanysa McConville .

65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art celebrates the brilliance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art while confronting the dark heart of Australia’s colonial history and proclaims the importance of Indigenous knowledge and agency. The exhibition features more than 400 works, including rarely-seen artworks and cultural objects from the University of Melbourne’s collections, 193 important loans from 77 private and public lenders and six new commissions.

Curated by Associate Provost and Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton AO, Senior Curator Judith Ryan AM, and Associate Curator Shanysa McConville – in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and custodians of art traditions – the exhibition explores the belated recognition of Indigenous art and its rise to prominence globally.

Members may wish to purchase the catalogue before our visit to acquaint themselves with the art history of the extraordinary works in this exhibition, and enjoy the experience with an informed background.

And consider joining your fellow members for a meal afterwards (at own expense) at The Clyde Hotel, a short 3-minute walk from the exhibition.

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to join your fellow members as we take in this special exhibition.