Nick Cave tackles the question: Is there racism in heaven?
American artist Nick Cave returns to Carriageworks with an exhibition triggered by gun and race-related violence, and yet welcomes Australian communities into the discussion.
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Nick Cave unveiled his project Until at Carriagworks this week; photo ArtsHub
Director of Carriageworks Lisa Havilah was direct when she probed American artist Nick Cave. ‘Is there racism in heaven?’ she asked.
The Chicago-based artist said that while he wasn’t sure, his massive installation Until, unveiled this week at the Sydney venue, offers viewers an experience that addresses racial profiling, gun and race-related violence in America.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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