Sometimes, things align. It would seem, lately, that a heightened interest in Pacific art is making its presence felt across Australian galleries and museums. While the artworks of our neighbouring region have always had a place – and an audience – they have not always been the focal point of standout exhibitions and commission.
ArtsHub takes a look at a range of new exhibitions, focus galleries and commissions that are placing Pacific art front and centre.
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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