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2008 Art Exhibition
From Migrant To Citizen:
Artistic Accents
A selection of comments left in the visitors book...
Organised by the Innovative Universities European Union Centre
Curated by Ms Gina Hammond and Dr Blanche Menadier
3rd December 2008 - 31st January 2009
Macquarie University Library Exhibition Space
The exhibition was opened at the Macquarie University Library Exhibition Space at 6.30pm on the 3rd December 2008. The proceedings started with a 'Welcome to Country' performed by Darug elder, Mr Chris Tobin and was followed by an opening speech by documentary photographer Ms Effy Alexakis, whose work also features in this exhibition and who has been actively researching the migrant experience in Australia for many years. Photos from the opening will be added shortly.
A selection of comments left in the visitors book:
Please note: names of those leaving the comments has not been included for privacy reasons
- Fabulous exhibition. Artfully presented, very interesting text
- Great exhibition! Nicely presented. Great paintings and pictures
- Lovely exhibition, enjoyable paintings and company
- Great exhibit – nicely styled collection. Excellent welcoming, thanks to Chris
- Very nicely put together. I found it very interesting
- I particularly enjoyed the artwork by the artists with an Asian background. Excellent
- Very interesting and diverse
- ‘For those who’ve come across the sea, we’ve boundless plains to share”. A wonderful tribute to the migrant
- Many visions arrive in the great south land and they teach us how to see ourselves
- For me, a true welcome to the country
- Wonderful selection of paintings!
- Thank you. Especially for the Drysdales
- Excellent! Publicize these exhibitions in the community
Additional signatures without comment: 15
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images from the exhbition
Image: 'Men cut cane, women strip it' © Salvatore Zofrea Licenced by VISCOPY, Australia,2008
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