‘A watershed moment’: Major Brisbane art exhibition opens at prestigious London museum
A major exhibition from Brisbane has opened at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, showcasing contemporary art from Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. The exhibition, titled 'Rising Voices,' highlights works collected over 30 years from the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. This event marks a significant moment for the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art as it exports its collection to one of the world's most prestigious galleries.
- ▪The exhibition features art from Australia, China, Japan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Papua New Guinea.
- ▪Visitors to the V&A will pay £17 to see the exhibition, which runs until January 10, 2027.
- ▪QAGOMA director Chris Saines described the opening as a 'watershed moment' for the gallery.
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