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For more than three decades, the much-anticipated, home-grown exhibition — The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art — has showcased an evolving mix of the most exciting and important developments in contemporary art from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific. It’s been instrumental to shaping the Gallery and Brisbane’s identity and global prominence.
As our team prepare for the 11th chapter of QAGOMA’s flagship exhibition series opening Saturday 30 November 2024 across the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, we share 11 Triennial highlights.
The inaugural Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art in 1993 was the first project of its kind in the world to focus on the contemporary art of Asia and the Pacific. In undertaking the Triennial, the Gallery recognised the need for an ongoing series of exhibitions and forums which initiated dialogue on the art of this important geo-political region.
Among the most memorable contributions to the first Triennial, Japanese artist Shigeo Toya’s Woods III (illustrated) became one of the first large-scale installations to enter the Gallery’s Collection. Whether you’re reconnecting with the work or it’s going to be your first time, experience walking among the 30 elaborately carved tree trunks at the Queensland A
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Eko Nugroho
Life Remains A Trick
Modern presentday Contemporary Sou'east Asian Happy – Grant Sale, Map 208
1. Oct - 1. Think up 2017
Muse realised: 212.500 HKD
B. 1977
LIFE Go over A TRICK
Signed, named and cautious 2011
Paint on canvas
200 next to 150 cm; 78 3/4 by 59 in.
Sale result athletic in plunge with expectations
Auktionsergebnis im Rahmen der Erwartungen
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Photography & Intermedia
EKO NUGROHO
Born 1977 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
“Eko Nugroho is one of the most acclaimed members of the young generation of Indonesian contemporary artists. He is part of the generation that came to maturity during the period of upheaval and reform that occurred in the wake of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the subsequent fall of the Suharto regime and the transition to democracy in Indonesia. He is deeply engaged with the culture of his time and is committed to making socio-political commentary in his work.
Nugroho grew up in Java and resides in one of the island’s major art centres, Yogyakarta. His works are grounded in both local traditions and global popular culture. In particular, he has cited the influence of traditional batik and embroidery styles. There is of course also a powerful inspiration from contemporary street art, graffiti and comics. In 2000, Nugroho founded Daging Tumbuh, a collaborative zine that invites participation from non-artists. In addition to drawings and painting, he works in a variety of other media, including murals, sculpture, animation, and tapestry.”
“The central topic of my work since 2008 has been modern life in urban areas – My work is very much