{"id":1014,"date":"2026-03-30T14:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T06:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s43415.p183.sites.pressdns.com\/?page_id=1014"},"modified":"2026-05-21T09:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T01:59:38","slug":"news-media","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/jcg\/explore\/news-media\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\n \n New large-scale works from Christopher Pease and cinematic video from Reko Rennie highlight connection to Country at John Curtin Gallery\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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John Curtin Gallery presents two major exhibitions Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR on show from May 29 to August 23, 2026, bringing together powerful First Nations perspectives on history, identity and connection to Country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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\n \n Must-see exhibitions coming to John Curtin Gallery in 2026\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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The John Curtin Gallery\u2019s 2026 program focuses on art as a catalyst for cultural exchange, critical reflection and future imagining. An exploration into global connections, First Nations perspectives and regional voices, the program invites audiences to engage with history, resilience and radical possibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Carrolup artwork rediscovered in 25-year-old trunk by Corrigin Historical Society\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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An artwork by a child of Australia’s Stolen Generations has been rediscovered in a 25-year old trunk at the Corrigin Pioneer Museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Local leaders and Â鶹ֱ²¥ unite to explore Carrolup artworks as living history\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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Shire Presidents from Katanning, Kojonup and Gnowangerup joined representatives from the John Curtin Gallery for a guided tour and research discussion centred on the Carrolup artworks currently on display as part of the Once Known exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Kambarang 2025 at John Curtin Gallery\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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John Curtin Gallery visitors can explore the history of ceramics, enjoy the work of renowned Australian artists and discover hidden gems from the Â鶹ֱ²¥ Art Collection at three new exhibitions currently on display.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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\n \n Perth Festival exhibitions reunite Indian Ocean histories, kinships, and voices fractured by colonisation\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n
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John Curtin Gallery will unite artists from across Australia, South Africa and Indonesia in a series of interrelated exhibitions that share the dynamic exchange of culture, language, song and story, as part of Perth Festival 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Chronically Crafty Drop-In Craft Sessions\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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1 Apr – 7 Oct 2026 12:00pm-2:00pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Chronically Crafty is a drop-in craft session for disabled, chronically ill, and\/or neurodivergent folks – and anyone who wants to join us!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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26 Jun – 28 Aug 2026 11:00am-12:00pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Join us for a glimpse into the creativity and resilience of the Carrolup child artists, through the unique collection of artworks shown at Once Known.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Gallery Restore: Yin Yoga\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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1 Jul 2026 4:30pm-5:30pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Pause, restore, and connect with gentle yin yoga amidst inspiring and powerful art.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Makuru Rain Weaving: School Holiday Drop-In Sessions\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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6 Jul – 17 Jul 2026 11:00am-3:00pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Families are invited to drop-in and enjoy a free self-guided school holiday activity in the surrounds of the Once Known exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n NAIDOC Week Screening & Talk: Ngaluk Waangkiny\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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7 Jul 2026 12:00pm-2:00pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Join us for a special NAIDOC Week screening of Ngaluk Waangkiny, followed by a conversation with Executive Producer Michelle White (Community Arts Network) and Pop Ben Taylor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n School Holiday Workshop: Bush Brooches\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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8 Jul – 15 Jun 2026 10:00am-12:00pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Children aged 8 – 14 are invited to join us for a free school holiday workshop inspired by our Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n NAIDOC Week Artist Panel: Resilience Through Practice\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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8 Jul 2026 2:30pm-3:45pm<\/p> <\/div>\n

Join us for a NAIDOC Week panel discussion with First Nations artists exploring resilience through creative practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n 50 Years of NAIDOC Panel Talk\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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Join us at Once Known for a special NAIDOC Week panel reflecting on 50 years of NAIDOC and its enduring significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n \n Once Known Film Series: Ngaluk Waangkiny\n <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n

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Presenting a special second screening of Ngaluk Waangkiny in the heart of Boorloo-Perth, as part of the Once Known Film Series. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n Register here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Experience\u00a0Songlines\u00a0\ud83c\udf00\ud83c\udfb6
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\n Yin Yoga, inside John Curtin Gallery? Don\u2019t mind If I do!\u00a0\ud83d\ude42\u200d\u2195\ufe0f
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\n How can art inspire action? \ud83e\udd14

Join us for Dare to Advocate: Terra Nullius, an evening of art, conversation and reflection inspired by Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius. Through a guided tour of the exhibition and facilitated discussions, participants will explore themes of sovereignty, justice, and connection to Country, considering the many ways advocacy can take shape in our communities.

Following the tour, Curtin\u2019s Senior Advisor for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Sheldon Smith, will lead a facilitated session on advocacy and its many forms, with small breakout discussions hosted by university and community leaders across key social justice areas. Whether you`re already advocating for change or looking for ways to get involved, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect alongside others. \ud83d\udc9b

\ud83d\udcc5 Thursday 18 June
\ud83d\udccd John Curtin Gallery Free event – All welcome.
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Part of the Daring Series in partnership with Â鶹ֱ²¥ Advancement, under the Because They Dare annual appeal.

\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Christopher Pease, Terra Nullius, 2022, oil on linen, 150 x 228 cm. Collection of Tim and Chris Ungar. Courtesy of the artist and Gallerysmith. Photography by Andrew Curtis.

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\n \u2728 Join us for Dare to Advocate: Once Known

Against the backdrop of Once Known, this special event invites participants to explore the role advocacy can play in truth-telling, healing, and social change. Through guided discussion and shared reflection, we`ll consider how stories from the past can inspire meaningful action today, and how each of us can contribute to positive change in our communities. Whether you`re already advocating for change or looking for ways to get involved, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect alongside others. \ud83d\udc9b

\ud83d\udcc5 Wednesday 10 June
\ud83d\udccd Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace (Old Perth Boys` School) Free event, open to the public.
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Part of the Daring Series in partnership with Â鶹ֱ²¥ Advancement, under the Because They Dare annual appeal.

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\n Thank you for joining us! \ud83d\udc9b

It was a pleasure to welcome three incredibly powerful exhibitions, Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius, Reko Rennie: OA_RR and Longing and Hope.

We hope you enjoyed being immersed in the large-scale works from Chris Pease and experiencing Reko Rennie\u2019s phenomenal multi-channel video works.

It was amazing to see so much support for student curators Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon and their specially curated exhibition of Carrolup artworks in Longing and Hope.

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\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f 29 May \u2013 23 August 2026 | Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm and Sun 12pm – 4pm
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\n The 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme `All In` is a call to move beyond the sidelines and take part in reconciliation through our actions, conversations and commitment to a shared future.

Exhibitions and events across the gallery invite reflection, conversation and connection.\ud83d\udc47

\u27a1\ufe0f Explore Longing and Hope, curated by Curtin Fine Art students.

\u27a1\ufe0f Take a guided tour through the Once Known exhibition.

\u27a1\ufe0f Join artist Christopher Pease and Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss his latest survey exhibition Terra Nullius.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us. \ud83d\udc9b

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The artwork for the 2026 National Reconciliation Week campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr\/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, who applied his distinctive style to create a colourful and optimistic visual representation of people from all walks of life being \u2018all in\u2019 to make change.<\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\n National Sorry Day is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and acknowledge the truth of Australia\u2019s Stolen Generations history and the ongoing intergenerational impacts caused by past policies of forced removal.
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Lost overseas for nearly 50 years, the delicate and treasured Carrolup artworks offer a rare glimpse into the lives of Stolen Generations children during this dark chapter of our shared history. Their return to Noongar Country in 2013 brought with it an important opportunity for truth-telling and reflection.
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We encourage you to discover the story of Carrolup by visiting\u00a0Once Known\u00a0at 139 St Georges Terrace or taking a moment in the Kattidj Nag\u00e3r [Peaceful Quiet Reflection] space at John Curtin Gallery.

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\n To look back is not merely an exercise in retrospection; it is a necessary step in understanding the present and shaping more than just the future.\u00a0
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Curated by Â鶹ֱ²¥ Fine Art students Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon, the exhibition explores the legacy of the Carrolup child artists through works that speak to resilience, creativity and connection to Country.
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Responding to the 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme,\u00a0All In,\u00a0Longing and Hope invites visitors to reflect on truth-telling, remembrance and our shared role in reconciliation. \ud83d\udc9b
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\ud83d\udccd John Curtin Gallery, free open to the public
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\n Install on film! \u270c\ufe0f\u2728

A sneak peak at the JCG install team working their magic in preparation for our Djeran – Djilba season exhibitions.

We can`t wait to share new large-scale works from @chris_pease and two major multi-channel video works by @rekorennie.

Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR open Friday 29 May! \ud83d\udc40

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\n Artist Talk Sunday 31 May\u00a0\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f
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Join Minang\/Wardandi\/Bibbulmun artist Christopher Pease and JCG Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss Pease\u2019s survey exhibition\u00a0Terra Nullius.
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Drawing from museum archives and 19th-century colonial landscape painting, this exhibition powerfully transforms a colonial fiction of \u201cnobody\u2019s land\u201d. Pease reworks images that once framed Western Australia as empty and available for settlement, reinscribing Indigenous presence into landscapes through bold Noongar iconography.
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\ud83d\udcc6- Sunday 31 May
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\n Join us as we welcome our latest exhibitions on Thursday 28 May\u00a0\ud83d\udc9b
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Featuring new large-scale works from @chris_pease and two major multi-channel video works by @rekorennie !
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We will also be welcoming Longing and Hope, an exhibition of Carrolup artworks curated by Curtin Fine Art students.\u00a0\ud83d\udc4f @curtinbfagrads
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Thursday 28 May 2026
5:30pm \u2013 7:30pm
Free event, open to the public, complimentary refreshments provided.
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\u27a1\ufe0f\u00a0 Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius transforms a legal fiction of dispossession into a vivid assertion of Noongar sovereignty, resilience, and enduring connection to Country.
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\u27a1\ufe0f\u00a0Reko Rennie: OA_RR\u00a0blends urban car culture, ancestral motifs, and personal memory into bold, cinematic experiences.
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\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Exhibition Open: 29 May – 23 August 2026

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