First Nations Exhibitions

Island Futures: What Lies Ahead for Zenadth Kes (Qld Museum). 

On the 150th anniversary of the Coming of the Light, this exhibition explored and celebrated contemporary Torres Strait Islander identity, featuring more than 200 objects and images, interwoven with Islander perspectives and stories, along with a number of works from well-known artists including cinematographer Murray Lui, artists Dylan Mooney, Christopher Bassi, filmmaker Margaret Harvey, photographer Kantesha Takai, and a new commission from world-renowned Erub Arts.

Curators: Imelda Miller and guest curator Rhianna Patrick
Exhibition Designer: Alison Ross
Graphic Designer: Laura Cantrell
Multimedia Designer: Paul Hemshall

THREADS (Qld Museum)  showcases a stunning collection of fashion and art from first nation’s Quandamooka artist Elisa Jane Carmichael. It features six hand woven sculptural dresses and artwork Weaving: past, present, future. It also features a sculptural work by Sonia Carmichael.

Curator: Imelda Miller
Exhibition Designer: Alison Ross
Graphic Designer: Baden Phillips
Multimedia Designer: Pure Gold Films