Friday Night Laneways | World Science Festival Brisbane
Brisbane City Council selected Engage Arts to produce Friday Night Laneways in March 2016. The event was held at Fish Lane, South Brisbane as part of a citywide activation showcasing the links between science and art, through innovative and interactive public programming for the inaugural World Science Festival Brisbane. In response to the Council’s brief Engage Arts developed the curatorial theme of ‘Organic Data’, exploring interpretations of the wealth of data that surrounds us. For this project, we wanted to transform Fish Lane into an electronic canvas whereby artists could present audio,… Read More
In the Spotlight: Vanghoua Anthony Vue
Bringing art outdoors with Queensland’s talented artists is a great way to start 2016. Our first Engage Arts ‘In the Spotlight’ post for this year is with multidisciplinary artist Vanghoua Anthony Vue. Vue and artist Elysha Rei Gould are creating a new works for the BrisAsia Festival, Weaving Our Heritage laneway installation launching in February. Vue’s art practice encompasses painting, sculpture, drawing, installation, public art and community-based art. Drawing inspiration from popular culture, street art, the everyday, DIY ethic, and art history his work creates a visual dialogue. Vue often re-purposes everyday… Read More
Review: GOMA Q at GOMA
If I want to see contemporary Queensland art, I usually plan a trip to a local University art museum or an artist run initiative. So when I found out the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) was curating an exhibition of contemporary Queensland artists, I was a somewhat surprised. As Queensland’s leading contemporary art institution, GOMA is better known for drawing people in with its blockbuster international exhibitions such as the Asia Pacific Triennial, rather than its focus on contemporary Queensland art practice. Excited at the prospect of seeing an exhibition comprising… Read More
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