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Indigenous stories heard through public art

Public sculptures carry an impact you can’t ignore, and a number of Indigenous artists have found a voice in that public domain.

29 Jul 2016 12:00

Gina Fairley

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Visual Arts

Artist’s impression of QAGOMA commission by Judy Watson; supplied

Last week Queensland artist Judy Watson was named the recipient of a major public art commission to mark the tenth anniversary of Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). It places Indigenous art at the doorstep of the gallery, the first artwork encountered by visitors and a signature to the story of collecting Queensland.

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Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina