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You don’t want to miss this 😍👇🏼 Get ready to unleash your creativity, because the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is opening its doors for a one-day-only, hands-on art event on Saturday! The MCA Australia will be your enormous canvas, with multiple communal artworks around the building that you and your family can contribute to. This free family activity is an inclusive event, suitable for all ages and access needs (more on this below). 📍MCA Mega Draw, @mca_australia , 140 George St, The Rocks Sydney 🗓️ This Saturday (15 March) 10am - 4pm 💸The event is FREE, but tickets are required if you want to visit the current exhibitions (kids are free) 🙌🏼 No bookings are needed, you can just drop into the different spaces on the day. Here’s a run down of all the events 👇🏼 🖍️Giant outdoor chalk drawing: Pick a prompt and contribute to a huge drawing in the Circular Quay forecourt 🖍️Box city building: Construct your own cardboard structures and contribute to a growing city across two levels of the building 🖍️Migrating mural: Watch as a collaborative mural winds its way up the staircase 🖍️Family space: Drawn Together: Experiment with different drawing materials and techniques. 🤝🏼 This is a neurodivergent-friendly event for people of all ages that has been created in collaboration with The A List Hub as part of their Create Space Arts Initiative - an online platform that runs autism-friendly activities All activities are self-paced and drop-in and volunteers present are trained in disability confidence, plus there is priority support for people wearing Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyards. There’s a dedicated quiet space on the day, and you can also find a visual story and sensory map on the MCA Mega Draw event page at MCA.com.au This event is inspired by MCA Australia’s major exhibition by Julie Mehretu. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just love to doodle, there’s something for everyone at this free family activity this weekend. Are you attending? Let me know in the comments 👇🏼 AD #sydneythingstodowithkids #familyactivitiessydney #sydneyfreethingstodo

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Announcing Artbar: Liner Notes – an evening of uncommon encounters curated by painter, photographer, musician and tattooist, Shaun Daniel Allen (@shalxvx).    On Saturday 12 April, let your curiosity guide you into a visual, sonic and social melting pot, where the glow meets the grit.   From hardcore to harps, familiar pub scenes and the buzz of tattoo machines... and maybe take home some permanent art. Visit our website for the full line-up, with more to be announced.    Don’t miss the first Artbar of 2025, limited first-release tickets are now available via link in bio.

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Experience Julie Mehretu’s innovative ‘TRANSpaintings’ series, a highlight of our major summer exhibition. These free-standing paintings are framed in aluminium sculptural supports made in collaboration with the Berlin-based sculptor Nairy Baghramian. Intricately layered and translucent, these large-scale works invite a viewing experience that is dynamic and constantly changing. ‘Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’ runs until 27 April. #MCAAustralia #JulieMehretu #FeelNewSydney @sydney

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Many of Julie Mehretu’s monumental paintings begin with blurred images of world events, transformed through layers of mark-making, silkscreen, and airbrushing. Learn more about Mehretu's collaborative process that merges photographic manipulation and dynamic abstraction. ‘Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’ runs until 27 April. Don’t miss 2-for-1 Fridays on All Access tickets, which include the Julie Mehretu exhibition, available until the end of February. #MCAAustralia #JulieMehretu #FeelNewSydney @sydney

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‘I feel like abstraction is, in a sense, what chose me.’ – Julie Mehretu For Mehretu, abstraction is all about liberation, radicality and embracing possibility. Experience the artists' works for yourself in our major summer exhibition, Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’, on display until 27 April. #MCAAustralia #JulieMehretu

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'Julie Rrap: Past Continuous' examines representations of the body in art and popular culture over time through photography, video, performance, sculpture and drawing. Currently on show at the MCA, the exhibition features the landmark installation, 'Disclosures: A Photographic Construct' (1982), in dialogue with new and recent works using the artist's body 42 years later. Learn more about Rrap's practice with the publication 'Julie Rrap: Body Double', a striking exploration of identity and transformation, available at the MCA Store.

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‘I was that teenager who carried an analogue film camera everywhere.’ – Leyla Stevens Get a glimpse into a more personal side of MCA Collection artist Leyla Stevens. Primarily known for her video work Leyla shares one thing she loves, her Hasselblad camera, and her love of film photography. #MCAAustralia #LeylaStevens

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2-for-1 All Access tickets are available today and every Friday until the end of February! With an All Access ticket you can experience our major summer exhibition ‘Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’ as well as all other exhibitions currently on display. Don’t miss out on an art-filled Friday. Offer applies to in-person All Access purchases only. — Video by @eleni_pape at ‘Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, 2024. #MCAAustralia #JulieMehretu

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COME WITH ME TO THE MCA Julie Mehretu is one of the most celebrated contemporary artists, famous for her massive abstract paintings that feel like they’re alive with meaning and energy. I was blown away by the scale and detail of her pieces. The TRANSPaintings series, with its opaque layers and dynamic textures, was absolutely captivating! You can watch a screening about Julie Mehretu to learn more about her and her art. You can also scan the QR code next to the artwork and listen to an audio guide about that particular piece of artwork (bring your earphones). Tickets available at mca.com.au. 📍 Museum of Contemporary Art, The Rocks, Sydney @mca_australia Featured artworks © Julie Mehretu #ilovesydney #feelnewsydney #mca #museumofcontemporaryart #therocks #therockssydney #sydneyarts #museum #artexhibition #juliemehretu #abstractart #thingstodosydney

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Celebrated for her profound explorations of how the body is portrayed in art and pop culture, artist Julie Rrap reveals a more personal side when we asked her about something she loves – her dog, Cirrus! Don’t miss your chance to experience ‘Julie Rrap: Past Continuous’ before it closes on 2 March. #MCAAustralia #JulieRrap

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Enjoy a summers day in The Rocks ☀️ 🌏 Experience the thought-provoking “What we leave behind” installation by @sydney_festival 🥙 Treat yourself to a delicious bite at the MCA Cafe at Tallawoladah, accompanied by breathtaking harbour views. 🖼️ Lose yourself in the vibrant and dynamic world of Julie Mehretu’s exhibition @mca_australia Head to the link in bio for more info 🔗 #therocks #summer #sydneyfestival #museumofcontemporaryart #whatsonsydney #therockssydney #sydney

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Do you find yourself searching for stars in the night sky? As we reflect on the year that was, we revisit ‘naa (to see or look)’ by Jonathan Jones. Using fluorescent lights, Jones creates an illuminated map of the stars over Gadigal Country, Sydney, weaving together colonial history, astronomy, and First Nations language in this powerful installation. Part of the MCA Collection, ‘naa (to see or look)’ was displayed from 28 June – 8 September 2024. — #MCAAustralia #JonathanJones

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We’re excited, energised and ready for a summer filled with incredible things to do in Sydney! The Arts and Culture icons of Sydney are brimming with a range of free and ticketed activities, which you’ll want to add to your must-do Sydney list: 🥂 @sydneyoperahouse - DO IT ALL- Go underneath the sails to find a bit of everything- from shows, tours, bites to eat and more! A tours at the Sydney Opera House is something everyone should do at least once! 🖼 @mca_australia- INVIGORATED- View the first exhibition in Australia dedicated to acclaimed New York based artist Julie Mehretu. Be mesmerised by these powerful and monumental paintings. Pro-tip: Time your visit to finish with a lunch at the newly opened Canvas restaurant- with stellar food and views! 📚 @statelibrarynsw- FREE- Go beyond the books and view 8 free exhibitions, including artist Peter Kingston’s work at the library’s stunning art gallery! Pro-tip- There is also the hidden @thelibrary.bar with incredible rooftop views! 📜 @museumsofhistorynsw- FREE- Enter into to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks and immerse yourself in the history and stories. Or visit their other beautiful sites and learn more about Sydney’s vast history! 🎨 @artgalleryofnsw- BE AWED- Explore 100+ works by surrealist artist René Magritte in the Sydney International Art Series. View these thought-provoking pieces for the first time in Australia, exclusive to Sydney! Gallery entry is free, but the exhibit is ticketed. 🏛 @australianmuseum- MARVEL- At the wonders of ancient Peru at the “Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru” exhibition. Or book in for a host of FREE activities over school holidays! 🎭 @createNSW Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - FUN- The area will come alive with the Sydney Festival in January – a mix of FREE events and must-see productions. A blockbuster program awaits! ✨ @powerhousemuseum- Sydney Observatory- BE INSPIRED- View for FREE the “I Put The Stars On The Ground” exhibition which shares stories of family life and scientific innovation. Or book in for one of the intimate guided tours - the telescope is something else! 🎥: @matt.lambley for Sydney #feelnewsydney

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‘She refuses to be limited and defined, and instead reaches for new and expansive ways of seeing, looking and existing in the world’ – The Saturday Paper Our highly anticipated summer exhibition, ‘Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’ is open! Tickets available via link in bio. –– Featured work: Julie Mehretu, ‘TRANSpaintings (halfcore halfwit)’, 2024, ink and acrylic on canvas, image courtesy and © Julie Mehretu, photograph: Tom Powel Imaging #MCAAustralia #JulieMehretu

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Immigration politics, the plight of migrants, and the dangers of sea travel take center stage in Hayv Kahraman’s ‘Bodies of Water.’ Currently on display on our Foyer Wall, ‘Bodies of Water’ is the eighth iteration of the MCA’s ongoing Foyer Wall series, presented as part of the 24th Biennale of Sydney 'Ten Thousand Suns'. @hayvkahraman @biennalesydney #MCAAustralia #HavyKahraman

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New York-based artist @juliemehretu, set to unveil a major exhibition at the MCA this summer, has been commissioned to create an 83-foot-tall installation for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. 'Uprising of the Sun' will be Mehretu's first work made with glass and is inspired by President Obama’s remarks at the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery, which took place in 2015. Learn more about this extraordinary commission, with thanks to our friends at @obamafoundation. Tickets to ‘Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory’ at the MCA are on sale now. Receive 20% off until 31 October. Head to our link in bio to book now. #JulieMehretu #MCAAustralia — Video credit: Obama Foundation

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Announcing Artbar: Romance, a celebration of romance in all its forms curated by visionary fashion house @romancewasborn Join us on Friday 8 November as Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales transform the Museum and Foundation Hall. Expect prom-night excitement, serenades, corsages and wedding band covers. Limited first-release tickets are now available, 15% off. View line-up and buy tickets via link in bio. Supported by Major Patrons Chloe and Andrew Podgornik and the Wheen Family Foundation.

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Art, music, food and cocktails come together for ‘Up Late: Hiroshi Sugimoto’ on Friday 11 October.     ⁣ ⁣ Enjoy an after-hours visit to ‘Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine’ in its final weeks and celebrate contemporary Japanese culture with this special lineup:    ⁣ ⁣ Butoh dance @yumiumiumare   ⁣ Record listening bar @planettriprecords    ⁣ Performance @elleshimada    ⁣ Set by DJ Kazuma Onishi @kazuma__onishi Set by DJ Sheep ⁣ Friday 11 October, 7–10pm    ⁣ Ages 18+ ⁣ Book tickets at mca.com.au   or the link in bio.⁣ Ticket includes entry into ‘Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine’.    ⁣ ⁣ —    ⁣ ⁣ Photos: Planet Trip Records, photograph: supplied; Elle Shimada, photograph: Jared Leibowitzi; DJ Kazuma Onishi, photograph: supplied; Yumi Umiumare, photograph: Vikk Shayen

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Featuring close to 100 works from his key photographic series, 'Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine' provides a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to experience the meticulously crafted, deeply thought-provoking work of the internationally celebrated artist. Visit Wednesday mornings in September for 2-for-1 tickets. Available to purchase onsite only, for entry between 10am–midday. Organised by the Hayward Gallery, London in association with the MCA and supported by the NSW Government through @destination_nsw, the largest-ever retrospective of the acclaimed Japanese artist, continues until 27 October 2024. #feelnewsydney

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Finding aesthetic moments at the heart of Sydney’s cultural scene 🌟 A day out at MCA Australia for the Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine exhibition, surrounded by stunning views of Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour. From world-class contemporary art to the delicious coffee at the new MCA Cafe at Tallawoladah, this is where creativity meets culture. Don’t forget to stop by the MCA Store for unique finds! 🎨☕ @Sydney @MCA_Australia #FeelNewSydney #ad Featured artworks © Hiroshi Sugimoto

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Esme Timbery (1931–2023), the late Bidjigal artist and Elder, is renowned for her decorative shelled models and objects. Here, MCA host Amy Mogensen discusses her work, which is now on display in 'MCA Collection: Artists in Focus', and the Bidjigal matriarchal shellwork tradition. Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art this #NAIDOCWeek by joining one of our free spotlight talks. Thu – Fri, 3pm | Sat – Sun, 2.15pm

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How do our visions shape the world, and how does the visual world shape us?     Over three days, Visions brings international and local experts to the MCA to share their thoughts on the art, science, and politics of seeing.     Co-presented by the Power Institute and the MCA as part of the Visual Research Program.     Tickets at the link in bio.

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Come behind the scenes. As we approach the final week of Nicholas Mangan's mid-career survey, 'A World Undone', watch the artist and teams across the Museum come together to install the exhibition. 'Nicholas Mangan: A World Undone' closes 30 June.

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The MCA starts with you. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we rely on your support to make contemporary art and ideas accessible to people and communities everywhere. From funding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led programs to collaborative community projects and increasing access to our Collection, by making a tax-deductible donation to this year's Annual Appeal, you can help us connect even more people with the art and ideas of now. Every dollar makes a difference. Head to the link in our bio to make a donation and learn more about where your support can take us.

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Today, we are celebrating our 20 millionth visitor!   Thank you for joining us on our journey #To20million and being part of the MCA.

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We’re excited to announce that first-release tickets are now on sale for the first Artbar of the year, curated by 24th Biennale of Sydney artist and punk-metal musician Serwah Attafuah. Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 minutes into the future, invites you into a parallel timeline. Attafuah will transform the Museum into a cyber dreamscape of technological nostalgia where you experience artworks, performances and immersive activations presented virtually and in the Museum from a line-up of local and international artists. Limited number of first-release tickets available, 10% off. 18+ only. #MCAArtbar – @wrath_____ @llainwire @dispossessed.people MCA Artbar: Tomorrow, footage by Billy Zammit, design by Koen Arbouw

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Relive artist Tarek Atoui performing within 'Waters' Witness' during the opening week. As part of the exhibition, Atoui also invites guest artists to collaborate with his work through sonic-based performances. On February 3, Sydney-based media artist Ian Andrews will present a live soundscape utilising field recordings and drawing on vibrations of resonant objects – link in bio to book. The exhibition Waters’ Witness was conceived by Tarek Atoui and organised by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. The exhibition was first produced by the Fridericianum, Kassel, in cooperation with the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto, and Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean. Exhibition Supporting Patrons Chloe and Andrew Podgornik.

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Encompassing a range of media, Jumaadi's practice is informed by personal experience and the political and aesthetic lineages of his homeland. Here, from his studio in Sydney, Jumaadi tells the story behind his four paintings, on display as part of 'MCA Collection: Artists in Focus', and the history that inspires them. Presented by Major Partner @oceaniacruises and Supporting Partner @topspringaustralia

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Melbourne-based artist and Kamilaroi man Reko Rennie is known for his diverse practice that draws upon his Aboriginal identity to provoke discussions surrounding Indigenous culture, self-determination and identity in contemporary urban environments. Here, Rennie discusses his 2023 Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace Commission, ‘Remember Us’, a memorial to the 551 Aboriginal people who have died in police custody, and the first in a series of monumental sculptures the artist is making from marble.

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'Tacita Dean', the largest presentation in the Southern Hemisphere of the acclaimed artist’s work, opens at the MCA tomorrow. Thanks to our Strategic Sponsor @destination_nsw and Major Partners @telstra and @genesis_australia. #TacitaDean #Sydney #FeelNewSydney

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Coming in hot…

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With the Museum turning 32 last week, we’ve been reflecting on our purpose and history. As Australia’s only public museum dedicated to contemporary art, the MCA exists to present, collect and engage with the art and ideas of our time. From our site at Tallawoladah – a home to stories, art and culture for over 65,000 years – we’re committed to connecting everyone with the art of now. Visit our link in bio to learn more.

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Last Thursday night over 250 guests attended the inaugural MCA Artists Ball, for a vibrant and immersive experience honouring artist Tracey Moffatt.   A huge thank you to all our sponsors and guests whose generosity exceeded our target, raising much-needed funds for our artistic and engagement programs. We are already looking forward to next year!   None of this would have been possible without the generosity of donating artists Dale Frank, Julia Gutman, Lindy Lee, Tracey Moffatt, Vincent Namatjira and Reko Rennie and our Gallerists Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery, Station Gallery, Sullivan+Strumpf and Yavuz Gallery . Thank you also to our event partners Gucci, Pallion, Premium Strata and Valentino and our raffle prize donors, Baillie Lodges, Qantas and Paspaley.   Video: Filmed by Eliya Cohen and edited by Andy Gallagher

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Learn about internationally renowned artist Zoe Leonard's practice, career and epic work 'Al río / To the River' from this engaging conversation with MCA Director Suzanne Cotter. Watch the full interview via the link in our bio. @zoe_leonard_studio #ZoeLeonard The exhibition 'Zoe Leonard: Al río / To the River' is organised by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in association with Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean and the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, Paris Musées. Supported by Exhibition Patron GRANTPIRRIE Private, Exhibition Supporting Patrons Warwick Evans and Minyu Zhang, Media Partner The Saturday Paper. Video: Artist in conversation: Zoe Leonard & Suzanne Cotter, 2023, Sydney

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MCA artist educator Angie Goto and artist Tarek Atoui discuss a variety of ways to experience his exhibition 'Waters’ Witness'. Atoui collaborates with musicians, instrument makers, audio technicians and people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Through performances and installations using handcrafted musical devices, he invites us to consider how sound can be experienced across multiple senses. Experience ‘Tarek Atoui: Waters’ Witness’ until 4 Feb. Entry is free. #TarekAtoui The exhibition 'Waters’ Witness' was conceived by Tarek Atoui and is organised by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. The exhibition was first produced by the Fridericianum, Kassel, in cooperation with the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto, and Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean. Supporting Exhibition Patrons: Chloe and Andrew Podgornik. Video: Tarek Atoui, 'Waters’ Witness' (detail), 2023, installation view, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 2023, custom-built musical instruments, resonant sculptural objects and natural materials with live sounds

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'Leonard conveys her passionate convictions through expressive, visually arresting images.' - Wall Street Journal Journey through 'Zoe Leonard: Al río / To the River.' Epic in scale, and comprised of hundreds of photographs, the work depicts the river, Río Bravo/Rio Grande, which is used to demarcate the international boundary between Mexico and the United States. Opens tomorrow, Friday 11 August. Tickets on sale now. Free for MCA Members and visitors 17 years and under. @zoe_leonard_studio #ZoeLeonard The exhibition Zoe Leonard: Al río / To the River is organised by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in association with Mudam Luxembourg – Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean and the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, Paris Musées. Video: Produced by the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia for 'Zoe Leonard: Al río / To the River', images courtesy the artist, Galerie Gisela Capitain, and Hauser & Wirth, © Zoe Leonard

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Now showing: 'Adam Linder: Hustle Harder' performed all day for one month in the Museum. Devised for the MCA's Macgregor Gallery, 'Hustle Harder' focuses on the Museum as a space where visitors increasingly perform for the camera, using art and architecture as a backdrop for their own image-making. #AdamLinder Video: Adam Linder, 'Hustle Harder', 2023, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, © Adam Linder, videographer: Atypical, performers: Narelle Benjamin, Taos Bertrand, Juan Pablo Camara, Eugene Choi, Alice Heyward, Bec Jensen, Noha Ramadan, Brooke Stamp, Ivey Wawn

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Coming soon: A performance exhibition by acclaimed choreographer @adamplinder – performed all day, for one month in the Museum opening 22 July. Entry is free. #AdamLinder All artworks by and © Adam Linder. In order of appearance: 'Shelf Life', 2020, commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art, New York; 'Footnote Service: Some Trade', 2018, courtesy Adam Linder and Hannah Hoffman Gallery.

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On this final episode, listen to a song written by artist educator @akala_newman. Thank you for celebrating NAIDOC Week with us by learning Gadigal words. #NAIDOC2023 @NAIDOCweek #NAIDOCWeek Supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition & Program Partner @Qantas.

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Today, artist educator @akala_newman will teach us Gadigal words related to Country and nature. We refer to the language in this video series as the Gadigal language however it has also been known as Dharug and Eora. This NAIDOC Week, we are returning to language. Stay tuned to learn more. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2023 @NAIDOCWeek Proudly supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition and Program Partner @Qantas.

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This NAIDOC Week, we are learning Gadigal words with artist educator @akala_newman. Today we are talking all about the sky! Come back to our channels to learn more words throughout the week. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2023 @naidocweek Proudly supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition and Program Partner @Qantas.

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From the rocky headlands to the Opera House, today's Gadigal words with artist educator @akala_newman, we learn more about the places around the MCA. Stay tuned all NAIDOC Week to learn even more words. #NAIDOC2023 #NAIDOCWeek @NAIDOCweek Supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition & Program Partner Qantas.

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Celebrate NAIDOC Week by learning Gadigal words with Wiradjuri-Gadigal woman and MCA Artist Educator @akala_newman. This first episode is about Walama (return/comeback). Keep an eye on our channels this week to learn even more words. #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC2023 @naidocweek Proudly supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition and Program Partner @Qantas.

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MCA Director of First Nations Art and Cultures Keith Munro, descendant of the Kamilaroi (Gomeroi / Gamilaroi/ Gamilarray) people of north-western NSW and south-western Queensland, introduces our #NAIDOCweek program, most of which is free. Find out more via our link in bio. 2–9 July #NAIDOC2023 @naidocweek Proudly supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition and Program Partner @Qantas. Video: Keith Munro, 2023, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, videography: Marcus Wright

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Our NAIDOC Week 2023 activity honouring our Elders starts with a screening of Larissa Behrendt’s 'You Can Go Now!' this Sunday lunchtime. This powerful documentary charts the life and work of contemporary Aboriginal artist and provocateur Richard Bell (@heshowzoff). 'Larissa Behrendt has constructed a scorcher of a documentary, ostensibly about the internationally renowned Indigenous artist Richard Bell, but telling through it the ongoing struggle by Australia's First Nations citizens for recognition, equality and sovereignty.' – Canberra Times Sunday 2 and 9 July, 1-2.30pm, MCA lecture theatre. Tickets are available at the link in our bio. #NAIDOC2023 Proudly supported by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Exhibition and Program Partner @Qantas. Video: Richard Bell ‘You Can Go Now’ trailer, courtesy Madman Entertainment

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Experience immersive video installation 'YOYI (dance)' (2020), a collaborative, artist-led video work by Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association in Milikapiti, Tiwi Islands in 'The National 4: Australian Art Now'. This work is a celebration of Tiwi culture, a significant act of recording ceremonial dance for future generations both within the community and beyond the Tiwi Islands. #NationalAU This exhibition is supported by our Strategic Sponsor, @destination_nsw and our Philanthropic Partner, The Neilson Foundation. Video: Pedro Wonaeamirri, Patrick Freddy Puruntatameri, Colin Heenan-Puruntatameri, Janice Murray Pungautiji and Raelene Kerinauia Lampuwatu, featuring: Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association, 'YOYI (dance)', 2020, installation view, 'The National 4: Australian Art Now', Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, 2023, video courtesy and © the artists, videographer: Oliver Quirk and Marcus Wright

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Join us this Friday for a free, informal in-gallery conversation regarding contemporary landscape photography. Hear from photo media artist Amanda Williams and environmental historian Dr Jarrod Hore, author of ‘Visions of Nature: How Landscape Photography Shaped Settler Colonialism’. The conversation will take place in front of Williams' work in The National 4: Australian Art Now on Level 3 between 7.30 – 8pm. #NationalAU This exhibition is supported by our Strategic Sponsor, @destination_nsw and our Philanthropic Partner, The Neilson Foundation. Video: Amanda Williams video portrait, 2023, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, videography: Atypcial Creative Agency

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The MCA belongs to us all.    With your help, we can bring more students like Finlay into the Museum to connect with contemporary art, artists and ideas in our engaging creative learning programs.    Donate to the MCA Annual Appeal today via the link in our bio. Every contribution counts, big or small. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible.    Thanks to dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first $75,000, by The Howarth Foundation, your donation goes even further.    Image: Guildford Public School student, MCA Annual Appeal 2023 video produced and edited by Canopy Productions.

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Get a glimpse into the practice of artist collective @iviprojects. Artists Ruha and Minaira Fifita share the importance of collaboration between artists and utilising collective Indigenous arts practices to support community-building efforts. Experience Ivi’s work in 'The National 4: Australian Art Now'. Entry is free. #NationalAU Video: Ivi video portrait, 2023, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, videography: Atypcial Creative Agency

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Follow artist Rudi Williams into the darkroom and learn about the process of developing photographs. Want to know more about @rudi_will's practice? Watch the full video via the link in our bio and experience her work in person in 'The National 4: Australian Art Now' at the MCA. Entry is free. The #NationalAU is supported by our Strategic Sponsor, Destination NSW and our Philanthropic Partner, The Neilson Foundation. Cover image: Rudi Williams, 'unfixed: σκιά σκιά σκιά, ombra ombra ombra, shadow shadow shadow' (detail), 2023, installation view, 'The National 4: Australian Art Now', Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, 2023, image courtesy and © the artist, photograph: Anna Kučera

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