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Installation view of He Kōrero Pūrākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011
MICHAEL PAREKOWHAI:
THE PROMISED LAND
Now showing | Free entry

The largest exhibition by a contemporary New Zealand artist ever held in Australia is now showing at GOMA. ‘The Promised Land’ features sculptures and installations offering a seductive and compelling viewing experience.

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Highlights
Founding Years: Conversations with curators QAGOMA 50+ talk: Michael Parekowhai
Mon 18 May
Guided tours for visitors with disability: Anzac focus Lynch curator’s perspective tour
Sun 17 May
Coming Soon
Lynch by Night Lynch by Night
22, 29 May & 5 Jun
FEATURED EVENTS
David Lynch, United States b.1946 / Woman with Dream 2007 / Lithograph on Japanese Bunko-Shi paper, 66 x 98 cm / Courtesy: The artist / © David Lynch
David Lynch – Lecture: In Dreams
Lynch and Surrealism
Fri 15 May, 6.00pm | Free, bookings required
GOMA Cinema
Join Dr Amelia Barikin, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Communication and Arts, UQ, and as she discusses Lynch’s long-term dialogue with Surrealism, from his earliest experimental films to his most recent works on paper.
Gabori: The Corrigan collection of paintings by Sally Gabori
Book launch – Gabori: the Corrigan collection of paintings by Sally Gabori
Sat 16 May, 11.00am | Free, RSVP essential
GOMA Store
Renowned art collector Patrick Corrigan’s significant collection of the late Mrs Gabori's paintings have been reproduced stunningly in this volume written by Djon Mundine & Candida Baker. Light refreshments and cash bar. Pre-purchase the book online.
David Lynch, United States b.1946 / Man On Wire 1998 / Archival gelatin silver print, 27.9 x 35.5cm / Courtesy: the artist / © David Lynch
David Lynch – Curator’s perspective tour:
‘Psychic aches’
Sun 17 May, 2.30pm | Exhibition ticket required
Gallery 1.2, GOMA
Gain behind the scenes insights into ‘Between Two Worlds’ with exhibition curator José Da Silva, exploring the theme of ‘Psychic aches’ in this walking tour.
Image courtesy: Strategy Review
Perspectives: Asia talk – Preposterous Caricatures: Why is the Australia Indonesia relationship so difficult?
Tue 19 May, 6.00pm | Free, RSVP essential
Cinema B, GOMA
Join Professor Tim Lindsey, Malcolm Smith Professor of Asian Law and Director of the Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society at the Melbourne Law School in a Perspectives: Asia presentation looking at the trajectory of the Australia Indonesia relationship, including recent bilateral crises.
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
Installation view of He Kōrero Pūrākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011
QAGOMA 50+ talk: Michael Parekowhai
Mon 18 May, 2.30pm | Free, bookings required
Gallery 1.1, GOMA
Join Dr Nicholas Ng, musician, composer and ethnomusicologist in conversation with Maud Page, Deputy Director, Collection and Exhibitions, to celebrate He Korero Purakau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river (2011) and experience a special performance on this stunning red grand piano.
Installation view of He Kōrero Pūrākau mo Te Awanui o Te Motu: story of a New Zealand river 2011
Be a part of the art! Sign up to play the piano
Mon 18 May, all day | Bookings essential, limited places available
Gallery 1.1, GOMA
Additional session added by popular demand!

On International Museum Day, QAGOMA is looking for volunteers with proficiency to play Michael Parekowhai's elaborately carved, red Steinway grand piano featuring in ‘The Promised Land’ exhibition.
Lynch by Night
What's On
Exhibitions

QAG

Sublime: Contemporary works from the Collection
Until 24 May

The Founding Years 1895–1915: A Collection for Queensland
Until 14 June

Island Currents: Art from Bentinck Island and the Torres Strait
Until 1 November

Australian, Indigenous Australian, International & Asian Collection
Ongoing
GOMA

David Lynch:
Between Two Worlds

Until 7 June

Michael Parekowhai: The Promised Land
Until 21 June

Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art
Until 12 July

Terrain: Indigenous Australian Objects and Representations
Until 6 September

We can make another future: Japanese art after 1989
Until 20 September

Cinema

David Lynch:
Between Two Worlds

Until 7 June

kids

Journey to Fantastic Lands
Until 10 May

DAILY TOURS

GOMA

Michael Parekowhai:
The Promised Land

11.00am, until 21 June

David Lynch:
Between Two Worlds

1.00pm, until 7 June
GOMA Highlights
2.00pm, until 31 August

QAG

The Founding Years 1895–1915: A Collection for Queensland
11.00am, until 14 June

Indigenous Australian Art
1.00pm, until 31 August

QAG Highlights
2.00pm, until 31 August

PLACES TO EAT

GOMA Restaurant

GOMA Cafe Bistro

QAG Cafe
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Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Queensland Government
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
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