‘Water’
Dec 2019 -
Mar 2020
We evolved in water and emerged from water. We carry the ocean within. On a cellular level, our bodies move to the deep-remembered rhythms of this early environment.
From major immersive experiences to smaller-scale treasures by Australian and international artists, ‘Water’ highlighted this precious resource and aimed to spark conversations on the environmental and social challenges faced by the world today.
‘Water’ was held across GOMA's Gallery 1.1 (The Fairfax Gallery), Gallery 1.2 & Gallery 1.3 (Eric and Marion Taylor Gallery) from 7 December 2019 to 23 March 2020. Find out more below about Collection works included in the exhibition, or visit the full ‘Water’ feature to explore the full list of works.
Feature image: Olafur Eliasson’s Riverbed 2014, installed at GOMA for ‘Water’, December 2019 / Purchased 2021. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust / Collection: The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Riverbed, Olafur Eliasson / Photograph: N Harth, QAGOMA
Collection artworks featured in ‘Water’
RE FORMATION 2016-19
- COPE, Megan - Creator
Snowman 1987/2017-19
- FISCHLI, Peter - Artist
- WEISS, David - Artist
Cloud Canyons No.25 1963/2015
- MEDALLA, David - Creator
Riverbed 2014
- ELIASSON, Olafur - Creator
Heritage 2013
- CAI Guo-Qiang - Creator
Infinity nets 2000
- KUSAMA, Yayoi - Creator
Milngurr 2018
- MARIKA, Dhuwarrwarr - Creator
Contingent 2008
- NEUENSCHWANDER, Rivane - Creator
Biosphere 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
Biosphere 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
Biosphere 02 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
Biosphere 05 cluster 2009
- SARACENO, Tomás - Creator
Circle 2009
- TSAI, Charwei - Creator
Wawurritjpal (Larrakitj) 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
Larrakitj 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
Larrakitj 2017
- WANAMBI, Mr. W. - Creator
Coolamon (Western Queensland) c.1920
- UNKNOWN - Creator
Coolamon (Western Queensland) c.1920
- UNKNOWN - Creator
Green maireener necklace 2007
- GREENO, Lola - Creator
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