‘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, Olafur Eliasson Artwork Riverbed this artwork made of Water, rock (volcanic stones [blue basalt, basalt, lava], other stones, gravel, sand), wood, steel, plastic sheeting, hose, pumps, created in 2014-01-01](/system/files/styles/large/private/object-images/GOMA_Water_installationview_20191204_nharth_053.jpg?itok=23Pmu_Fu)
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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