APAP: The birth of the APT
This excerpt is drawn from Asia Pacific Art Papers: 'The birth of the APT' (QAGOMA, 2021)
In acknowledgment of the 10th iteration of the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT), QAG’s former director Doug Hall AM reflects on the challenging circumstances that led to this groundbreaking exhibition series that has gained an international reputation.
The circumstances of how and why ‘The 1st Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT1) was conceived, developed and realised is an account that is not simply about a cultural project. It is not possible to consider the APT without understanding the historical and unique circumstances of the Queensland Art Gallery that created it. Further, it is not a mirror of any other history you might find in Australia’s major public-funded state and national institutions.
It is a story interwoven with politics and rejuvenation . . . [READ MORE]
Feature image: Dadang Chistanto / Indonesia b.1957 / For those: Who are poor, Who are suffer(ing), Who are oppressed, Who are voiceless, Who are powerless, Who are burdened, Who are victims of violence, Who are victims of a dupe, Who are victims of injustice (performance still) 1993 / The Kenneth and Yasuko Myer Collection of Contemporary Asian Art. Purchased 1993 with funds from The Myer Foundation and Michael Simcha Baevski through the Queensland Art Gallery / © Dadang Chistanto / Photograph: QAGOMA
Lotus sound 1992
- BOONMA, Montien - Creator
Rock against Petersen 1983
- HURSE, Lachlan - Creator
A book from the sky 1987-91
- XU BING - Creator
Narcissus garden 1966/2002
- KUSAMA, Yayoi - Creator
Soul under the moon 2002
- KUSAMA, Yayoi - Creator
Relatum 2002
- LEE Ufan - Creator
Doublonnage (Marcel) 1988
- MORIMURA, Yasumasa - Creator
Woods III 1991-92
- TOYA, Shigeo - Creator
Untitled 2006-07
- KAPOOR, Anish - Creator
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