Journal article
'The Asia-Pacific Effect': Geo-Cultural Grouping at the Asia-Pacific Triennials
Limina: a journal of historical and cultural studies, Vol.13(1), pp.34-44
2007
Abstract
The opening of Brisbane's new Gallery of Modern Art in December 2006 reflects the substantial growth of the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) in both size and status over the last two decades. The Gallery has been recognised nationally and internationally for its leading role in the presentation of the Asia-Pacific Triennials of Contemporary Art, and its significant collection of art from the region will hold a prominent place in the expanded institution. Twenty years ago, however, the Gallery seemed an unlikely candidate to concentrate on such work, so what are the reasons for this dramatic change? This paper examines how QAG's decision to focus on the geo-cultural category of 'Asia-Pacific' art created a distinctive grouping which enabled the Gallery to distinguish itself from other institutions. It also considers the implications for artists in being represented within this curatorial classification.
Details
- Title
- 'The Asia-Pacific Effect': Geo-Cultural Grouping at the Asia-Pacific Triennials
- Authors
- Lisa Chandler (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Publication details
- Limina: a journal of historical and cultural studies, Vol.13(1), pp.34-44
- Publisher
- University of Western Australia, Department of History
- Date published
- 2007
- ISSN
- 1324-4558
- Organisation Unit
- School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449879802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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