Six art lovers gathered around the long table at the newly opened, revamped, Ian Potter Museum Café for lunch. Following lunch members were met by an Art gallery member who guided us over the three levels to view selected works. During our tour our guide explained the importance of these selected works.
Words by Emily Riches describes the exhibition “… …in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and custodians of art traditions-the exhibition explores the Indigenous art and its rise to prominence globally. It celebrates the brilliance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art while confronting the Australia’s colonial history”
Following our 40 minute tour we were left to view the exhibition of more than 450 works, rare pieces, some owned by the University of Melbourne others by public and private lenders.
Time was too short and the exhibition was too vast to take in all the paintings and other forms of work. We need to return a few times!