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Bill Onus

Exhibition

Sovereignty

The exhibition Sovereignty focuses upon contemporary art of First Nations peoples of South East Australia, and keynote historical works, to explore culturally and linguistically diverse narratives of self-determination, identity, sovereignty and resistance.

Press Release

Sovereignty

Steven Rhall, among others Key historical works including: William Barak’s painting of Ceremony c.1880-90, and a carved parrying shield and club from 1897 Rarely seen super 8 films from Bill Onus’ home movie collection, c.1964. The films capture everyday life and activities at Bill...
ACCA acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people as sovereign custodians of the land on which we work and welcome visitors, along with the neighbouring Boonwurrung, Bunurong, and wider Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their longstanding and continuing care for Country and we recognise First Peoples art and cultural practice has been thriving here for millennia. We extend our respect to ancestors and Elders past and present, and to all First Nations people.
Glimpse into the archive—

(1990) Working with themes of urban alienation, Rick Amor worked at ACCA for a period of two weeks during which time he completed three large-scale charcoal drawings.

The ACCA wallpapers: Rick Amor (1990)

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