Archie Moore's 'kith and kin' Weaves 65,000 Years of Indigenous History at Venice Biennale
April 17, 2024
Australian artist Archie Moore presents 'kith and kin' at the 2024 Venice Biennale, a 60-meter genealogical artwork tracing 65,000 years of Indigenous history.
The installation showcases over 2400 generations, includes hand-drawn names, and features a reflective pool highlighting Indigenous deaths in custody.
Moore's work critiques the western concept of lineage and underscores the shared ancestry of humanity, while also addressing the erosion of First Nations languages and effects of colonisation.
The exhibit, which also includes works by Marlene Gilson and Naminapu Maymuru-White, is set to be displayed at QAGOMA in Brisbane in 2025-26.
The Venice Biennale exhibition opens officially on Wednesday at 6:45pm AEST.
In a political stance, Israeli artist Ruth Patir and the curators of the Israeli pavilion have closed their exhibition in protest against the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
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