Naarm Now - Melbourne Now NGV Broadsheet

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posted on 2023-08-08, 05:48 authored by Russell KennedyRussell Kennedy

Featured in Issue 1 of the NGV's Melbourne Now broadsheet, The Naarm Now essay reflective essay explored cultural and societal changes that have occurred in the decade between Melbourne Now 2013 and 2023. This Broadsheet also featured on page 49 of the NGV Magazine, Issue 40.

History

Alternative title

Naarm Now - Essay/article for Melbourne Now NGV Broadsheet

Language

English

Notes

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LORES_COVER_AND_PAGES_NGV_MAG_40_MAYJUN_2023_v15_FA_RESUPPLY.pdf

Research statement

Background This reflective research essay explored cultural and societal changes that have occurred in the decade between Melbourne Now 2013 and 2023. In November 2013 this landmark exhibition showcased contemporary practice across a broad range of media and art forms, including design, architecture, and dance. In 2023 the Melbourne Now exhibition prompts the obvious question: How has Melbourne changed over the past ten years? Advances in technology, social media engagement and pandemic-related behavioural patterns were noted however an elevated societal appreciation and understanding of Indigenous representation was posited the key paradigm shift between events. Contribution I was invited by the NGV along with two art and design colleagues from Deakin University, Dr Tonya Meyrick and Dr Simon Grennen to each write an essay for the Melbourne Now exhibition Broadsheet. The three editions of the Melbourne Now Broadsheet were peer reviewed by the NGV editorial panel headed up by Senior Curator, Ewan McEoin and Megan Patty, Head of Publications, Photographic Services and Library. My essay, NAARM NOW also appeared in the NGV Magazine (ISSUE 40 MAY–JUN 2023, page 54): https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LORES_COVER_AND_PAGES_NGV_MAG_40_MAYJUN_2023_v15_FA_RESUPPLY.pdf https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/melbourne-now/home/ Significance This article was significant because it identified how the systems for sharing cultural knowledge in creative practice have improved dramatically, especially in the fields of design and architecture. It asserted that ten years on, Melburnians appear to have an elevated awareness and general understanding of Indigenous cultural contexts and sensibilities as they relate to place and the identities of the city, state and country. Supported with case study evidence the article suggested Indigenous creative expression had noticeably moved beyond the artistic artefact to a broader application of knowledge embedded in process, particularly when representing place.

Publication classification

JO3 Original Creative Works – Textual Work

Scale

NTRO Other

Publisher

National Gallery of Victoria

Place of publication

Melbourne, Vic.

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