This work draws upon oral testimonies by Fijian soldiers who took part in the British nuclear tests at Malden and Christmas Island during the late 1950s. The photographic and video archives at the Imperial War Museum in London have been important sources for Bolatagici in understanding the Fijian experience of these events. Broadening her perspective to include Fijian and British accounts, and to compare and contrast the archival footage made by the Ministry of Defence with the recollections of the Fijian veterans.
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Exhibited at the 7th Asia Pacific Triennial for the '20-Year Archive Project'. 8 December 2012 — 14 April 2013 : Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) and Queensland Art Gallery (QAG). This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
Language
eng
Field of Research
190599 Visual Arts and Crafts not elsewhere classified
Socio Economic Objective
950104 The Creative Arts (incl. Graphics and Craft)
HERDC Research category
J2 Minor original creative work
ERA Research output type
JR1 Recorded or Rendered Creative Works - Film, Video
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