
Photo: Josef Ruckli
Selected participants will undertake exhibition mediation for the Australia Pavilion during the Biennale in 2024.
Applications were assessed by our staff against the criteria of: Relevant skills, understanding and capacity to support the exhibition mediation of Archie Moore’s exhibition within the Pavilion; and Leadership: An active and/or reflective approach to Australian and international visual arts practice and/or audience engagement.
In this professional development opportunity, successful applicants will travel to Venice for a rostered period of 6 – 12 weeks to undertake mediation of Archie Moore’s presentation in the Australia Pavilion, curated by Ellie Buttrose.
The Venice project team will work with participants to co-design additional professional development activities to expand upon the mediation experience of the Australia Pavilion. Participants will additionally receive a microgrant to facilitate this professional development.
Cultural Mediation training has been delivered in partnership with UQ Art Museum, who facilitated workshops in Brisbane with the participants ahead of their rostered placements in Venice. See more about UQ cultural mediation training here.
Reflections from the Pavilion
After working closely with Archie Moore’s kith and kin presentation in the Australia Pavilion, curated by Ellie Buttrose, our Exhibition Mediators have taken some time to share their thoughts and reflections.
Having spent 6-11 weeks immersed in the exhibition – much longer than any critic – they have gained a unique and deep understanding of the artwork. Their role as cultural mediators involves engaging with visitors in a meaningful exchange, which has enriched their experience even further. Through their words you will discover how kith and kin has affected and impacted their practice and lives.