22 June – 23 July | Michael Reid Berlin
OPENING: 24 June, 17-19h, Ackerstrasse 163, Berlin
(Tasmanian Jansz Premium Cuvee Aperitif)
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In early 2022, the Michael Reid team began working towards a solo exhibition with renowned Yolŋu artist Mr Wanambi, alongside the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre in Yirrkala. In early May, we were devastated by the news of his sudden passing.
The artist’s family and the team at Yirrkala are fully aware of what this exhibition meant to him. His family have requested that the exhibition continue as planned. It is a great tragedy that this exhibition will take place posthumously.
‘Destiny’ will take place across our galleries in Berlin and Sydney, as well as marking the grand opening of our new space, Michael Reid Art Bar. Mr Wanambi's legacy is vast and unfolding, and we look forward to sharing his boundary pushing talents and unbreakable vision with you.
View the exhibition online
Left:
Mr Wanambi
Wawurritjpal (2413-22)
etched found road sign, 60 x 45 cm
€4.350 / AU$6,500
Right:
Mr Wanambi
Wawurritjpal (Wukun) (351-22)
earth pigments on found road sign
60 x 45 cm
€3.000 / $4,500
Mr. Wanambi's family have authorised the use of his name in written form but request that it not be spoken aloud in the presence of people from Arnhem Land or in the Miwatj region. His spirit has a long journey to go on, to return to his origin point. Calling his name aloud could distract and delay his spirit’s return in a new form. His family have authorised the use of his preferred title ‘Destiny’.
This summer, join the Michael Reid Berlin team in celebrating the life of this exceptional leader, artist and teacher.
Michael Reid Berlin
Ackerstrasse 163, Berlin
Wednesday–Saturday
11-17h
