Michael Reid Sydney & Berlin Present Seven Sisters – Kungkarangkalpa - Exploring the Extraordinary Power of Three APY Land Communities (Copy)

Seven Sisters – Kungkarangkalpa

ARTIST

Teresa Stevens, Michelle Lewis, Vivian Pingyaki Thompson, Carlene Thompson

DATES

12 - 29 April 2023

Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin are honoured to present Seven Sisters – Kungkarangkalpa, a group exhibition exploring the extraordinary power of the Seven Sisters songline to the artists of twoCentral Desert communities. It is our honour to introduce Kaltjiti Arts, and welcome back Ernabella Arts to the Michael Reid audience. Both of these vital organisations were featured in the groundbreaking Songlines exhibition from the National Museum of Australia, which reopened on 3rd April in Paris, at the Musée du Quai Branly.

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Michael Reid Sydney & Berlin Present Seven Sisters – Kungkarangkalpa - Exploring the Extraordinary Power of Three APY Land Communities

Seven Sisters – Kungkarangkalpa

ARTIST

Teresa Stevens, Michelle Lewis, Vivian Pingyaki Thompson, Carlene Thompson

DATES

12 - 29 April 2023

Michael Reid Sydney + Berlin are honoured to present Seven Sisters – Kungkarangkalpa, a group exhibition exploring the extraordinary power of the Seven Sisters songline to the artists of twoCentral Desert communities. It is our honour to introduce Kaltjiti Arts, and welcome back Ernabella Arts to the Michael Reid audience. Both of these vital organisations were featured in the groundbreaking Songlines exhibition from the National Museum of Australia, which reopened on 3rd April in Paris, at the Musée du Quai Branly.

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Dekade Will Celebrate 10 Years of Michael Reid Exhibitions in the German Capital

DEKADE 10 Years of Michael Reid Berlin
online & on view
Vernissage 11 November, 17.30-19.30
until 17 December, 2022

Comprising contemporary Indigenous masterworks from artists across the nation, Dekade will celebrate 10 years of Michael Reid exhibitions in the German capital, while looking to the decade to come.

To mark the occasion, Australian Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Philip Green OAM, will make an address at the exhibition opening. To attend the event, and take in the remarkable survey of Contemporary Indigenous artists represented, please RSVP now.

11 NOVEMBER 2022
17.30–19.30
Ackerstrasse 163, 10115

Join Michael Reid this 24th June in Berlin - ‘Destiny’ by Mr Wanambi - Launching in Berlin and Sydney with the Grand Opening of the Michael Reid Art Bar

22 June – 23 July | Michael Reid Berlin
OPENING: 24 June, 17-19h, Ackerstrasse 163, Berlin
(Tasmanian Jansz Premium Cuvee Aperitif)
RSVP to join opening event

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

Dr Christian Thompson AO Wins the 2020 Bowness Photography Prize and Continues his Success with an International Exhibition Showing at the Australian Embassy in Berlin

Dr Christian Thompson AO has been announced the winner of the 2020 Bowness Photography Prize at the Monash Gallery of Art. Rule of Three, 2020 was selected by this year's judges, who were responsible for awarding the $30,000 prize to one of 60 exhibiting finalists.

This outstanding achievement sees a major work by Dr Christian Thompson AO acquired by Monash Gallery of Art's collection, embedding Rule of Three into a public collection which is both revered and respected for its focus on Australian photography and the masterworks of Australia's leading photographers.

For 15 years, the William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and is one of the most prestigious prizes in Australia.

Thompson's success continues with his current international exhibition showing at The Australian Embassy in Berlin. Strange Flower exhibits key works from Thompson's career and includes Rule of Three (2020).

We would like to extend our congratulations to Dr Christian Thompson AO for this outstanding achievement.

MICHAEL REID BERLIN
+49 (0) 3094 404 719
Ackerstraße 163 D-10115 Berlin, Germany
infoberlin@michaelreid.com.au