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And Still I Rise (Free)


  • Art Gallery of New South Wales (map)

With a name taken from Maya Angelou’s famous book of poems, this timely exhibition focuses on a culturally diverse group of women artists living in Australia, many of whom are internationally recognised, if less familiar at home.

This includes artists like Suzann Victor, the first female artist to represent Singapore at its inaugural showing in the 49th Venice Biennale, and Haji Oh, a third-generation Zainichi Korean artist born and raised in Japan, now practising in Australia using traditional textile techniques from Korea, Japan, Guatemala and Indonesia.

A celebration of women’s art practice, the exhibition foregrounds materiality through a wide variety of media, including textiles, painting, metalwork, installation and video. Conceptually challenging, physically intricate and philosophically layered, these personal and labour-intensive works prompt a reconsideration of contemporary Australian art.

Drawn from the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ collection and supplemented with new commissions, And Still I Rise reaches beyond established narratives to explore a multiplicity of experiences.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Opens November 2025 - end date not specified

  • Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales - Naala Nura, our south building - Ground level, Asian Lantern galleries

  • Cost: Free

More info & tickets here.

Earlier Event: 15 October
Phar Lap The Electro-Swing Musical
Later Event: 7 November
Prism