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The Otolith Group: Xenogenesis at Buxton Contemporary
Photography by Christian Capurro
Wall labels written by artist Kodwo Eshun

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One week until 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 opens.

This contemplative group exhibition highlights the deep thinking that happens away from the public eye: during moments alone in the studio, in the quiet of the night, and subconsciously while asleep.

More than 30 works from the Michael Buxton and @unimelb Collections, alongside select loans and commissions, consider the importance of solitude through contemporary arts practice.

Exhibition artists include:
Benjamin Armstong • Peter Booth • Rob Bundle • Tony Clark • Vicki Couzens • Mikala Dwyer • Marco Fusinato • Teelah George • Shaun Gladwell • Mira Gojak • Brent Harris • David Jolly • Mabel Juli • Emily Kame Kngwarreye • Laresa Kosloff • Lindy Lee • Tracey Moffatt • Callum Morton • John Nixon • David Noonan • Gekko Ogata • Mike Parr • Rosslynd Piggott • Lisa Sammut • Sandra Selig • Ricky Swallow • Louise Weaver • Constanze Zikos

𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 opens 26 May 2023. Curated by Hannah Presley and Annika Aitken.

We are thrilled to announce BLAK C.O.R.E. fellowsh

We are thrilled to announce BLAK C.O.R.E. fellowship alumni Grace Ndiritu has released a mid-career monograph, Healing The Museum, published by Motto Books and coinciding with her exhibition at S.M.A.K. in Ghent.

Grace devoted a substantial portion of her BLAK C.O.R.E. fellowship to the publication, which offers an extensive overview of Grace's diverse artistic practice over the past two decades. Additionally, the monograph includes conversations with Director of Reimagining Museum & Collections at the University of Melbourne, Professor Brook Andrews.

We highly recommend checking out her latest publication and exploring the power of radical energy in healing and systemic change.

BLAK C.O.R.E (Care of Radical Energy), an initiative of the Department of Museums and Collections at the University of Melbourne.

🔗 Order now at the link in our bio!

We are saddened to hear of the death of William Mo

We are saddened to hear of the death of William Mora, the wonderfully witty and compassionate contemporary art gallerist who supported and represented Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists for over 30 years.

William is recognised as one of the first gallerists to host solo shows by Indigenous artists. He sat on numerous committees including the National Gallery Society and the Art Committee for the Council of Adult Education. William, alongside his mother, artist Mirka Mora and father, commercial gallerist Georges Mora, played a critical role in nurturing Melbourne's distinct contemporary art culture, and their impact ripples beyond the confines of the city.

We extend our deepest condolences to his partner Anna Mortley, his family and friends, as well as the wider arts community.

Image courtesy of @kozminsky.

Announcing 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴, a contemplative new group exhibition considering the importance of solitude through contemporary art practice.

Featuring more than 30 works from the Michael Buxton and @unimelb Collections, 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘴 looks to the ‘after hours’ as a metaphor for rest, privacy and temporary seclusion from peers and public. Rather than focusing on notions of loneliness and despair, artists demonstrate the power of reflection and singular focus to reveal things ‘unseen’.

Curated by Hannah Presley and Annika Aitken.

26 May – 29 October 2023 🌗

Accepted into the 1991/92 Archibald Prize, this se

Accepted into the 1991/92 Archibald Prize, this self-portrait by Peter Tyndall was painted while the artist gazed into a circular mirror. 👁👌

With one eye closed and the other staring back at his own reflection—and by extension, us— Tyndall wields his gaze to underscore the exchange between the painter, subject and viewer.

The self-portrait is ringed by a quote from British writer Charles Morgan: “It was in my mind to say that a portrait should be the image of one spirit received in the mirror of another”.

Thank you for stopping by and experiencing 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘺𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭. Please stay tuned for information about our next show opening Friday 26 May.

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Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Michael Buxton Collection.

The first major retrospective from one of Australi

The first major retrospective from one of Australia’s most influential artists, 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘺𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭 has now closed. 🔳

This exhibition charted the development of a philosophical framework for seeing art in relation to the world around us. For Tyndall, the interconnected nature of all things is at the heart of his practice. His work reminds us that as viewers, we are active participants in the art making process— because it takes someone looking at art to ultimately cement it as “art”!

We hope you enjoyed the exhibition showcasing 50 years of rigorous dedication to Tyndall’s studio practice. The gallery will now be temporarily closed as we prepare for our next exhibition. Stay tuned…

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Image 1: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne. Photography by Christian Capurro.

Image 2: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne. Photography by Christian Capurro.

Image 3: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne.

Image 5: Image 3: Artwork Peter Tyndall, private collection.

Image 6: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia. Photography by Christian Capurro.

Image 7: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne.

Image 8: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna and Morry Schwartz Collection. Photography by Christian Capurro.

2️⃣ days of Tyndall left… Stop by from 11a

2️⃣ days of Tyndall left…

Stop by from 11am - 5pm this Saturday and Sunday. 🔲

While Peter Tyndall’s art can be found in major

While Peter Tyndall’s art can be found in major collections across the country, we’ve brought together 50 years of his works for the first celebratory solo show of his career.

Just 3️⃣ days left to see 𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘺𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭 closing Sunday 16 April.

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Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne.

Don’t miss out: There are just 4️⃣ days rema

Don’t miss out: There are just 4️⃣ days remaining to visit this major retrospective from one of Australia's most influential artists.

𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘺𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭 features over 200 works— with paintings, drawings and correspondence art taking over the entire gallery space.

Closing Sunday April 16.

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Image 1: Artwork Peter Tyndall, courtesy Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne.

Image 2: Artworks Peter Tyndall, courtesy Hassall Collection Warrang, Sydney and Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne. Photography by Christian Capurro.

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We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land on which Buxton Contemporary is situated.

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