First Fridays: I am the old and the new

It’s the first First Friday of 2019! Celebrate the start to the new year with art, tours, music and more. Discover works of art by one of Australia’s leading artists in John Mawurndjul: I am the old and the new and experience the spiritual music of Bärra (bahr-ra) - West Wind. Hailing from Birrtjimi aboriginal community in Arnhem Land, Bärra – West Wind perform original music with a touch of hip hop, dance and gospel.

5pm & 7pm

Guided Tours
Take a tour of John Mawurndjul: I am the old and the new or highlights of the collection, including works in the Elder Wing of Australian Art.

5.30pm & 7.30pm

Live music
Experience the spiritual music of Bärra (bahr-ra) - West Wind. Hailing from Birrtjimi Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land, Bärra will perform original music with a touch of hip hop, dance and gospel.

6pm

West Wind
Join Nici Cumpston Artistic Director of TARNANTHI, for a talk about the west wind and its representation in Aboriginal art.