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ANZJA Article in focus | Thunder Raining Poison: The Lineage of Protest Against Mid-century British Nuclear Bomb Tests in Central Australia

March 5, 2021ANZJA

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Art, Issue 20.1, Special Issue: War, Art and Visual Culture Edited by Professor Kit Messham-Muir  andDr Uroš Čvoro This Special Issue of the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Art follows a year after the symposium titled War, Art and Visual Culture: Sydney (2019). The project aims to consider the politics of addressing war in contemporary art and visual culture, particularly the potential for conflicts, compromises and complicity. This weeks article in focus is: Thunder Raining Poison: The Lineage of Protest Against Mid–century British Nuclear Bomb Tests in Central Australia, Catherine Speck Catherine Speck discusses the truth-telling of Aṉangu artists dealing with the effects of secret atomic bomb tests in Australia from 1952-1963. Image Caption: Kunmanara Queama, Pitjantjatjara people, SA, b. 1947, Maralinga […]

Jobs | Curator Māori Art | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

March 5, 2021Jobs

He angitūtanga: The opportunity Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich our communities. The Gallery’s vision is to be the home of art for Auckland, its people and visitors to its internationally recognised award-winning building. Established in 1888, the Gallery holds a preeminent collection of New Zealand art and a significant collection of international art, and presents a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, public engagement and outreach activities. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki […]

Paid Curatorial Internships | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

March 5, 2021Jobs

He angitūtanga: The opportunity Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich our communities. The Gallery’s vision is to be the home of art for Auckland, its people and visitors to its internationally recognised award-winning building. Established in 1888, the Gallery holds a preeminent collection of New Zealand art and a significant collection of international art, and presents a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, public engagement and outreach activities. The Gallery is pleased to announce […]

Job | Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Art History | The University of Queensland

February 19, 2021Jobs

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Art History Apply now Job No: 512594 Area:Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Salary (FTE): Advertised at multiple classifications Work type: Full Time – Fixed Term Location: St Lucia About the Opportunity The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences currently seeks a Lecturer\Senior Lecturer to engage in the undergraduate teaching of art history in the Western Civilisation major. The Western Civilisation major is an interdisciplinary sequence of courses developed by academic staff at The University of Queensland. Taught in small seminars of approximately 10 students, these courses follow a ‘great books’ format and are designed to encourage close […]

ANZJA Current Issue | Vol 20 Issue 2 2020 | Special Issue

February 19, 2021ANZJA

ANZJA Current Issue | Vol 20 Issue 2 2020 | Open Issue Editors: Jane Eckett, Sheridan Palmer, Aneta Trajkoski and Ian McLean Link to Vol. 20.2 at Taylor and Francis here. Articles Marcel’s Blagues: Duchamp’s Linguistic Jokes Lyn Merrington The Case of Hypothetical Art: From Philosophy of Art to Contemporary Art Practice Jurij Selan George Gittoes in an Era of Post-Heroic, Hyper-Real Warfare Darren Jorgensen When Manufacturing Workers Make Sculpture: Creative Pathways in the Context of Australian Deindustrialisation Jesse Adams Stein Dignity and Futility: Art and Labour in a Post-Industrial World Grace McQuilten Indonesian Artivism: Layers of Performativity and Connectivity Edwin Jurriëns […]

Lecturer, Contemporary Art, Level B | University of South Australia

February 16, 2021Jobs

Based in UniSA Creative unit at the City West campus Full-time, continuing appointment Salary range: $100,184 – $118,665 (plus up to 17% superannuation) Deadline: 11:30 pm Thursday 4 March 2021 More information here: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/en-au/listing/246380/lecturer-contemporary-art-level-b/ About the Role The Lecturer: Contemporary Art is responsible for the development, delivery and coordination of courses within the Academic Unit’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The role also contributes independently and as part of a team to the Academic Unit’s research agenda. About UniSA Creative At UniSA Creative, we focus on developing creative professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to influence our cultural landscape and to […]

Job | Graduate Conservator – University of Melbourne

February 5, 2021JobsJobs, University of Melbourne

Deadline: 24 Feb 2021 Work type: Fixed Term Location: Parkville Division/Faculty: Faculty of Arts Salary: $58,716 – $64,830 (UOM 3) Role & Superannuation rate: Professional – Part time – 9.5% super The Faculty of Arts promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous, culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encourage to apply, and if seeking support in submitting an application are welcomed to contact the Faculty by emailing their contact details and position number to arts-hr@unimelb.edu.au About the role The Graduate Conservator role is a position designed to provide opportunities for […]

National Regional Arts Fellowship Program Applications Open

February 5, 2021FundingFunding, Regional Arts

Fund and managed by Regional Arts Australia. The Fellowships Program is an investment in the development of artistic and creative practice. The program is contemporary, flexible and relevant to artists practicing, working and living in regional and remote Australia. In 2021 six Fellowships are on offer: Type of Fellowship Amount available Number available Creative and Professional Development $20,000 2 First Nations Creative Development $20,000 1 First Timer – Creative or Professional Development $10,000 3 Objectives The Program objectives are to: Elevate and build the practice of artists and arts workers across regional and remote Australia, Raise the profile of artists […]

Job | Pacific Audience and Access Programme Producer | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

January 22, 2021News

Pacific Audience and Access Programme Producer He angitūtanga: The opportunity Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a cultural leader in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our purpose is to be a creative catalyst for art and ideas, offering transformational experiences that strengthen and enrich communities. Our vision is to be the home of art for Auckland, its people, and visitors from our internationally recognised award-winning building. Established in 1888, the Gallery holds a pre-eminent collection of New Zealand art and a significant collection of international art presented alongside a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, events, and outreach activities. An exciting opportunity […]

Learning | Virtual Open Morning | The Courtauld Institute and Gallery

January 15, 2021Teaching and Learning

Virtual Open Morning for The Courtauld Institute and Gallery’s short courses in art history Short Courses Virtual Open Morning Saturday 6 February, 11:00–13:00 [London time] Free, registration required; delivered online via Zoom https://courtauld.ac.uk/learn/short-courses-2021/virtual-open-morning To find out if art history at The Courtauld is for you, join our short courses open morning on 6 February, from 11:00-13.00. This free event will offer a series of short talks on subjects ranging from Renaissance luxury to Pop Art, via William Hogarth and Joshua Reynolds, J.M.W. Turner and 19th-century French art. You will also have an opportunity to chat to some of our regular […]