Nadia Faragaab’s exhibition: ‘The G with the J Sound’ revolves around a discussion of identity; its suppression, fluidity and idiosyncrasies. Faragaab’s aim is to assert a strong sense of self amongst her fellows in the Somali community, while also giving Somali identity and concerns a voice within mainstream Australian culture.

‘Belonging Exhibition’ is a collaborative exhibition of works created by the children from the Out of School Hours Care and Art Programs at Brunswick East Primary School…

OPENING NIGHT: Thursday 8 Nov | 6.30pm-8.30pm

Artists for Human Rights and Action presents:

The Visualising Human Rights Arts Showcase 2012

The Visualising Human Rights Arts Competition harnesses artistic expression and strategic partnerships to raise awareness, promote discussion and inspire action around some of the most challenging human rights issues of our times.

A SOLO EXHIBITION by ROBYNE LATHAM: “In this body of work I’ve drawn upon memory and shadows from childhood. I continue an exploration of Indigenous representation and re-representation, both on the canvas and within sculptural form.”

SFN artists:  Torika Bolatagici | Kathy Cogill | Maree Clarke | Chantal Fraser | Chuck Feesago | Ben McKeown | Candice Perese | Greg Semu and Latai Taumoepeau

Curated by Léuli Eshraghi and Pauline Vetuna

The curatorial concept behind So Fukin Native was consciously, ironically, deceptively simple. It centres on one word, six letters that together connote so many different impressions to different people, layered with meaning through broad historical forces and divergent subjective experiences: NATIVE…

Tri Sasongko is a respected Javanese painter, illustrator and traditional Batik artist whose art practise explores spiritual storytelling through various traditional and contemporary mark making techniques - Black and White explores the relationship between humans, nature, and modern society.

International & Indigenous artists collaborate and celebrate NAIDOC 2012

Artists:  Adnate, lucy lucy, Slicer, Robyn Latham, Kamahi Djordon King, Peter Waples-Crowe

FUSION is an exciting collaboration of six Artists (three Indigenous plus three non-Indigenous) to produce a work in situ at Blak Dot Gallery. The site specific artwork will be on show for three weeks, with only a small section of the work made available for purchase while the majority of which will be erased at the completion of the exhibition period.

Tuafale Tanoai a.k.a Linda T | Ahilapalapa Rands | Vaimaila Urale

Through choices made when shooting, editing and installing, these artists attempt to navigate, explore and subvert traditional modes of story telling in a modern day landscape.

Photographic artist Lilli Waters is delighted to announce her first solo exhibition, a collection of 41 portraits of women from all walks of life. The SHE RAW project began in 2010 and aims to document everyday women within a state of fantasy whilst drawing directly from their real-life experience and context.

Confined 4 has emerged as an important event in Victoria’s visual arts scene and continues to illustrate the important role art plays in cultural expression and community connectedness. The exhibition demonstrates the significance of art in providing a space for cultural reflection and connecting Indigenous prisoners with country.

A photography competition and exhibition inviting primary and high school students from across Melbourne to submit photographs that evoke summer.

The exhibition will be held at Blak Dot Gallery, 413 Lygon Street, Brunswick East from March 1st to March 4th.  Prize announcements will take place on Saturday March 3rd at 2pm.

Celebrating the month of Indigenous Arts, Blak Dot presents a solo exhibition by Yorta Yorta artist TREAHNA HAMM

“Secrets of the River” reveals symbolic messages from Dhungala by internationally renown artist Treahna Hamm.  The exhibition includes art which hold multi-layers of stories told through Yorta Yorta experiences of living by the Murray River.

As part of Midsumma, Blak Dot Gallery presents: ‘They’re a Queer Mob’. A vision of queer culture from non-western perspectives. A mob of artists with cultural roots in Indigenous Australia, the Pacific, Africa and India offer their alternative visual experiences.