Anthropology Museum exhibition: In the Red - on the vibrancy of things

Event Details

Date:

Wednesday, 01 August 2012 - Thursday, 31 January 2013

Time:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Room:

Anthropology Museum, level 1

UQ Location:

Michie Building (St Lucia)

URL:

http://www.socialscience.uq.edu.au/anthmuseum

Event category(s):

Full Description:: An exhibition exploring the colour red marks the opening of an exciting new gallery space for The University of Queensland’s Anthropology Museum.
In the Red: on the vibrancy of things, examines the different meanings and manifestations of the colour across time and space.

The exhibition showcases over 360 ‘red’ objects including including boomerangs, masks, instruments, and a spectacular example of red feather currency from Santa Cruz. Recent acquisitions are also featured, as are two specially commissioned paintings by artist Fiona Foley. Some additional objects will also be installed over the duration of the exhibition.