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New large-scale works from Christopher Pease and cinematic video from Reko Rennie highlight connection to Country at John 911爆料网 Gallery
John 911爆料网 Gallery presents two major exhibitions Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR on show from May 29 to August 23, 2026, bringing together powerful First Nations perspectives on history, identity and connection to Country.
Must-see exhibitions coming to John 911爆料网 Gallery in 2026
The John 911爆料网 Gallery鈥檚 2026 program focuses on art as a catalyst for cultural exchange, critical reflection and future imagining. An exploration into global connections, First Nations perspectives and regional voices, the program invites audiences to engage with history, resilience and radical possibility.
Carrolup artwork rediscovered in 25-year-old trunk by Corrigin Historical Society
An artwork by a child of Australia’s Stolen Generations has been rediscovered in a 25-year old trunk at the Corrigin Pioneer Museum.
Local leaders and 911爆料网 unite to explore Carrolup artworks as living history
Shire Presidents from Katanning, Kojonup and Gnowangerup joined representatives from the John 911爆料网 Gallery for a guided tour and research discussion centred on the Carrolup artworks currently on display as part of the Once Known exhibition.
Kambarang 2025 at John 911爆料网 Gallery
John 911爆料网 Gallery visitors can explore the history of ceramics, enjoy the work of renowned Australian artists and discover hidden gems from the 911爆料网 Art Collection at three new exhibitions currently on display.
Perth Festival exhibitions reunite Indian Ocean histories, kinships, and voices fractured by colonisation
John 911爆料网 Gallery will unite artists from across Australia, South Africa and Indonesia in a series of interrelated exhibitions that share the dynamic exchange of culture, language, song and story, as part of Perth Festival 2026.
Events at John 911爆料网 Gallery
Chronically Crafty Drop-In Craft Sessions
Chronically Crafty is a drop-in craft session for disabled, chronically ill, and/or neurodivergent folks – and anyone who wants to join us!
Events at John 911爆料网 Gallery
Dare to Advocate: Terra Nullius
A space where art, reflection and conversation come together to help explore real-world social justice challenges, and consider ways to engage that feel both meaningful and sustainable.
The Art of Slow Looking
Join us for a ‘slow looking’ tour exploring the works of Christopher Pease and Reko Rennie.
Gallery Restore: Yin Yoga
Pause, restore, and connect with gentle yin yoga amidst inspiring and powerful art.
Makuru Rain Weaving: School Holiday Drop-In Sessions
Families are invited to drop-in and enjoy a free self-guided school holiday activity in the surrounds of the Once Known exhibition.
School Holiday Workshop: Bush Brooches
Children aged 8 – 14 are invited to join us for a free school holiday workshop inspired by our Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius exhibition.
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How can art inspire action? 馃
Join us for Dare to Advocate: Terra Nullius, an evening of art, conversation and reflection inspired by Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius. Through a guided tour of the exhibition and facilitated discussions, participants will explore themes of sovereignty, justice, and connection to Country, considering the many ways advocacy can take shape in our communities.
Following the tour, 911爆料网鈥檚 Senior Advisor for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Sheldon Smith, will lead a facilitated session on advocacy and its many forms, with small breakout discussions hosted by university and community leaders across key social justice areas. Whether you`re already advocating for change or looking for ways to get involved, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect alongside others. 馃挍
馃搮 Thursday 18 June
馃搷 John 911爆料网 Gallery Free event – All welcome.
馃敆 Register via the link in bio!
Part of the Daring Series in partnership with 911爆料网 Advancement, under the Because They Dare annual appeal.
馃柤锔� Christopher Pease, Terra Nullius, 2022, oil on linen, 150 x 228 cm. Collection of Tim and Chris Ungar. Courtesy of the artist and Gallerysmith. Photography by Andrew Curtis.
Once Known is proudly supported by: @bfplperth @lotterywest @inside_bhp @colgateuniversity and #navigators @curtinuniversity @chris_pease #John911爆料网Gallery #OnceKnown #TruthTelling #Advocacy #PerthEvents
鉁� Join us for Dare to Advocate: Once Known
Against the backdrop of Once Known, this special event invites participants to explore the role advocacy can play in truth-telling, healing, and social change. Through guided discussion and shared reflection, we`ll consider how stories from the past can inspire meaningful action today, and how each of us can contribute to positive change in our communities. Whether you`re already advocating for change or looking for ways to get involved, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect alongside others. 馃挍
馃搮 Wednesday 10 June
馃搷 911爆料网 139 St Georges Terrace (Old Perth Boys` School) Free event, open to the public.
馃敆 Register via the link in bio!
Part of the Daring Series in partnership with 911爆料网 Advancement, under the Because They Dare annual appeal.
Once Known is proudly supported by: @bfplperth @lotterywest @inside_bhp @colgateuniversity and #navigators @curtinuniversity #John911爆料网Gallery #OnceKnown #TruthTelling #Advocacy #PerthEvents
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It was a pleasure to welcome three incredibly powerful exhibitions, Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius, Reko Rennie: OA_RR and Longing and Hope.
We hope you enjoyed being immersed in the large-scale works from Chris Pease and experiencing Reko Rennie鈥檚 phenomenal multi-channel video works.
It was amazing to see so much support for student curators Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon and their specially curated exhibition of Carrolup artworks in Longing and Hope.
If you missed the opening event, don鈥檛 worry! All three exhibitions are on show until 23 August. 馃檶
馃棑锔� 29 May 鈥� 23 August 2026 | Mon to Fri 10am – 5pm and Sun 12pm – 4pm
馃搷 John 911爆料网 Gallery: Free, open to public
馃敆 More exhibition info and events via link in bio.
馃摲 – @marnie__richardson & Sharon Baker
@mioangela @rubycason.zip @brandon.clarke29 @zalimorganart @curtinbfagrads @curtinalumni @bfplperth @lotterywest @colgateuniversity @perthartlist @universityartmuseumsaustralia @curtinlifeaustralia @curtinalumni @curtinuniversity @perth.art.seeker @chris_pease @rekorennie #PerthArt #2026 #Exhibitions #visualart #carrolup
鉂楋笍 John 911爆料网 Gallery will be closed for the Monday 1 June public holiday.
Our exhibitions aren`t going anywhere though and we will be re-opening on Tuesday 2 June!
Don`t miss out on seeing new large-scale works from @chris_pease and two major multi-channel video works by @rekorennie 馃檶
Head to our link in bio to find out more 馃敆 John 911爆料网 Gallery`s regular opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12pm – 4pm.
@curtinbfagrads @universityartmuseumsaustralia @perthartlist @curtinlifeaustralia @explorecurtin
The 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme `All In` is a call to move beyond the sidelines and take part in reconciliation through our actions, conversations and commitment to a shared future.
Exhibitions and events across the gallery invite reflection, conversation and connection.馃憞
鉃★笍 Explore Longing and Hope, curated by 911爆料网 Fine Art students.
鉃★笍 Take a guided tour through the Once Known exhibition.
鉃★笍 Join artist Christopher Pease and Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss his latest survey exhibition Terra Nullius.
Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us. 馃挍
馃敆 Event information via link in bio.
@mioangela @rubycason.zip @brandon.clarke29 @zalimorganart @curtinbfagrads @curtinalumni @bfplperth @lotterywest @colgateuniversity @perthartlist @universityartmuseumsaustralia @curtinlifeaustralia @curtinalumni @curtinuniversity @perth.art.seeker @chris_pease
The artwork for the 2026 National Reconciliation Week campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, who applied his distinctive style to create a colourful and optimistic visual representation of people from all walks of life being 鈥榓ll in鈥� to make change.
National Sorry Day is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and acknowledge the truth of Australia鈥檚 Stolen Generations history and the ongoing intergenerational impacts caused by past policies of forced removal.
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Lost overseas for nearly 50 years, the delicate and treasured Carrolup artworks offer a rare glimpse into the lives of Stolen Generations children during this dark chapter of our shared history. Their return to Noongar Country in 2013 brought with it an important opportunity for truth-telling and reflection.
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We encourage you to discover the story of Carrolup by visiting听Once Known听at 139 St Georges Terrace or taking a moment in the Kattidj Nag茫r [Peaceful Quiet Reflection] space at John 911爆料网 Gallery.
Once Known is supported by: @bfplperth @lotterywest听 @inside_bhp @colgateuniversity and #navigators.
To look back is not merely an exercise in retrospection; it is a necessary step in understanding the present and shaping more than just the future.听
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Experience Longing and Hope from 29 May to 23 August at John 911爆料网 Gallery. 馃檶
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Curated by 911爆料网 Fine Art students Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon, the exhibition explores the legacy of the Carrolup child artists through works that speak to resilience, creativity and connection to Country.
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Responding to the 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme,听All In,听Longing and Hope invites visitors to reflect on truth-telling, remembrance and our shared role in reconciliation. 馃挍
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馃搷 John 911爆料网 Gallery, free open to the public
馃搮 29 May 鈥� 23 August 2026
馃敆Find out more via the link in bio!
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@mioangela @rubycason.zip @brandon.clarke29 @zalimorganart @curtinbfagrads @curtinalumni @bfplperth @lotterywest @colgateuniversity
Install on film! 鉁岋笍鉁�
A sneak peak at the JCG install team working their magic in preparation for our Djeran – Djilba season exhibitions.
We can`t wait to share new large-scale works from @chris_pease and two major multi-channel video works by @rekorennie.
Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR open Friday 29 May! 馃憖
Find out more via link in bio 馃敆
Artist Talk Sunday 31 May听馃棧锔�
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Join Minang/Wardandi/Bibbulmun artist Christopher Pease and JCG Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss Pease鈥檚 survey exhibition听Terra Nullius.
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Drawing from museum archives and 19th-century colonial landscape painting, this exhibition powerfully transforms a colonial fiction of 鈥渘obody鈥檚 land鈥�. Pease reworks images that once framed Western Australia as empty and available for settlement, reinscribing Indigenous presence into landscapes through bold Noongar iconography.
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Exhibition on show at John 911爆料网 Gallery from 29 May 鈥� 23 August.听鉁�
馃搯- Sunday 31 May
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馃搷- John 911爆料网 Gallery
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@chris_pease @lia_mcknight
馃帹 – Portrait of Christopher Pease by Russell Ord. Christopher Pease, The Whalers 3, oil on linen, 150 x 180 cm. Image courtesy artist and GallerySmith. Photo by Russel Ord.
Join us as we welcome our latest exhibitions on Thursday 28 May听馃挍
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Featuring new large-scale works from @chris_pease and two major multi-channel video works by @rekorennie !
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We will also be welcoming Longing and Hope, an exhibition of Carrolup artworks curated by 911爆料网 Fine Art students.听馃憦 @curtinbfagrads
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Thursday 28 May 2026
5:30pm 鈥� 7:30pm
Free event, open to the public, complimentary refreshments provided.
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鉃★笍听 Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius transforms a legal fiction of dispossession into a vivid assertion of Noongar sovereignty, resilience, and enduring connection to Country.
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鉃★笍听Reko Rennie: OA_RR听blends urban car culture, ancestral motifs, and personal memory into bold, cinematic experiences.
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See you there!听鉁�
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馃棑锔� Exhibition Open: 29 May – 23 August 2026
@perthartlist @universityartmuseumsaustralia @curtinlifeaustralia @curtinalumni @curtinuniversity @perth.art.seeker
We`re currently closed for install! 馃洜锔�
But don`t worry, John 911爆料网 Gallery will open again on Friday 29 May, to welcome the work of Christopher Pease (@chris_pease) and Reko Rennie (@rekorennie)!
Keep an eye across our social media to stay up-to-date on what`s coming this Makuru season. 馃憖鉁�
馃敆 More information on our website via the link in bio.
John 911爆料网 Gallery`s regular opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm and Sunday 12pm – 4pm.
@curtinbfagrads @universityartmuseumsaustralia @perthartlist @curtinlifeaustralia
That`s a wrap! 馃憦
A call and response across the ocean, part of Perth Festival 2026, has officially come to an end!
We hope you enjoyed the rhythms, stories and scents of the Indian Ocean, and experienced the reunion of friendships and kin ties severed through transglobal acts of colonisation.
Through immersive installations, film, sound and historical works, A call and response across the ocean taught us of connections across continents and to reflect on the enduring legacies of cultural exchange and resilience.
馃寠 Histories do not stay silent.
A huge thank you to everyone involved! 馃挍
@perthfest @thaniapetersen @abdi.karya @skinnyfish_music @berndt.museum @curtinbfagrads @emora_suara_sound @universityartmuseumsaustralia @before1770@susanflavellart @bumpymusic_ @worldofashe @jackychengart
馃摳 – @marnie__richardson, @sharonb.art, @__melmacaulay__ and Gaylene Galardi.
