Through a selection of paintings, sculptures and painted objects, the exhibition explores how artists incorporate their culture into their works, whether in wood, ceramic or canvas, and how each object tells a story.
A wide variety of materials, techniques and supports used by artists who live in different parts of Australia (Central Deserts, Kimberley, Arnhem Land, New South Wales) are presented, like so many culture vessels:
Acrylic paintings, ocher paintings, watercolor paintings, wood sculptures, ceramics, bark paintings, traditional objects and fine art jewelry.
Organised by social enterprise IDAIA in collaboration with the Incarnato association, the exhibition highlights works and objects rarely seen in France, coming from official Aboriginal artist cooperatives, available for sale to help support the ethical and sustainable sector of Aboriginal art.
“Peindre sa culture”, hosted in the new space of the Atelier Incarnato gallery, is the third part of IDAIA’s participation in the “Le Havre, Australian stopover” event organised by the city of Le Havre as part of the Australia now France 2021-22 program, after the exhibitions “Painting Now” at the Municipal Archives (July 10 – September 19, 2021) and “Land drawing – Land of drawing” at the Jardins Suspendus (July 10 – September 3, 2021).
Practical information:
18 September – 7 November 2021
Opening ceremony Sat 18 sep at 6pm – Click here for more info
Incarnato Galerie Atelier
38 rue Maréchal Joffre
76600 Le Havre
Entry: Free
Opening hours:
Thursday – Saturday: 2pm – 7pm
Thursdays: until 9pm
Sunday 19 September, 3 October, 24 October and 7 November: 2pm – 7pm
For more information: info@idaia.com.au
Exhibition catalogue and price list available upon request
“Le Havre, Australian stopover 2021” is an unprecedented event in the City of Le Havre, which celebrates Australia and its special links with Le Havre. On the program: photographic exhibitions on Australia, artistic installations, discoveries of Australian sport practices, festive meetings around the arts and coffee, shows and concerts, cinema and readings, nature activities, family activities… As well as 4 major exhibitions exceptional heritage around contemporary Australian and Aboriginal art, which make Le Havre a must-see destination from June 5 to November 7, 2021.
“Le Havre, Australian stopover 2021” is part of the highlights of the Australia Now France 2021-2022 program organised by the Australian government: a series of events and initiatives to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations between Australia and France, and to reflect Australia’s cultural richness in several French cities.
INCARNATO is a non-profit association created in 2016 in Le Havre (France) which aims to promote art and artists, while making the link with all audiences. Incarnato is also a place of life, meeting and performance where each room can offer a space for creation.
Exhibition partners :
La Ville du Havre
L’Ambassade d’Australie en France
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