³ÉÈË´óƬ

Join us for ‘The Art of Curation’ series masterclass "Exhibiting Indigenous Australia at Home and Abroad," presented by Prof. Gaye Sculthorpe, a crucial voice in the field of museum studies and Indigenous cultural heritage.

The masterclass will critically explore the complexities involved in curating exhibitions that represent Indigenous Australia, both domestically and internationally.

It will cover a range of critical issues including the principles of Indigenous collaboration, criteria for selecting objects, diverse strategies for interpretation, strategies for engaging audiences, and the significance of research in curatorial practice. Additionally, Gaye will discuss the aftermath of exhibitions, focusing on their legacy and the contentious issue of repatriating cultural objects to Australian and international museums.

This masterclass will examine a series of exhibitions that Gaye has been involved in, both in Australia and in London, and the factors and politics that influence their planning and execution as well as the varied responses to them. Issues to be considered will include Indigenous collaboration, object selection, varying modes of interpretation, audience engagement and the role of research. The class will conclude with thoughts on exhibition legacies and issues of repatriation of cultural objects in Australian and international museums.

Gaye is a Palawa woman from Tasmania with qualifications in History and Anthropology (Australian National University) and Museum Studies (University of Sydney). Gaye also completed a PhD at La Trobe University in the Area of Aboriginal Studies, School of Archaeology. Her thesis focused on change and innovation in wood carving (punu) in the central and western deserts of Australia.