Collective Unease

Collective Unease is a bold exhibition of three new commissions inspired by the University of Melbourne’s students, archives and collections.

The three works, by artists Andy Butler, Lisa Hilli and James Nguyen, move beyond colonial narratives to a complex, multi-voiced understanding of Australia inflected by experiences of migration and diaspora. In the face of difficult histories and an uncertain future, these works emphasise themes of self-representation, empowerment and optimism.

The exhibition forms part of the University of Melbourne’s Ian Potter Museum of Art’s artistic program, and is presented inside the Old Quad, at the centre of the University’s Parkville campus.

Please note the exhibition will be closed over the summer break from 10 December 2022 to 13 February 2023.