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  • Two women viewing large contemporary Indigenous Australian paintings displayed on a wall.
  • Four square, contemporary Indigenous Australian paintings featuring shades of blue and teal hang in a row on a plain, neutral wall.
Until 30 Sep

Emma Stenhouse: Tumbinyeri - A Connection to Life

  • Free
  • Art

Tumbinyeri – A Connection to Life, is an exhibition by proud Ngarrindjeri artist Emma Stenhouse.

Inspired by the landscapes that have shaped her journey, the collection explores connection to Country, culture and community through vibrant contemporary works. Rich in colour and symbolism, the exhibition reflects themes of identity, belonging and growth through a First Nations lens.

On display in Sofi's Lounge on Level 1, this free exhibition invites visitors to engage with culture as a living and evolving practice.

Presented by Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, a hotel for the arts.

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Date Times
Fri 18 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 19 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun 20 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon 21 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue 22 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed 23 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thu 24 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri 25 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sat 26 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Sun 27 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Mon 28 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tue 29 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wed 30 Sep
  • 9am - 9pm 9:00am - 9:00pm

Location

Sofi's Lounge, Level 1
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
25 Collins St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

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  • Visit website for Emma Stenhouse: Tumbinyeri - A Connection to Life

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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