Tahlia Palmer is an artist of Murri and European descent, living in Narrm / Melbourne, who explores history, identity and perception. She works to interrogate the impact of colonisation on people and Country, and to unpack and heal inter-generational trauma in her own family.
For the past four months she has been undertaking a residency at the State Archives, researching historical land and water management records. The result is Occupation Studies, an exhibition of audio-visual works taking over the third floor of the Victorian Archives Centre.
Utilising archival footage, field recordings and AI-generated imagery, Palmer's hypnotic video pieces invite visitors to reflect on their own relationship with history and challenge them to take steps towards change.
Hours ![](/assets/svgs/calendar-month-outline-aaec312ac2fa5195c00973c8dbe4d76931ada4372a9bb73ec0fd47db70b94316.svg)
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Mon 8 Jul |
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Tue 9 Jul |
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Wed 10 Jul |
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Thu 11 Jul |
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Fri 12 Jul |
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Sat 13 Jul |
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Mon 15 Jul |
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Tue 16 Jul |
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Wed 17 Jul |
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Thu 18 Jul |
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Fri 19 Jul |
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Location ![](/assets/svgs/map-marker-e154aa4b60c7ebd6121ea65178e65efe247de60236881ef99325c5025683c556.svg)
Victorian Archives Centre
99 Shiel St
North Melbourne 3051
Price and bookings
This is a free event
Booking not required
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