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Friendship as a Way of Life

‘Friendship as a Way of Life’ explores queer kinship and forms of being together through archival material, film and contemporary works.

8 MAY – 21 NOVEMBER 2020

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In Conversation: Dani Marti & José Da Silva

Dani Marti discusses his video and painting practice with José Da Silva, navigating issues of power and care in relationships.

5.30PM THURS 3 SEPTEMBER

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UNSW Galleries brings together the work of leading Australian and international practitioners, curators and writers working in contemporary art and design.

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Friendship as a Way of Life

Bringing together more than 20 artists and collaborative groups to explore queer kinship and forms of being together.

exhibitions

In Conversation: Dani Marti & José Da Silva

Dani Marti uses the body as a central subject in his work, exploring ideas of vulnerability, exchange, intimacy and pleasure.

events

Flesh Meet: Dr Kerryn Drysdale & Dr Sophie Robinson

Part One: Traversing the rise, decline and transformation of lesbian and queer spaces

events

Flesh Meet: Dr Kerryn Drysdale & Dr Sophie Robinson

Part Two: Exploring the productive role of trans and gender diversity within lesbian and queer spaces

events

Flesh Meet with Paul Byron: Social Media as Queerspace

Digital media scholar Paul Byron talks Tumblr, TikTok and more, discussing how queer digital spaces are made and remade through friendship and peer support, and why we might go there (or not).

events

Flesh Meet: DJ Sezzo

Advocating for the importance of QPOC (Queer People of Colour) party spaces, DJ Sezzo reflects on the ideas and intentions behind her experiential club nights including Ngāti Kangaru and Precog, whilst positioning these sites and events in the context of contemporary expressions of culture and identity.

events

In Conversation: Macon Reed & Jade Muratore

Macon Reed discusses 'Eulogy for the Dyke Bar', an immersive installation that revisits the legacy of lesbian and dyke bars.

events

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UNSW Galleries is located at the Paddington Campus, 5 mins from the CBD of Sydney

Email unswgalleries@unsw.edu.au
Phone +61 2 8936 0888

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LOCATION

Oxford Street
(corner of Greens Road)
Paddington NSW 2021
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HOURS

Tue–Sat: 10am – 5pm
Closed Public Holidays

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