Sriwhana Spong

Publication Launch: Sriwhana Spong and Tessa Laird in Conversation

Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) is a leading public art museum based within Australia’s largest tertiary institution.MUMA presents innovative exhibitions, education and public programs and is renowned for its art publishing. MUMA is the custodian of the Monash University Collection of post 1960s Australian art and celebrated public art collection across Caulfield and Clayton campuses.Located in award- winning facilities, MUMA is one of Australia’s most exciting sites for contemporary art. The dynamic program actively engages diverse communities and places education at the heart of everything MUMA does, impacting how people think, feel and relate through art experiences.

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Join us to celebrate the launch of the publication, Sriwhana Spong: HA HA HA

The publication Sriwhana Spong: HA HA HA will be launched at MUMA with a conversation between Sriwhana Spong and contributor to the book, Tessa Laird, moderated by MUMA Senior Curator Pip Wallis.The exhibition catalogue Sriwhana Spong: HA HA HA features essays and poetic responses from Ariana Reines, Tessa Laird, Vera Mey, May Adadol Ingawanij and the artist, published by MUMA and Perimeter Edition. The book is edited by MUMA curators Pip Wallis and Stephanie Berlangieri and designed by Narelle Brewer for Perimeter Editions.The book launch event will also feature a performance of Spong’s sculptural instruments by students of the Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance. The instruments created by Spong since 2016 form an evolving personal gamelan which will be brought to life by the performance.MUMA thanks Dr Anna McMichael and students of the Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance. Access information Physical access: MUMA is a ground-floor, wheelchair-accessible gallery with accessible and all-gender bathrooms. Gallery spaces are on a level surface. Contact us for a parking map or further information. Monash University Museum of Art <a href="https://www.monash.edu/muma/about/visit" title="https://www.monash.edu/muma/about/visit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Plan your visit</a> Ground Floor, Building F Monash University Caulfield Campus 900 Dandenong Road Caulfield East VIC 3145 Australia +61 3 9905 4217 Images: Sriwhana Spong. Photo: Jens Ziehe

Publication Launch: Sriwhana Spong and Tessa Laird in Conversation

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