John Curtin Gallery

John Curtin Gallery Through an innovative exhibition program, the John Curtin Gallery complements the international perspective of the University.

John Curtin Gallery at
Curtin University, Bentley

Christopher Pease - Terra Nullius
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Reko Rennie - OA_RR
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Carrolup Kattidj Nagãr - Longing & Hope
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>> 29 May - 23 Aug 2026

ONCE KNOWN - Carrolup Child Artists at the Old Perth Boys' School, Perth CBD One of Western Australia's major public art galleries and one of the largest and best-equipped university galleries in the country is located on

the Bentley campus of Curtin University. The John Curtin Gallery enlivens the intellectual life of the University and its surrounding communities through exhibitions, events and public programs that explore global perspectives on contemporary art. Collaborating with national and international artists and curators, the Gallery contributes to the dynamic and changing culture of Australia by fostering critical dialogue. The mission of the John Curtin Gallery is to bring to its audiences, both within Curtin University and well beyond, opportunities to experience and critically engage with the visual culture of our time. Follow us on Instagram:

How can art inspire action? 🤔 Join us for Dare to Advocate: Terra Nullius, an evening of art, conversation and reflecti...
12/06/2026

How can art inspire action? 🤔

Join us for Dare to Advocate: Terra Nullius, an evening of art, conversation and reflection inspired by Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius. Through a guided tour of the exhibition and facilitated discussions, participants will explore themes of sovereignty, justice, and connection to Country, considering the many ways advocacy can take shape in our communities.

Following the tour, Curtin’s Senior Advisor for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Sheldon Smith, will lead a facilitated session on advocacy and its many forms, with small breakout discussions hosted by university and community leaders across key social justice areas. Whether you're already advocating for change or looking for ways to get involved, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect alongside others. 💛

📅 Thursday 18 June
📍 John Curtin Gallery Free event - All welcome.
🔗 Register via www.curtin.edu.au/jcg/events/dare-to-advocate-terra-nullius/

Part of the Daring Series in partnership with Curtin University Advancement, under the Because They Dare annual appeal.

🖼️ Christopher Pease, Terra Nullius, 2022, oil on linen, 150 x 228 cm. Collection of Tim and Chris Ungar. Courtesy of the artist and Gallerysmith. Photography by Andrew Curtis.

Once Known is proudly supported by: Brookfield Place Perth Lotterywest BHP Western Australia Colgate University and Curtin University

✨ Join us for Dare to Advocate: Once Known Against the backdrop of Once Known, this special event invites participants ...
04/06/2026

✨ Join us for Dare to Advocate: Once Known

Against the backdrop of Once Known, this special event invites participants to explore the role advocacy can play in truth-telling, healing, and social change. Through guided discussion and shared reflection, we'll consider how stories from the past can inspire meaningful action today, and how each of us can contribute to positive change in our communities. Whether you're already advocating for change or looking for ways to get involved, this is an opportunity to connect, learn, and reflect alongside others. 💛

📅 Wednesday 10 June
📍 Curtin 139 St Georges Terrace (Old Perth Boys' School) Free event, open to the public.
🔗 Register via the link in bio!

Part of the Daring Series in partnership with Curtin University Advancement, under the Because They Dare annual appeal.

Once Known is proudly supported by: and

29/05/2026

Thank you for joining us! 💛

It was a pleasure to welcome three incredibly powerful exhibitions, Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius, Reko Rennie: OA_RR and Longing and Hope.

We hope you enjoyed being immersed in the large-scale works from Chris Pease and experiencing Reko Rennie’s phenomenal multi-channel video works.

It was amazing to see so much support for student curators Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon and their specially curated exhibition of Carrolup artworks in Longing and Hope.

If you missed the opening event, don’t worry! All three exhibitions are on show until 23 August. 🙌

🗓️ 29 May – 23 August 2026 | Mon to Fri 10am - 5pm and Sun 12pm - 4pm
📍 John Curtin Gallery: Free, open to public
🔗 More exhibition info and events via link in bio.

📷 - & Sharon Baker
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❗️ John Curtin Gallery will be closed for the Monday 1 June public holiday. Our exhibitions aren't going anywhere thou...
29/05/2026

❗️ John Curtin Gallery will be closed for the Monday 1 June public holiday.

Our exhibitions aren't going anywhere though and we will be re-opening on Tuesday 2 June!

Don't miss out on seeing new large-scale works from and two major multi-channel video works by 🙌

Head to our link in bio to find out more 🔗 John Curtin Gallery's regular opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 12pm - 4pm.

The 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme 'All In' is a call to move beyond the sidelines and take part in reconciliat...
27/05/2026

The 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme 'All In' is a call to move beyond the sidelines and take part in reconciliation through our actions, conversations and commitment to a shared future.

Exhibitions and events across the gallery invite reflection, conversation and connection.👇

➡️ Explore Longing and Hope, curated by Curtin Fine Art students.

➡️ Take a guided tour through the Once Known exhibition.

➡️ Join artist Christopher Pease and Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss his latest survey exhibition Terra Nullius.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us. 💛

🔗 Event information via link in bio.

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The artwork for the 2026 National Reconciliation Week campaign is by renowned Gumbaynggirr/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey, who applied his distinctive style to create a colourful and optimistic visual representation of people from all walks of life being ‘all in’ to make change.

National Sorry Day is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and acknowledge the truth of Australia’s Stolen ...
26/05/2026

National Sorry Day is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about and acknowledge the truth of Australia’s Stolen Generations history and the ongoing intergenerational impacts caused by past policies of forced removal.
 
Lost overseas for nearly 50 years, the delicate and treasured Carrolup artworks offer a rare glimpse into the lives of Stolen Generations children during this dark chapter of our shared history. Their return to Noongar Country in 2013 brought with it an important opportunity for truth-telling and reflection.
 
We encourage you to discover the story of Carrolup by visiting Once Known at 139 St Georges Terrace or taking a moment in the Kattidj Nagãr [Peaceful Quiet Reflection] space at John Curtin Gallery.

Proudly supported by:   and .

Install on film! ✌️✨A sneak peak at the JCG install team working their magic in preparation for our Djeran - Djilba seas...
25/05/2026

Install on film! ✌️✨

A sneak peak at the JCG install team working their magic in preparation for our Djeran - Djilba season exhibitions.

We can't wait to share new large-scale works from and two major multi-channel video works by .

Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius and Reko Rennie: OA_RR open Friday 29 May! 👀

Find out more via link in bio 🔗

To look back is not merely an exercise in retrospection; it is a necessary step in understanding the present and shaping...
25/05/2026

To look back is not merely an exercise in retrospection; it is a necessary step in understanding the present and shaping more than just the future. 
 
Experience Longing and Hope from 29 May to 23 August at John Curtin Gallery. 🙌
 
Curated by Curtin University Fine Art students Brandon Clarke, Ruby Cason and Mio Gadon, the exhibition explores the legacy of the Carrolup child artists through works that speak to resilience, creativity and connection to Country.
 
Responding to the 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme, All In, Longing and Hope invites visitors to reflect on truth-telling, remembrance and our shared role in reconciliation. 💛
 
📍 John Curtin Gallery, free open to the public
📅 29 May – 23 August 2026
🔗Find out more via the link in bio!
 
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Artist Talk Sunday 31 May 🗣️ Join Minang/Wardandi/Bibbulmun artist Christopher Pease and JCG Curator Lia McKnight as the...
21/05/2026

Artist Talk Sunday 31 May 🗣️
 
Join Minang/Wardandi/Bibbulmun artist Christopher Pease and JCG Curator Lia McKnight as they discuss Pease’s survey exhibition Terra Nullius.
 
Drawing from museum archives and 19th-century colonial landscape painting, this exhibition powerfully transforms a colonial fiction of “nobody’s land”. Pease reworks images that once framed Western Australia as empty and available for settlement, reinscribing Indigenous presence into landscapes through bold Noongar iconography.
 
Exhibition on show at John Curtin Gallery from 29 May – 23 August. ✨

📆- Sunday 31 May
⏰- 2pm - 3pm
📍- John Curtin Gallery
 
RSVP via link in bio 🔗
 


🎨 - Portrait of Christopher Pease by Russell Ord. Christopher Pease, The Whalers 3, oil on linen, 150 x 180 cm. Image courtesy artist and GallerySmith. Photo by Russel Ord.

Join us as we welcome our latest exhibitions on Thursday 28 May 💛 Featuring new large-scale works from and two major mu...
18/05/2026

Join us as we welcome our latest exhibitions on Thursday 28 May 💛
 
Featuring new large-scale works from and two major multi-channel video works by !
 
We will also be welcoming Longing and Hope, an exhibition of Carrolup artworks curated by Curtin Fine Art students. 👏
 
Thursday 28 May 2026
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Free event, open to the public, complimentary refreshments provided.
 
🔗 RSVP link in bio!
 
➡️  Christopher Pease: Terra Nullius transforms a legal fiction of dispossession into a vivid assertion of Noongar sovereignty, resilience, and enduring connection to Country.
 
➡️ Reko Rennie: OA_RR blends urban car culture, ancestral motifs, and personal memory into bold, cinematic experiences.
 
See you there! ✨
 
🗓️ Exhibition Open: 29 May - 23 August 2026

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