skeletons

FRI 3 JUL – FRI 4 SEP 2026

This exhibition opens the closet doors to Australia’s skeletons and explores an alternative national narrative. Waanyi artist Judy Watson explores controverted histories that provide moments of recognition for First Nation peoples. Discover buried evidence and undisclosed happenings which validate the mistruth of terra nullius and the continuation of Aboriginal resistance.

Judy Watson’s video works are presented alongside her raw, unframed and unstretched textile works that directly reference research from the archives. Artworks are an exploration of controverted histories that provide moments of recognition for First Nation peoples, acknowledging their hardship, resilience, spirit and continued sovereignty.

skeletons is curated by Amanda Hayman of Blaklash, supported by Milani Gallery, and commissioned by Queensland State Archives.

Exhibition Opening Event: FRI 3 JUL 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Image: Judy Watson, bones (detail), 2021. Courtesy the artist and Milani Gallery, Brisbane.

 

 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are advised that some of the events or people present in the works may be from their community and ancestors. Content will contain names, images or recordings of people that have since passed. While engaging with this content you will hear or see violent or racist content. Some content contains terms and attitudes reflective of the period in which the event occurred and may be considered inappropriate today.