Rithika Merchant, India b.1986 / Temporal Structures 2023 / Gouache, watercolour and ink on paper / 105 x 150cm / © Rithika Merchant / Courtesy: The artist and TARQ, Mumbai

Rithika Merchant, India b.1986 / Temporal Structures 2023 / Gouache, watercolour and ink on paper / 105 x 150cm / © Rithika Merchant / Courtesy: The artist and TARQ, Mumbai / View full image

The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial

30 Nov 2024 – 27 Apr 2025
QAG & GOMA

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Maryam Ayeen, Iran b.1985 and Abbas Shahsavar Iran b. 1983 / Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) (detail) 2020-21 / Gouache and watercolour on paper / Ten pieces: 70 x 50cm (each) / Purchased 2022. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © The artists

Maryam Ayeen, Iran b.1985 and Abbas Shahsavar Iran b. 1983 / Untitled (from 'Fall in dopamine' series) (detail) 2020-21 / Gouache and watercolour on paper / Ten pieces: 70 x 50cm (each) / Purchased 2022. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © The artists / View full image

APT10

4 Dec 2021 – 25 Apr 2022
QAG & GOMA

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Elizabeth Watsi Saman, preparing Tsinsu / Women’s Wealth workshop, Nazareth Rehabilitation Centre 2017, Chabai, Autonomous Region of Bougainville / Photograph: R McDougall © QAGOMA

Elizabeth Watsi Saman, preparing Tsinsu / Women’s Wealth workshop, Nazareth Rehabilitation Centre 2017, Chabai, Autonomous Region of Bougainville / Photograph: R McDougall © QAGOMA / View full image

APT9

24 Nov 2018 – 28 Apr 2019
QAG & GOMA

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Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu, Mongolia b.1979 / Path to wealth (detail) 2013 / Synthetic polymer paint on canvas / 149 x 99cm / Purchased 2015 with funds from Ashby Utting through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu

Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu, Mongolia b.1979 / Path to wealth (detail) 2013 / Synthetic polymer paint on canvas / 149 x 99cm / Purchased 2015 with funds from Ashby Utting through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu / View full image

APT8

21 Nov 2015 – 10 Apr 2016
QAG & GOMA

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Zhu Weibing, Artist, China b.1971 / Ji Wenyu, Artist, China b.1959 / People holding flowers (detail) 2007 / Synthetic polymer paint on resin; velour, steel wire, dacron, lodestone and cotton / 400 pieces: 100 x 18 x 8cm (each) / The Kenneth and Yasuko Myer Collection of Contemporary Asian Art. Purchased 2008 with funds from Michael Sidney Myer through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © The artists

Zhu Weibing, Artist, China b.1971 / Ji Wenyu, Artist, China b.1959 / People holding flowers (detail) 2007 / Synthetic polymer paint on resin; velour, steel wire, dacron, lodestone and cotton / 400 pieces: 100 x 18 x 8cm (each) / The Kenneth and Yasuko Myer Collection of Contemporary Asian Art. Purchased 2008 with funds from Michael Sidney Myer through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © The artists / View full image

APT6

5 Dec 2009 – 5 Apr 2010
QAG & GOMA

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Ai Weiwei, China b.1957 / Boomerang 2006 / Glass lustres, plated steel, electric cables, LED lamps / 700 x 860 x 290cm / Site specific work for ‘The 5th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT5). Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2007 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Ai Weiwei / Photograph: N. Harth © QAGOMA

Ai Weiwei, China b.1957 / Boomerang 2006 / Glass lustres, plated steel, electric cables, LED lamps / 700 x 860 x 290cm / Site specific work for ‘The 5th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT5). Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2007 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Ai Weiwei / Photograph: N. Harth © QAGOMA / View full image

APT5

2 Dec 2006 – 27 May 2007
QAG & GOMA

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Yayoi Kusama, Japan b.1929 / Narcissus garden 1966/2002 / Stainless steel balls / 2000 balls (approx.) / Site specific work for ‘The 4th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT4). Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2002 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Yayoi Kusama, Yayoi Kusama Studio Inc / Photograph: N. Harth © QAGOMA

Yayoi Kusama, Japan b.1929 / Narcissus garden 1966/2002 / Stainless steel balls / 2000 balls (approx.) / Site specific work for ‘The 4th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT4). Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2002 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Yayoi Kusama, Yayoi Kusama Studio Inc / Photograph: N. Harth © QAGOMA / View full image

APT4

12 Sep 2002 – 27 Jan 2003
QAG

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Cai Guo-Qiang, China b.1957 / Bridge Crossing 1999 / Bamboo, rope, rainmaking device, aluminum boat, and laser sensors / Site specific work commissioned 1999 for ‘The 3rd Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT3) / Courtesy: Cai Guo-Qiang

Cai Guo-Qiang, China b.1957 / Bridge Crossing 1999 / Bamboo, rope, rainmaking device, aluminum boat, and laser sensors / Site specific work commissioned 1999 for ‘The 3rd Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT3) / Courtesy: Cai Guo-Qiang / View full image

APT3

9 Sep 1999 – 26 Jan 2000
QAG

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The Waka Collective featuring (left to right) My grandmother was born on a boat 1996 by Bronwynne Cornish, Pumice from the mountains 1993 by Chris Booth, and Kahukura 1995 by Brett Graham / Photograph © QAGOMA

The Waka Collective featuring (left to right) My grandmother was born on a boat 1996 by Bronwynne Cornish, Pumice from the mountains 1993 by Chris Booth, and Kahukura 1995 by Brett Graham / Photograph © QAGOMA / View full image

APT2

27 Sep 1996 – 19 Jan 1997
QAG

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Shigeo Toya, Japan b.1947 / Woods III 1991-92 / Wood, ashes and synthetic polymer paint / 30 pieces: 220 x 30 x 30cm; 220 x 530 x 430cm (installed) / The Kenneth and Yasuko Myer Collection of Contemporary Asian Art. Purchased 1994 with funds from The Myer Foundation and Michael Sidney Myer through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation and with the assistance of the International Exhibitions Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Shigeo Toya

Shigeo Toya, Japan b.1947 / Woods III 1991-92 / Wood, ashes and synthetic polymer paint / 30 pieces: 220 x 30 x 30cm; 220 x 530 x 430cm (installed) / The Kenneth and Yasuko Myer Collection of Contemporary Asian Art. Purchased 1994 with funds from The Myer Foundation and Michael Sidney Myer through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation and with the assistance of the International Exhibitions Program / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Shigeo Toya / View full image

APT1

17 Sep – 5 Dec 1993
QAG

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Lee Paje, The Philippines b.1980 / Somewhere, someday when we are the sea 2021 / Oil on copper / 12 panels: 45.7 x 121.9 (each) / Commissioned for ‘The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT10). Purchased 2021 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Lee Paje

Lee Paje, The Philippines b.1980 / Somewhere, someday when we are the sea 2021 / Oil on copper / 12 panels: 45.7 x 121.9 (each) / Commissioned for ‘The 10th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ (APT10). Purchased 2021 with funds from Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Lee Paje / View full image

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