Published: 17 Jan 2010

UnAustralian: Reimaging National Identity

Since the late 1990s the term un-Australian has been used freely, appearing everywhere from front bench politics to the sporting arena. But what does it mean to be un Australian?

The term implies that there are fundamental characteristics shared across our society that bind us as Australians regardless of our diversity, and to be un-Australian is to challenge this. However, cultural stereotypes aside, is there a national identity that reflects the reality of our everyday lives or is it simply a myth?

Utilising works drawn from the QUT Art Collection, UnAustralian: Reimaging National Identity reflects on the role that art plays in confirming and challenging ideas of national identity.

Curated by Megan Williams

Presented by QUT Art Museum

Source: QUT Art Museum

Venue Details

Venue: QUT Art Museum
Cost: FREE
Start Date: Tuesday 9th of February 2010
End Date: Sunday 4th of July 2010

Enquiries

Ms Emma Cain
Administrative Assistant (Tu, W & Th AM) / KE EMu Project Officer (M, Th PM & F)

Tel:: +61 (07) 3138 5370

Email:: mailto:artmuseum@qut.edu.au

Webpage:: http://www.artmuseum.qut.com

QUT Art Museum

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday until 8pm
Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm
Public holidays Closed

Admission

General admission free

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2 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Phone

Ph. +61 07 3138 5370
Fax. +61 07 3138 5371

Postal Address

GPO Box 2434
Brisbane
QLD 4001
Australia

Facilities

QUT Art Museum is located at QUT Gardens Point Campus on the north bank of the Brisbane River, at the end of George Street, next to the City Botanic Gardens and 10 minutes walk from the city centre.

Free guided tours are available for interested groups by advance booking, phone 07 3138 5370 or book online.

By Foot: The Museum is a short walk from the city down George Street, or across the Goodwill Bridge.

By CityCat: The Museum is a short walk from the QUT CityCat terminal.

By Bus: From the northern suburbs, exit at the Queen Street bus terminal (10 mins walk to the end of George Street). From the southern suburbs, exit at the Mater Hill or South Bank Busway Stations (10 mins walk across the Goodwill Bridge

By train: From the northern suburbs, exit at Roma Street Station (20 mins walk to the end of George Street). From the southern suburbs, exit at the South Bank Station (10 mins walks across the Goodwill Bridge)

By car: Paid parking (maximum stay 4 hours) is available 7 days/24 hours in the QUT Short Term Park under the freeway on Gardens Point Road, off Alice Street

QUT Art Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Contacts

Ms Emma Cain
Administrative Assistant (Tu, W & Th AM) / KE EMu Project Officer (M, Th PM & F)
Phone: +61 (07) 3138 5370
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Miss Kendra Todd
Visitor Services Assistant
Phone: +61 (07) 3138 5370

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