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Unsettling Queenstown
Media release – Design Tasmania, 14 August 2024
Unsettling Queenstown 3 August – 8 September 2024
Design Tasmania is proud to present Unsettling Queenstown – architecture for recovering country, the Australian representation at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2023. Haunted by a large-scale copper replica of the belvedere of Queenstown’s Empire Hotel, this show immerses audiences in the dark magnetism of Tasmania’s history and landscapes, opening unsettling perspectives on decolonising architectures and alternative futures.
Our first public program for the exhibition included a panel discussion with Unsettling Queenstown’s Creative Directors who shared the ideas behind the making of the Biennale exhibition. We also hosted First Nations arts and cultural leaders discussing issues relating to cultural renewal and colonialism. We thank Aunty Theresa Sainty, Julie Gough and Ali Gumillya Baker (facilitator), and the Creative Directors for sharing their time and thoughts.
Our second public program event here at Design Tasmania (hosted by the Australian Institute of Architects – Tasmania Chapter) will be on Saturday 31 August 11am – 12.30pm. The speakers will talk about how they consider Country and First Nations perspectives when designing.
Speakers include Ashley Halliday (Ashley Halliday Architects), Paul Wakelam (Paul Wakelam Architect) and Felicity Bott (Great Southern Dance), with more to be confirmed.
We’d love for you to join us. Entrance is free, but please register by using the link below.