'The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art' opened on the first weekend of summer with visitors enjoying the Queensland capital’s subtropical climate. A dynamic program of events kicked off the opening weekend celebrations with a cultural warming event with responses from contributing artists before the work of 70 artists, collectives and projects from 30 countries across the Asia Pacific went on view. Here’s what visitors had to say about the Asia Pacific Triennial. More than 12 000 visitors swarmed our neighbouring buildings — Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art — to take in free onsite performances, artist talks, panel discussions, cinema screenings, and drop-in art and music-making workshops. Highlights included performances by Sydney-based artist Angela Goh, Timor-Leste musician Etson Caminha and Solomon Island collective KAWAKI, a sold-out conversation with Taiwan filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang, and a choral rendition of Okui Lala’s Children’s Art Centre project, ‘Have you ever tried to listen to the sound of Brisbane’? We look forward to welcoming you at the Triennial over summer and up until 27 April 2025 for art that connects us all. Sydney-based artist Angela Goh Timor-Leste musician Etson Caminha Solomon Island collective KAWAKI Taiwan filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang Malaysian artist Okui Lala's 'Sounds of Brisbane’ project Art that shifts your view Asia Pacific Triennial Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art 30 November 2024 – 27 April 2025

‘The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’, featuring the work of 70 artists, collectives and projects from 30 countries opens at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) from Saturday 30 November 2024. The Gallery’s flagship Asia Pacific Triennial series which offers an expansive and free art experience across both gallery buildings is a much-anticipated exhibition every three years presenting a snapshot of the most exciting and innovative developments in contemporary art from around our culturally diverse region. The opening weekend of the eleventh chapter on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December includes a program of free onsite performances, artist talks, panel discussions, and drop-in art and music-making workshops. Artist Talk: Haus Yuriyal / 2.15 – 2.45 pm, Sat 30 Nov Artist Talk: D Harding / 2.45 – 3.15 pm, Sat 30 Nov Artist Talk: Mai Nguyễn-Long / 2.15 – 2.45 pm, Sun 1 Dec Live Music: Etson Caminha / 4.00 – 4.30 pm, Sun 1 Dec The exhibition, built on QAGOMA’s four-decade-long engagement in Asia and the Pacific highlights the work of First Nations, minority and diaspora cultures as well as the collective, performative and community-driven art practices that thrive in the region. This Triennial features 500 works of art, including many by artists not previously exhibited in Australia, as well as Asia Pacific Triennial Kids, seven artist projects that encourage younger audiences to explore their creativity through making and multimedia interactives, drawing and video. It also includes Asia Pacific Triennial Cinema, comprising curated surveys of filmmakers Tsai Ming-liang (Taiwan), Kamila Andini (Indonesia) and Ryusuke Hamaguchi (Japan), two thematic cinema programs, conversations and a live music and film event. Asia Pacific Triennial Kids activity space by Malaysian artist Egn Asia Pacific Triennial Cinema featuring Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang The opening weekend highlights on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December include: A performance of song, dance and stories that brings together two Solomon Islands collectives: KAWAKI and Dreamcast Theatre, within their immersive video installation Kuza Ni Tege. A live music performance by Etson Caminha (Timor-Leste) featuring the Vaihoho polyphonic singing technique unique to the Fatuluku people of Laspalos in Timor Leste. Art and music making workshops for all ages with Lê Thuý (Việt Nam); Rithika Merchant (India); Egn (Malaysia) and Etson Caminha (Timor-Leste). Ephemeral artworks: Total 2024 performed by Angela Goh (Australia) and Reimagining the Workplace 2024, by Okui Lala (Malaysia), Ana Estrada (Australia/Mexico) and Nasrikah (Malaysia). An Artist Lecture by Kawita Vatanajyankur and Pat Pataranutaporn (Thailand) about their collaborative performance work. ‘The sound of the flute is unity’ performed by Joydeb Roaja (Bangladesh), featuring the ‘plung’, a musical instrument of the Mro Indigenous people. Talks and panel discussions featuring international and local artists. Layered with responses, questions and ideas about the present moment, the Triennial explores the many issues facing humanity and looks towards the future from a vast array of cultural perspectives. It includes recent and newly commissioned works that are rich with stories of journeys, migrations, environmental care and connections to place. Queensland Art Gallery Watermall installation by Mit Jai Inn 'The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ is made possible by Founding Supporter the Queensland Government and Principal Partner Creative Australia; and is supported by Strategic Partner Tourism and Events Queensland; Principal Benefactor Haymans Electrical; Asia Pacific Triennial Kids Principal Benefactor Tim Fairfax Family Foundation; Major Partners Shayher Group, Urban Art Projects, Gadens and Crumpler; and Grantor the Office for the Arts, part of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts and more than 40 generous Exhibition Patrons and Collection Benefactors. For full list of supporters and more information visit the website. Art that makes an impact Asia Pacific Triennial Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art 30 November 2024 – 27 April 2025