Australia Now 2021: Jonathan Jones exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo - new dates

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on August 26th, 2021 at 11:46 a.m.
On the occasion of Australia Now 2021, the Palais de Tokyo is hosting the very first exhibition in France by artist Jonathan Jones, entitled Untitled (transcriptions of country), from November 26, 2021 to February 20, 2022.

As part ofAustralia Now 2021, an Australian government initiative celebrating Australian creative excellence, diversity and innovation, the Palais de Tokyo is hosting an exhibition of the work of artist Jonathan Jones from November 26, 2021 to February 20, 2022. Entitled untitled (transcriptions of country), the exhibition focuses on"the colonial transport, trade and acclimatization of indigenous plants, animals and artefacts, and the indigenous knowledge associated with them".

The starting point is Captain Nicolas Baudin 's French expedition to the Southern Territories in the early 19th century. "Imagining his works as a process of translation", the artist uses this historical event to build his project, consisting of works in different formats, each with its own particularity.

Among the most emblematic works exhibited for the occasion are the 300 plants, preserved in theNational Herbarium of the Museum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris, reproduced in embroidery and handmade by local communities. There are also sculptures based on traditional indigenous objects now lost. Then there's a"soundscape", inspired by a corroboree - an Australian Aboriginal ceremony - as transcribed during the expedition, and broadcast into space.

The idea behind these multiple formats is to highlight"the way in which the interpretation and understanding of other cultures can be modified through communication and exchange". It should also be noted that the exhibition will then be presented in Australia, at the Artspace contemporary art center in Sydney, and will be the subject of a specific publication.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From November 26th, 2021 to February 20th, 2022

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    Location

    13, avenue du président Wilson
    75116 Paris 16

    Access
    Metro line 9 "Iéna" or "Alma-Marceau" station

    Prices
    Tarif réduit: €9
    Plein tarif: €12

    Official website
    www.palaisdetokyo.com

    More information
    Open from 10am to 7pm. Closed on Tuesdays.

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