Archie Moore, an Indigenous Australian artist, has been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale for his installation 'kith and kin.' This monumental family tree, which traces back 65,000 years, represents a significant achievement as Moore becomes the first Australian to win this top prize, outperforming artists from 85 other countries. His work, noted for its deep connection to Aboriginal themes, was part of Australia's national exhibition at the event. The Venice and Sydney Biennales have also been highlighted for showcasing the transformative rise of Indigenous and First Nations artists, emphasizing stories and perspectives rooted in land and sea.
Indigenous artist Archie Moore first Australian to win top prize at Venice Biennale. https://t.co/0Q4G9K2YOh
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Archie Moore, an Indigenous Australian artist, won the top prize at the Venice Biennale. He beat artists representing 85 other countries to become the first Australian winner for his installation, “kith and kin,” which includes a monumental family tree. https://t.co/aK8suHcMTQ
Archie Moore’s Australian Pavilion wins Venice Biennale’s coveted Golden Lion for best national exhibition #VeniceBiennale #goldenlion https://t.co/lw2udTBcKx
#ArtBaselStories: The transformative rise of Indigenous and First Nations artists. At the Venice and Sydney Biennales, they highlight the importance of stories and perspectives rooted in land and sea. Read full story: https://t.co/81tDkOPFgz https://t.co/SvLYh3cPFl
‘Very totemic and very Aboriginal’: Australia’s entry at Venice Biennale is a family tree going back 65,000 years 🌳🇦🇺 https://t.co/QIqQWUqk1R
‘Very totemic and very Aboriginal’: Australia’s entry at Venice Biennale is a family tree going back 65,000 years https://t.co/8zHXfmDd6C