In what ways and to what extent are exhibitions shaped by implicit and explicit political forces? Censorship, national pride, geopolitics, cultural inclusion and religion are some of the issues that will be explored in this forum on the politics of exhibitions.

Jackie Menzies will bring a world perspective to the discussion, particularly through her experience in curating major Asian exhibitions such as 'BUDDHA, Radiant Awakening' (2001), and ‘GODDESS, Divine Energy’ (2006).  Jackie is Head Curator, Asian Art at the Art Gallery of NSW. 

Michelle Antoinette will talk about the influence of contemporary art from outside Euro-American centres on the politics of representation in art galleries and museums. She will make particular reference to art and politics in Singapore. Michelle is an ARC Postdoctoral Fellow at the School of Cultural Enquiry at the RSHA.

Sarah Scott will draw on her experience in pre-selection for Indigenous art awards to  consider some of the complex issues that exhibitions of Indigenous art have – and continue to generate. Sarah is convenor of the Museums and collections program in Liberal Arts at ANU.