Naminapu Maymuru-White
Sky Gazing
ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum
5 Oct 24 – 16 Feb 25
Selected Works
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Naminapu Maymuru-White, Milŋiyawuy - The River of Heaven and Earth, 2021. Sky Gazing, ARoS 2024. Installation views: Anders Sune Berg © ARoS 2024

Exhibition Text

Curated by Juliana Engberg, Sky Gazing explores the ways artists have considered and been inspired by the vast spaces and events of the universe and its impacts on art and nature here on Earth.

Including works by celebrated contemporary artists, Sky Gazing also presents Danish and European masters, whose works broaden our understanding of man’s eternal fascination with sky gazing from the observational to the abstract.

The sky is hidden, symbolic and sacred in works from Dutch still life, Danish Romanticism, and Italian journey paintings, reminding us that the sky holds significance in many cultures.

Sky Gazing introduces Danish audiences to the beautiful spirit works of Australian indigenous artist Naminapu Maymuru-White (b.1952) whose larrakitj (memorial poles, ed.) tell the story of the Milky Way, The River and the ‘everytime’ place of souls who travel between the sky and earth.

Sullivan+Strumpf acknowledge the Indigenous People of this land, the traditional custodians on whose Country we work, live and learn. We pay respect to Elders, past and present, and recognise their continued connection to culture, land, waters and community.

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