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BLAZE

stacked glass and red bricks. TV instillation in the background featuring the artist lifting bricks.
stacked glass and red bricks. TV instillation in the background featuring the artist lifting bricks.

Overview

BLAZE is an exciting group exhibition at Canberra Contemporary, featuring eight emerging artists from the Kamberri/ Canberra region and beyond. BLAZE spotlights: Asil Habara, Isaac Kozlovskis, Nathan Nhan, Eliott O'Dowd, Litia Roko, Florence Steel, Natasha Tareen and Jackson Taylor. Curated by Sophia Cai, Artistic Director and CEO of Canberra Contemporary.

These eight artists will engage with various themes, ranging from identity and autonomy to the significance of today's algorithmic culture and its effect on socialisation. Working across diverse mediums spanning ceramics, painting, sculpture, glass, textiles, printmaking, video and installation, these artists signal an exciting direction in contemporary visual arts practices today.

Dates

2 May – 20 Jun 2026
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Canberra Contemporary44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
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