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4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art invites you to join us to celebrate the opening of House of Gold, a solo exhibition by Bidjara artist Dr Christian Thompson AO, on Friday,19 April from 6pm - 8pm.

About House of Gold:
Curated by Thea Baumann, Con Gerakaris and curatorial assistant Reina Takeuchi, 'House of Gold' continues Thompson's exploration of his Southern Chinese heritage, dating back to the 1850s. Taking its title from a Chinese proverb relating to literature, this exhibition celebrates the book as a source of power and enlightenment. Thompson deconstructs relationships of power between intersectional identities and colonialism, inviting viewers to reflect on the complex narratives that define our cultural heritage.

About Dr Christian Thompson AO:
Dr Christian Thompson AO is a Bidjara/Chinese-Australian contemporary artist known for exploring identity and history. His diverse practice includes photography, video, sculpture, performance, and sound. His series New Gold Mountain features Burdi Burdi (Fire Fire) (2021), reflecting on his heritage and the preservation of Bidjara language. Thompson's art often combines synth-heavy instrumentation, breath, and spoken word, highlighting the endangered status of First Nations languages. He was the first Aboriginal Australian admitted to Oxford University in 2010 and is recognised for his significant contributions to the visual arts, receiving the Officer of the Order of Australia in 2018.

For more information about House of Gold, visit:
https://4a.com.au/exhibitions/house-of-gold

Header image: Dr Christian Thompson AO, Double Happiness, 2021, courtesy the artist

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4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
181-187 Hay Street , Haymarket New South Wales 2000

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