Brisbane Launch of Memo, Issue 3

Grab a copy and celebrate the launch of Issue 3 of Memo magazine.

Editors Paris Lettau and Hilary Thurlow will introduce the issue, in which kitsch seems to appear as a central theme—with Catherine Liu calling political message art the “highest form of kitsch,” Slavoj Žižek delving into the kitsch depths of Trumpian political aesthetics, while others dissect sleek corporate aesthetics and social media’s performative dimensions. Artist Maria Kozic, this issue’s artist focus with articles by Gemma Topliss, Victoria Perin and Philip Brophy, takes the theme further, twisting pop aesthetics into provocative confrontations that make kitsch visceral, even violent.

There's also a special section on Art & Crime bringing together leading critics and artists confronting how stolen wages, incarceration, and colonial violence shape Australian art. 

This issue also features pieces on D Harding, Mark Rothko, Madonna Staunton, Sidney Nolan and many more. With contributions from Biddy Mahy, Penelope Jackson, Tristen Harwood, Isobel D'Cruz Barnes, Kate Meakin, Dana Kopel and others. 

Accessibility

We are committed to making the IMA accessible to people of all abilities, their families, and carers, as well as visitors of different ages and different backgrounds.

The gallery entrance is on the ground floor of the Judith Wright Arts Centre, on Berwick Street. There is wheelchair access and an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities also located on the ground floor, and we welcome guide and support dogs.

If you plan to attend this event and have specific support needs we can accommodate, please contact engagement@ima.org.au, call (07) 3252 5750, or ask our friendly staff on-site. Read our access information for visitors here.