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A touring exhibition by the National Gallery of Australia featuring work by some of the country’s leading artists will land in Bordertown in October.

Single Channel has been curated to travel with ease across Australia and reinforces the National Gallery’s commitment to making the national collection more accessible to more Australians.

The exhibition presents single-channel video installations which consider the influence of movement in storytelling by First Nations and Australian artists – Tony Albert, Destiny Deacon and Virginia Fraser, Silvana and Gabriella Mangano, Club Até, Shaun Gladwell and Tracey Moffatt.

Senior Curator of First Nations Art Tina Baum, Gulumirrgin (Larrakia) / Wardaman / Karajarri peoples, explained the moving image works in Single Channel consider the rhythmic, deliberate or gestural movement of the body to tell stories, to express ideas and to reinforce experience which has occurred in Australia since time immemorial to today.

“Expression through motion has guided the First Peoples of Australia through to new Australians – who have moved across Country and from their countries of origins – as they connect with Communities, Country and cultures,” Tina said. “Whether through theatre or ceremonial action, individual or collective performance, small or grand gestures – movement continues to enable artists to tell their stories.”

National Gallery director Dr Nick Mitzevich said the national collection belongs to all Australians.

“With the most comprehensive collection of visual art in the country, the national collection is a vital part of Australia’s cultural heritage,” he said. “With projects such as Single Channel, we create opportunities across the country for more Australians to engage with the collection, aligning with the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy ‘Revive.”

As moving image works, this touring exhibition is a low-cost and sustainable alternative for sharing the national collection with regional partners.

Presented on a single screen, this touring exhibition has been designed to be displayed in smaller regional galleries and non-traditional gallery settings – allowing the collection to reach locations and audiences otherwise unattainable.

Tatiara District Council Mayor Liz Goossens said she was thrilled Bordertown was on the national touring line-up for the exhibition.

“Single Channel tells some important historical stories, and we are so pleased to have an opportunity to view such a unique and high-calibre collection,” she said.

You’ll be able to see Single Channel in the Tatiara Civic Centre / Walkway Gallery Foyer (Level 2) from October 21 to February 24 next year.

Screening weekdays from 10am-4pm. Single Channel is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by the Australian Government through the National Collection Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.