*Please note, in response to the COVID-19 situation, this public program has been cancelled. In conversation: Photomechanical with Yvette Hamilton, Jack Harman, Matthew James & Zan Wimberley. Wednesday 18 March 6-7:30 pm In Camera Lucida Roland Barthes states ‘I wanted to learn at all costs what photography was “in itself” by what essential feature it […]
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Gestural Robotics Workshop with Vaughan Wozniak-O’Connor Wednesday 11 March, 1-2pm, THINK SPACE How can robots draw? Could this change the way we think about the handmade? Join artist Vaughan Wozniak O’Connor, in a workshop that discusses art, technology and the blurry line between digital and physical. In this one hour lunchtime workshop, Wozniak O’Connor will discuss his use […]
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Running Dog X Verge 2020 AUTOMATE ME Thursday 5 March, 6-8 pm Running Dog presents a night of screenings, text and performance for Automate Me—the first in a series of events in partnership with Verge Gallery in 2020. Bringing together the work of Rory Green (AUS), Alison Nguyen (USA), Jens Settergren (DEN), and Kynan Tan […]
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Thursday 6 February6pm-7:30pm Convened by Sharon Hong Taking cues from This is who I am, Queer Stories will be an intimate conversation and experience exchange examining racial and political topics relating to the LGBTQIA+ community. By opening the discussion to the wider community, this conversation seeks to broaden a deeper understanding of the experiences of […]
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Special guest: CLYPSO (Claudine Michael)Performances by Indira Elias, Grace Barr and Harnit Bharaj Saturday 23 November 1-4pm Aftersound is a performance program curated by Sydney artist Rainbow Chan. While the gallery’s concrete floors, tall windows and floating walls might present spacial challenges for a regular musical performance, Aftersound invites performers to explore, play with and tease out these spatio-temporal […]
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Toksave: Culture Talks Thursday 14th November 6-9pm, doors open at 5:30 RSVP: eventbrite In celebration of the UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages, PARADISEC, The Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Verge Gallery present the podcast launch of Toksave: Culture Talks. PARADISEC is the Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures. The podcast is […]
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Running Dog at Verge Wed 13 November 6-8pmFree admission MIGHT DELETE LATER will bring together Sophie Penkethman-Young, Emma O’Neill and Danielle Karlikoff in conversation with Running Dog contributor Mariam Arcilla to discuss artworld habits, online personas and algorithms in an Instagram era. The panel will explore how contemporary art is digested and refreshed through social […]
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Running Dog Eme and Soo-Min Shim Thursday 5 September6-9pm Usapan Sa La Mesa is a decolonizing process and gathering of Filipinx/Filipinos/Pinays on stolen Gadigal land, organised by the interdisciplinary artist Eme and Running Dog contributor Soo-Min Shim. It involves practicing Kapwa (shared identity), the sharing of experiences, knowledge and unpacking together in the hopes of achieving […]
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Cameron Emmerson-Elliott & Patrick Matthew August 296.30-8.30pmFree entry Leaning on a tradition of musical offerings that reflect on conceptual propositions from artistic legends, Verge will present a live performance night with Cameron Emmerson-Elliott and Patrick Matthews. Guitarist, singer/songwriter and practicing visual artist Cameron Emerson-Elliott has toured internationally as part of the highly regarded indie-rock band […]
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Opening 8 August, 6-9 pmLive performances Biting MorselTiyan Baker (NSW), Brian Fuata (NSW), Evelyn Kwok (NSW), Claudia Nicholson (NSW), Leila El Rayes (NSW), and Emele Ugavule (NSW). OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION Biting Morsel curated by Tulleah Pearce Biting Morsel is an evening of live performance and installation to celebrate Verge’s tenth birthday curated by Tulleah Pearce. […]
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