Appropriation and Reclamation

Program

How is appropriation related to power? Learn about appropriation while gaining insights into how and why contemporary artists work to shift power dynamics. Discuss a selection of works by Sāmoan artists Yuki Kihara and Greg Semu, and Māori artist Lisa Reihana in context with paintings by French artist Paul Gauguin.

Location and Duration

By request
Online, 45-60 mins

Curriculum Connections

Visual Arts, Media Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and English

Themes

Visual Arts, Media Arts, Contemporary Arts, Appropriation and its Implications, First Nations Artists

Curriculum content

The excursion aligns with the Australian Curriculum Version 9.0 and is designed for:

- Year 7 – 10 students and may be adapted for use with other year levels

- Visual Arts students, with relevance to Media Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and English learning areas

- Students developing general capabilities, including Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social capability, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding and Information and Digital Literacy.

Visit the Learning Resource for extended curriculum links:

Appropriation and Reclamation - National Gallery of Australia (nga.gov.au)

Join us live online, in your classroom for a free digital excursion, delivered by our Education team including experienced learning facilitators and artist educators.

This program is 'by request'. Select an AM or PM time slot on an available date. When completing your booking specify the best time for your class. Please book at least two weeks in advance.

For further information on programs, call +61 2 6240 6777 or email groupbookings@nga.gov.au.