Blak Douglas, Marrickville Studio, 2023.
Blak Portraits and the Archibald Prize
Tanks Arts Centre Tank 5
11am–12pm
Step inside the world of Blak Douglas, the groundbreaking Archibald Prize winner, as he makes his highly anticipated Cairns debut at CIAF. In this rare and intimate talk, Blak Douglas takes audiences behind the scenes of Australia’s most prestigious art prize, sharing the stories, struggles and triumphs behind his finalist works and winning portrait.
Hear from Blak Douglas' powerful insight into the creative process, cultural identity and the realities of navigating the national art stage as a First Nations artist. With honesty, humour and deep reflection, Blak Douglas offers inspiration for the next generation while opening the door for more Blak voices to rise.
Do not miss this special keynote event, a unique opportunity for audiences to connect with one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary artists live in Cairns for the very first time.
Artist Talks curated by Tania Major.