Virtual Landscapes Launch & Single Channel Opening

Join us for an extraordinary evening of art and technology as we celebrate the launch of augmented reality (AR) artworks by Goya Torres alongside the opening of "Single Channel" at MAP mima.

Step into the immersive world of "Virtual Street-art" by Goya Toress, where murals painted during her European residency come to life with augmented reality throughout the MAP mima grounds. From the pavilion to the bush and the lake, experience the fusion of art and technology as each piece, originating from cities across Europe, including Denmark, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Spain, is imbued with endemic animals and vegetation, symbolising our connections with nature and diversity. Goya Torres' works are recognised for their portrayal of children adorned with their spiritual animals, embodying themes of innocence, kindness, and environmental stewardship.

Complementing the launch of the virtual landscape is "Single Channel," an exhibition curated from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection, featuring moving image artworks from 2000 to 2019 by some of Australia's most prominent artists. Delve into powerful explorations of identity by artists such as Tony Albert, Destiny Deacon and Virginia Fraser collaboration, Silvana and Gabriella Mangano, Club Até, Shaun Gladwell, and Tracey Moffatt. "Single Channel" is not only a testament to the diverse artistic voices shaping Australian identity but also a reflection of the mesmerising and unexpected narratives conveyed through the medium of moving image.

Single Channel is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by the Australian Government through the National Collection Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.

Image Credits for Single Channel

Tony Albert, Girramay/Yidinji/Kuku-Yalanji peoples, I am visible (video still), 2019, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra © the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf

Shaun Gladwell, Técha Noble, Kazumichi Grime, Storm sequence (video still), 2000, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, gift of Peter Fay 2005 © Shaun Gladwell. Courtesy the artist & PALAS, Sydney.