First Nations artists Superpowered tour to wow kids in Queensland

Giovanni Torre
Giovanni Torre Published January 6, 2023 at 10.29am (AWST)

A travelling exhibition developed by First Nations artists will wow communities in Queensland over the next four months.

"Superpowered on Tour" will be at the City of Logan's Logan Central Library during January and February, Beenleigh Library in March, and Logan North Library in April.

The tour, presented in collaboration with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), features four interactive projects for children, including making kangaroo masks and 'super-powered hero' costumes.

The tour features leading First Nations artists Tony Albert (Girramay/Yidinyji/Kuku Yalanji peoples), Gordon Hookey (Waanyi people), Vincent Namatjira (Western Aranda people) and Kaylene Whiskey (Yankunytjatjara people).

Mr Hookey will visit Logan Central Library on Saturday, 25 February, to talk about the inspiration for his art and do a reading of his picture book The Sacred Hill, which features in Superpowered on Tour.

The Sacred Hill tells the story of four spirited kangaroos that go on an adventure that leads them home. Copies of the book are available for loan from Logan Libraries. A braille copy will also be available at each library hosting the tour's display and activities.

The three libraries will also host Superpowered on Tour Kids Club activities.

For more details and to book into any of the library activities including Gordon Hookey's session, community members should visit the library's What's On page.

Families can also join Superpowered on Tour at Logan Art Gallery from Tuesday, 17 January to Saturday, 21 January (10am to 2pm each day). No bookings are required at the gallery.

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