Reko Rennie opens ‘REKOSPECTIVE’ at The National Gallery of Victoria

11 Oct 2024

REKOSPECTIVE: the Art of Reko Rennie is now open at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

Coinciding with Rennie’s upcoming solo at Ames Yavuz Sydney, REKOSPECTIVE spans over two decades of the artist’s career, confronting the intersections between Indigenous identity, contemporary politics and the built environment.

This immersive exhibition charts the bold and dynamic practice of renowned Kamilaroi artist, Reko Rennie. The exhibition resists a conventional chronological sequence, allowing audiences to freely navigate the intersection between culture, politics and identity from a contemporary First Nations perspective.

Rennie’s distinctive style, which blends iconography from his Kamilaroi heritage with contemporary media, explores the complexities of his Aboriginal identity and Melbourne upbringing. This major survey challenges traditional legacies of painting and celebrates Rennie’s global acclaim as a visionary voice in contemporary Indigenous art.

The exhibiton is on view until 27 January 2025 at NGV, The Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square, Melbourne

Image: Installation view of REKOSPECTIVE at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, 2024. Photographed by Kate Shanasy, courtesy the artist and the NGV.