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CURRENT EXHIBITION
Natural History Illustration and Beyond
15 May – 5 June 2026
The University of Newcastle’s Natural History Illustration Program has had a strong reputation for producing exceptional artists who bridge the gap between art and science. This exhibition invites a curated selection of Alumni and mid-career artists who create work with meticulous detail and scientific accuracy. Through various mediums the artists highlight Australia’s unique natural history.
This exhibition is presented in parallel with Natural History Illustration and Beyond at Cstudios Art Gallery, 518 Hunter Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
Please join the artists for the launch event at the University Gallery on Saturday 16 May from 1pm.
IMAGE: Linda Lunnon ‘Sense of Place’, 2014, mixed media, 49 x 64 cm
PREVIOUS EXHIBITION
Traces of the Hand
4 March – 9 May 2026
Traces of the Hand is a cross-cultural ceramic exhibition developed through the Moree Arts Community Centre (MACCI). Bringing together the creative practices of Aunty Paula Duncan, Candice Paton, Tibby Duncan, Sandra O'Loughlin, Anna Duncan, and curator, Dr Moj Habibi, the exhibition reflects an ongoing studio practice shaped through community, care, and shared creativity.
Emerging from a collective process grounded in listening, memory, and the presence of hands working together – each piece bears the imprint of the hand that formed it, revealing gesture, presence, and the quiet strength of shared making. With the generous support and guidance of Elders, the exhibition has developed with deep respect for ancestral knowledge and the living cultures of Country.
A quiet dialogue between Persian and First Nations cultural traditions informs the exhibition. While shaped by distinct histories, both carry enduring narratives of survival, spirituality, connection to land, and the preservation of cultural knowledge across generations.
Please join the artists for the launch event at the University Gallery on Saturday 7 March from 2pm.
IMAGE: Dr Moj Habibi and Aunty Paula Duncan, Ancestral Resonance, 2023, Hand built and hand painted ceramic, 47 × 26 × 24 cm. Photography courtesy Bruce Tindale.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.