Children invited to discover the art of Australia

This month, CVAR is hosting an exhibition of Indigenous Australian art, the largest that has ever reached Cyprus, which also includes some parallel events. As part of From a Continent to an Island exhibition, one side event invites families with children between five and ten years old to discover its art and their stories.

On January 28 and February 11, families can visit the exhibition at the museum and join educators in exploring Indigenous art, these Australian communities that produce it and see bark paintings for themselves. The Saturday events will both take place in the morning, from 11am to 12.30pm and cost €5 per participant. Talking about the educational event, organisers say: “Does bark painting mean something to you? The Dream Age? The rich Indigenous Australian founding myths passed down from generation to generation by ‘initiates’? If these are a lot of unknown words, then it’s time to get to know the art and culture of the Indigenous Australians!

“In this educational programme,” they continue, “you will come into contact with the objects of the temporary exhibition From a Continent to an Island, you will hear interesting stories and through various activities, you will decode – as much as you are allowed – the art of the Indigenous Australians!”

Saturday at the Museum: Bark Art – Indigenous Australians and their Culture

Educational event for children as part of the From a Continent to an Island exhibition. January 28 and February 11. 11am-12.30pm. €5. Tel: 22-300991, [email protected]