Tehran-born Melbourne artist Hoda Afshar's stunning images look like they could be spruiking a new tourist destination. There are lush tropical jungles, white sands and sapphire waters.
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However, his film Remain was not filmed on a resort, but on Manus Island.
Remain asks audiences to rethink how we look at marginalised people while documenting individual stories of refugee journeys, including that of acclaimed writer, journalist and academic Behrouz Boochani.
Remain was selected for the prestigious Primavera exhibition at Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in 2018, highlighting work of artists under 35.
Remain opens on Saturday November 9.
EVENTS
November 9: Guided Tour - Peter Minson: Six decades in reflection, 11am, National Art Glass Gallery. Free.
November 22: Launch - Summer Exhibition Program. Doors open 6pm. Main Galleries and National Art Glass Gallery. Free.
November 23: Talk - Contemporary practice with George Adams and Ron Adams of Galerie Pompom, Sydney 12-12.30pm. Main Gallery. Free. George and Ron will talk about the history of MOP Projects and their thoughts on current artistic practices and the future of artist run spaces.
November 23: Artist Talk - Andrew Sullivan. 11am-12pm. Main Gallery. Free. Sulman Prize winning artist Andrew Sullivan provides the story behind his upcoming exhibition, Survey into the Cretaceous.
RSVPs for events appreciated on 6926 9660
LAST CHANCE
Dhaganha: come here to visit. Closing Sunday November 10. Main Gallery.
Scott Howie: Claimant. Closing Sunday November 10. The Channel.