Overview

• Archie Moore's 'kith and kin' exhibition at the Australia Pavilion has been awarded the Golden Lion for Best National Participation at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
• The exhibition features a genealogical chart spanning 65,000 years, emphasizing the historical and ongoing struggles of Indigenous Australians.
• A reflective pool at the center of the exhibit displays records of First Nations deaths in custody, symbolizing the high incarceration rates.
• The artwork also explores themes of kinship and the interconnectedness of all living things, reflecting Aboriginal views on relationality.
• This marks the first time an Australian artist has received the Golden Lion for national participation at the Venice Biennale.