Archie Moore’s 'kith and kin' Wins Golden Lion at Venice Biennale 2024

The Australian Pavilion's exhibition, curated by Ellie Buttrose and commissioned by Creative Australia, highlights the impact of incarceration on Indigenous families.

• 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.

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