2 November 2023

Creative Resident: Lara Chamas 

Testing Grounds, 391 Queen St




As an artist, knowledge, learning, sharing, and research usually take different modes, not limited to just reading and writing. Where does this fit in within an institution?

Reflecting on my time in academia, during my time in the library I have pondered; what constitutes knowledge, what makes knowledge valid when it doesn’t fit in a box? Where does cultural knowledge, storytelling, anecdotes, gut feelings, oral history go? And why isn’t it automatically good enough?

Join Lara for a discussion and sharing around the 'dining table'. Light refreshments provided.

Proudly supported by the Besen Family Foundation.


12pm-5pm, Thursday-Sunday

Melbourne Art Library, Naarm
Testing Grounds Emporium,
438 Queen St,
Naarm / Melbourne VIC 3000
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which we operate, and respect their enduring connection to country. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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