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December 23, 2011
Over the three and a half weeks in Perth, we asked Yiwarra Kuju visitors to convey what they thought of the exhibition in 5 words or less. Here is the final wordcloud showing the great amount of comments we received.
Yiwarra Kuju opens in the Australian Museum, Sydney
December 21, 2011
Yiwarra Kuju opened officially at the Australian Museum in its brand new temporary exhibition space on the 17th December 2011, with a small VIP opening on the 15th. Canning Stock Route Project translator and cultural advisor Putuparri Tom Lawford, filmmaker Curtis Taylor and co-curators Monique La Fontaine and John Carty travelled to Sydney for the opening and spent a few days guiding staff and guests through the exhibition.
International Media Coverage
December 20, 2011
Over the last few weeks we have had a few more pieces of international media around the Canning Stock Route Project and Yiwarra Kuju drawn to our attention.
33,000 Visitors
December 19, 2011
Although Yiwarra Kuju was only open to the public in Perth for three and half short weeks it attracted 33,000 visitors – that is more that the average attendance to a West Coast Eagles game! Absolutely amazing WA!
Yiwarra Kuju has now opened in Sydney where it will be on display at the Australian Museum until the 22 April 2012. For more information visit the Australian Museum website…
Closing Today
November 27, 2011
It is our last day of Yiwarra Kuju in Perth and the exhibition is jam packed with eager visitors. We are about the hit the 30,000 visitors mark. It is so wonderful to see how enthusiastically the Perth public have responded to the exhibtion. Come to the Perth Convention and Exhibtion Centre before 5pm today if you don’t want to miss out!
Final Days
November 24, 2011
It is reaching the final days of Yiwarra Kuju’s time in Perth. Today we have hit an amazing 26,000 attendees. It is your last chance to come and experience this wonderful Western Australian story in its home state before it closes this Sunday.
Inspiring Schools across WA
November 24, 2011
In the last three weeks we have had nearly 40 school groups from across Western Australia visit Yiwarra Kuju: the Canning Stock Route and enjoy the rich stories from this Country.
Canning Stock Route coverage in Epoch Times
November 23, 2011
Tha Canning Stock Route Project has reached the Chinese community through recent coverage in the Epoch Times.
Warm reception coming home
November 21, 2011
Over the last few weeks, we’ve had an overwhelming amount of visitors to the Canning Stock Route exhibition.
Words from afar
November 15, 2011
I live in the UK but my daughter has her home in Mindarie and she has just sent me a link to your Canning Stock Route Project website. May I say how fascinating and thought-provoking I found it to be. Beautifully designed and written, the website, and especially its black and white pictures, has a remarkable impact.
Moments from our Public Launch
November 12, 2011
Here are just some of the highlights from the Public Launch of Yiwarra Kuju:
A significant collection of Aboriginal art
November 11, 2011
There has been a large amount of positive, emotional, and encouraging emails surrounding the Canning Stock Route Project. One of which we’d like to share…
Canning Stock Route on 720 ABC Perth
November 10, 2011
The art and stories of the Canning Stock Route make for a superlative show, says 720′s cultural commentator Victoria Laurie
Visitor Feedback
November 8, 2011
This image is a word-cloud of the comments that we have recieved so far as part of LivePad’s engagement with the exhibition. Let us know your feedback in 5 words or less in the comments section of this post
Yiwarra Kuju - a week of festivities
November 7, 2011
The first public week of Yiwarra Kuju has been filled with events, festivities and celebration. We have been joined by dozens of artists and project team members from Canning Stock Route Country in order to officially welcome Yiwarra Kuju back to Western Australia and to Perth for the first time.
One Road Festival - Saturday Nov 5th
November 3, 2011
An exciting array of activities and entertainment awaits at Yiwarra Kuju this weekend. Starting tomorrow and running through until Sunday Martumili Artists are holding a market stall in the foyer outside the exhibition at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. You will have the opportunity to purchase artworks directly from the art centre and even meet some of the artists.
CHOGM's Cultural Backdrop
November 3, 2011
Last week Yiwarra Kuju: the Canning Stock Route opened to international delegates and visitors as the cultural backdrop for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Canning Stock Route Project team members travelled from the afar to escort delegates, media and CHOGM workers through the exhibition.
Yiwarra Kuju in Perth
September 27, 2011
The record-breaking exhibition of art and new media, Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route will return to Western Australia as the cultural backdrop to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in October 2011. Produced by FORM and the National Museum of Australia, Yiwarra Kuju will be open to the public throughout November at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre as a free show (2 – 27 November) supported by a rich calendar of public program events including tours, talks and film screenings.
