ASYLUM SEEKER ART CRIES FREEDOM

Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 09:00 to Friday, August 24, 2012 - 17:00

Darwin and Northern Territory residents will have a rare opportunity to see first-hand an exhibition of more than 100 works of art from asylum seekers detained in Australia’s immigration detention centres and facilities.

Local curator Vikki Riley, who has worked with the artists from Vietnam, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq and Sri Lanka, said today the 12-day exhibition at the Supreme Court of Darwin afforded art lovers as well as supporters of those in detention a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the stunning selection of high quality art works.

The exhibition opens at The Darwin Supreme Court, State square, August 9 and runs through to August 24, with weekday only access to the court from 9am-5pm. Daily guided tours free to public.

For further information and interviews, contact

Vikki Riley
0467272127
riley.vikki@gmail.com