ArtBroken 

 ArtBroken is an audacious exploration of the concept of 'broken'—shattering conventions, traditions, and preconceptions to redefine artistic expression. This multifaceted exhibition brings together a group of diverse artists, each interpreting the theme through their own distinct medium and experience. From fractured canvases to reassembled materials, from performance art to animatronics, ArtBroken defies expectations and invites audiences into a space of creative disruption.


Inspired by art including Ioanna Thymianidis’ groundbreaking performance in 2023, where she created a sculpture in a destructive performance artwork, ArtBroken extends this act of defiance across multiple disciplines. Peter Gough’s ‘Frankenstein Art’ transforms the canvas from a pristine medium into an expressive battlefield, breaking free from traditional expectations. Jimmy Bamble experiments with animatronics, bringing his cartoon bear to life in a unique fusion of painting and movement. Craig Smith repurposes discarded furniture and found objects, using historical imagery to create an installation that questions artistic permanence. David Dalzell explores themes of cancellation, resilience, and queer mythology through visual and performance art. Sophie Bound embraces vulnerability by stepping outside of her comfort zone, shedding the need for approval, and creating immersive three-dimensional works.


The exhibition will incorporate interactive elements, breaking traditional gallery separations and immersing the audience in a dynamic, evolving space. By dismantling norms and revealing process alongside the final artworks, ArtBroken fosters an experience where creation and destruction coalesce into something entirely new.


Through risk-taking, experimentation, and boundary-pushing expression, ArtBroken celebrates the power of breaking away—from convention, expectation, and limitation—inviting audiences to witness the transformative energy of artistic disruption.



Darwin Visual Arts

25 July - 16 August

Open Wednesday 12pm - 5pm; Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday  (artist run) 10am - 2pm

Exhibition Opening – Friday 25 July 6pm


June 24, 2025
This exhibition reflects the ‘Revitalisation’ of ‘Femininity’ and ‘Cultural Resilience’.
June 24, 2025
These pieces capture the spirit and rebellion of the world’s most unforgettable musicians.
June 24, 2025
Inspired by the unpredictable nature and vivid colours of Darwin’s wet season
June 24, 2025
Discover the bold, imaginative world of Darwin’s own trailblazing publisher Wild North Comics.
April 22, 2025
Explore the nature of local lifestyles with intent to capture funky fashions and everyday living in Darwin. The artworks displayed will depict the fun, enigmatic and colourful existence of tropical Darwin during the day, and the busy, energetic nightlife around its local haunts.
April 22, 2025
Step into the vibrant world of the Australian Top End with Colours of Home, an exhibition of predominantly pastel paintings that capture the striking beauty of the local landscape.
April 22, 2025
‘Ways of Seeing: Miya/Significant Plants – Beginnings’ showcases works from five culturally diverse, female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, Nena Zanos - created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach. Artworks reflect each artist’s personal connection to chosen plants. Accompanying stories and video communicate cultural knowledge.
April 22, 2025
The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, ‘Solar Flare’ depicting a solar explosion also, ‘Meteor Shower’ and ‘Supernova’. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, ‘The Wormhole’ and ‘Galaxy’s Breath’ depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.
April 15, 2025
Have you ever spent so long not talking to other people that when you finally did, your voice cracked? Have you ever been somewhere so remote that if you died, no-one would know and you might not be found for weeks - if ever?
April 15, 2025
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