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MARKED Exhibition Explores Graffiti and Murals in Northern Territory

exhibition · 2026-06-17

Guest curated by Dave Collins and Shay Jayawardena, the exhibition 'MARKED: Tracing Modern Murals and Graffiti Culture in the Northern Territory' presents a snapshot of marks left on surfaces across the region. It features graffiti, murals, scrawls, and signs as forms of communication—commercial, artistic, or personal. The show includes works like James Cubillo's 'Nightcliff Sea Wall' (2026), a digital photograph. The exhibition runs from 1 May to 11 July 2026 at the Northern Centre for Contemporary Art in the Northern Territory.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'MARKED: Tracing Modern Murals and Graffiti Culture in the Northern Territory'
  • Guest curated by Dave Collins and Shay Jayawardena
  • Showcases marks on surfaces including graffiti, murals, scrawls, and signs
  • Highlights that marks are forms of communication reflecting people and places
  • Includes James Cubillo's digital photograph 'Nightcliff Sea Wall' (2026)
  • Exhibition dates: 1 May to 11 July 2026
  • Venue: Northern Centre for Contemporary Art, Northern Territory

Entities

Artists

  • Dave Collins
  • Shay Jayawardena
  • James Cubillo

Institutions

  • Northern Centre for Contemporary Art

Locations

  • Northern Territory
  • Australia

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