Tony Albert's Reverb & Still at Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney Explores Racism and Memory
At Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, two new series by Tony Albert, titled Reverb and Still, are on display until 17 October 2026. This exhibition aligns with the ongoing survey of Albert's work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, which is available for viewing until 19 October. Both series delve into the persistence of imagery, language, and representation, highlighting how cultural perceptions resonate through generations. Reverb features text-based pieces that explore the intersection of racism with humour and everyday language, illustrating how words and images evolve yet maintain their influence. Still showcases collaged and hand-stitched paper works that connect diverse histories. Notable pieces include Reverb (The Art of Blending In), 2026, and Still 7, 2026, both crafted with acrylic, vintage fabric, and cotton.
Key facts
- Tony Albert's Reverb and Still are on view at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney until 17 October 2026.
- The two bodies of work complement the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia survey on view until 19 October.
- Reverb features text-based works exploring how racism resides within humour, nostalgia, and everyday language.
- Still consists of collaged and hand-stitched works on paper that bind disparate histories.
- Reverb (The Art of Blending In), 2026, is acrylic, found vintage fabric, and cotton on Arches paper, 76 × 56cm, photographed by Simon Hewson.
- Still 7, 2026, is acrylic, found vintage fabric, and cotton on paper, 31 × 20cm, photographed by Huon Lui.
- Both works are courtesy of the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Melbourne and Sydney.
- The exhibition examines the persistence of imagery, language, and representation across generations.
Entities
Artists
- Tony Albert
- Simon Hewson
- Huon Lui
Institutions
- Sullivan+Strumpf
- Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
- Art Almanac
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Gadigal