Northern Territory Minister for Tourism Sport and Culture Lauren Moss

New Exhibition To Illuminate The Wet

Victor P Taffa

A spectacular new Wet Season exhibition by world-renowned artist Bruce Munro is set to light up the Darwin CBD and bring thousands of extra visitors during the traditionally quieter tourist period.

Funded through the Northern Territory Government’s $103 Million Turbocharging Tourism stimulus package, the exhibition is part of a strategic investment into festivals and events, recognising their ability to support liveability, tourism and local jobs.

 

“Territory Government continues to invest in the arts and tourism industry because creating jobs for Territorians is our number one priority.” Minister for Tourism Sport and Culture Lauren Moss said.

“With Darwin as the host for the largest exhibition Mr. Munro has undertaken in Australia, I am incredibly excited to see new experiences and opportunities come to life for Darwin locals, and expect this to become a catalyst for travellers who wish to explore and see Darwin during the Top End’s traditional off-peak tourist season.”

Northern Territory Government has allocated $3.5 Million over 2 financial years FY18-19 and FY19-20.

An immersive light exhibition, ‘Bruce Munro: Tropical Light’ will run from October 2019 to April 2020.

Well known for his work ‘Field of Light’ at Uluru, this unique Darwin exhibition will be the largest Australian exhibition undertaken by Mr. Munro, featuring 8 immersive large-scale light installations through the CBD and Waterfront.

Display will represent a collection of new and existing work that reflects Mr. Munro’s experiences in Australia and the Northern Territory, including:

• Darwin’s natural beauty,
• Glorious sunsets,
• Unique wildlife,
• Welcoming locals.

“To be invited to create an exhibition is always a privilege. Every city has its own unique fingerprint and Darwin is no exception to the rule.” Mr. Bruce Munro said.

“It is a very relaxed, cultural and culinary melting pot located at the top end of Australia between a vast tropical forest and an aquamarine coastline. Darwin is a veritable jewel that shines bright after each tropical downpour…it’s a place of adventure and inspiration.”

It will include 2 new and unique Northern Territory-specific installations, both reflecting history and place with visual and auditory experiences.

This 6-month exhibition is part the Northern Territory Government’s strategy to create and deliver events that can disperse and extend visitation in the Northern Territory.

Mr. Munro has exhibited his work across Europe, UK, United States of America and South Korea, generating strong visitation.

Local artists and art enthusiasts will have opportunities to be involved in the project, with a community engagement program to be released in the coming months.