The Queensland Art Gallery’s internationally acclaimed Asia-Pacific Triennial of Cntemporary Art (APT) is back! More than an exhibition, APT3 includes an international conference, artists’ talks, perfromances, publications, a Kids’ APT, the Virtual Triennial online exhibition, and a curated Screen Cultre program of video, short film and animation.

Responding to current issues in the Asia-Pacific region, the artworks in APT3 cover a wide range of media including photography, video, CD-ROM, Internet, painting, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, installation and performance, with many works offering opportunities for audience interaction. Among the many highlights are 99 aluminium boats, filled with blue flame, winding down the Brisbane River on the opening night; an entire room adorned with delicate clay and straw sculptural figure; a fighter plane made entirely of photographs; travel agency offering virtual trips; a breathtaking 24-metre bamboo bridge suspended across the Water Mall and many more engaging and innovative artworks.

Screen Culture

As part of an expanded program of activities and events for exhibition visitors, a series of short film, video and animation accompanies the exhibition. The Screen Culture program features works from the Asia-Pacific region, various animated programs or children, selected works with appeal to youth and young audiences, experimental artists’ videos and documentaries.

Screenings are scheduled for visiting schools on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, at 11.30am and 12.30pm, while weekend programs include feature films, documentaries and children’s programs. Most screenings are presented in the Queensland Art Gallery Lecture Theatre. Admission is free.

Date: 4 September 1999
Time: From 10:00am
Venue: The State Library of Queensland

Sick and Dizzy
This film explores the intense spatial qualities of film imagery through new technology. Curated by Fion Ng (Videotage, Hong Kong, China) and Beth Jackson (Griffith Artwokrs, Griffith Universtiy, Brisbane)

Date: 5 October 1999
Time: 12:15pm
Venue: Videotage, Hong Kong

One Minute Video Festival
A collection of short videos that were initially installed and screened in a busy shopping complex in Hong Kong. The works provide a wide selection of bite-sized original and surprising vision.