Australian South Sea Islanders have a unique identity and heritage that has been enriching Queensland’s cultural diversity for 150 years. To mark the contribution of Australian South Sea Islanders to Queensland during this time, State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum and Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art presented a range of exhibitions, projects and events from June to November 2013.

Session 4 — Creative Connections focuses on contemporary creative expressions of heritage and memory through the work of three Australian South Sea Islander artists.

Join in a compelling conversation with Australian South Sea Islanders about their remarkable history and contemporary identity.

This event was held at the State Library of Queensland, Brisbane:
Saturday, 17 August, 2013
10:00 am – 03:00 pm
SLQ Auditorium 1, level 2

Learn more about Memories from a Forgotten People: 150 years of Australian South Sea Islander contributions to Queensland at www.slq.qld.gov.au/showcase/ASSI/memories-of-a-forgotten-people

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