Art Across Time: An Australian case study

This paper examines how contemporary artists can engage with heritage art in new cultural contexts. It specifically references a 1960s work of public art in Sydney’s CBD recently rescued from demolition and creatively reimagined in response to contemporary cultural sensitivities. Working collaboratively with the artist’s estate, curatorial and cultural advisors, the project resulted in a cross-generational dialogue that breathes new relevance into an artwork that for over two decades had been concealed from public scrutiny.