Archie Moore: kith and kin
Archie Moore's kith and kin was first presented in the Australia Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition–La Biennale di Venezia. Commissioned by Creative Australia, the exhibition was curated by Ellie Buttrose. It was on view in Venice from 20 April–24 November 2024.
The International Jury of the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia awarded kith and kin Golden Lion for best National Participation for the exhibition. It is the highest honour awarded by La Biennale and was the first time Australia had received any award at the Venice Biennale which it has attended since 1954.
In kith and kin, Moore transformed the Australia Pavilion with an expansive, genealogical chart spanning 65,000+ years. Drawing on his Kamilaroi, Bigambul, British and Scottish heritage, the installation embodies Moore's enduring exploration of history and identity, central themes in his artistic practice spanning over 30 years. His work brings international awareness to the vitality of First Nations kinship in parallel with evidence of the systemic injustices faced by First Nations Australians since British invasion in 1770. kith and kin provided audiences with the first significant opportunity to experience a solo exhibition of Moore’s art outside of Australia.
The Australian Government acquired kith and kin to gift it to the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane, and the Tate, London. The joint custodianship maps geographically Moore's matrilineal (Kamilaroi/Bigambul) and patrilineal (English/Scottish) kinship.
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