Deakin University Art Gallery

Glass, ochre, iron and mud: Anindita Banerjee, Deanne Gilson, Aaron Hoffman and Todd Johnson

14 April – 6 June 2025

This exhibition marks the tenth collaborative showcase between the Deakin University Art Gallery and the School of Communication and Creative Arts. The project features the interdisciplinary and experiential artistic practices of recent alumni from the Higher Degree by Research program. Four distinguished artists, Anindita Banerjee, Deanne Gilson, Aaron Hoffman and Todd Johnson, have been invited to present current projects, reflecting the diverse perspectives emerging from Deakin's creative research community. While their approaches and inquiries have developed independently over the last four years, the exhibition reveals the artists’ shared exploration of the complexities of contemporary identity, material knowledge and understanding of place. Curated by James Lynch.

^{Image: Anindita Banerjee Third Space 2024, black and white photographic archival prints on Ilford rag paper, photo by Karan Mistry, image © copyright and courtesy of the artist}

50 Years of Collecting

12 February to 4 April 2025

This survey of the University’s Art Collection has been compiled in celebration of Deakin University’s 50 year anniversary. The exhibition takes audiences on a journey through our 50 years of collecting. Pieces are displayed marking significant milestones alongside new acquisitions, allowing visitors to explore not only the collection's origins, but also its ongoing development and reflect on the shifting trends in contemporary Australian art. Whilst on display, Deakin University students, alumni and staff will be invited to contribute an expression of interest in developing a new work for display later in the year. Launching in conjunction with this exhibition will be an updated publication about the collection as well as a publicly accessible searchable art collection database.

Opportunity to showcase your artwork

While the exhibition is on display, current Deakin staff, students and alumni are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to create a work of art for inclusion in our final exhibition for the year Face to Face Revisited in October.

EOIs close on Friday 11 April and can be submitted by completing the EOI form. Terms and Conditions apply.

Download the EOI (PDF, 163.2KB)

^{Image: Deanne Gilson Karringalabil Bundjil Murrup, Manna Gum Tree (The Creation Tree of Knowledge) 2020 ochre and acrylic on linen 90 x 100 x 3cm Deakin University Art Collection Purchase, 2021 image © copyright and courtesy of the artist}

Upcoming exhibitions

Exhibitions are held at the Deakin University Art Gallery, Melbourne Burwood Campus. Please click on the below link to see our upcoming exhibitions.

Past exhibitions

Please click on the below link to find a selection of past exhibitions, including immersive virtual tours.

Exhibition catalogues

Interactive catalogues for our past exhibitions are available via Issuu.

Visit our Art Gallery YouTube playlist to view artist interviews, panel discussions and more.

Public programs at Deakin University Art Gallery include floor talks, panel presentations and seminars. We also offer education programs for schools and community groups that feature guided exhibition and collection tours, behind-the-scenes presentations and hands-on workshops.

School programs

The Deakin University Art Gallery offers a range of vibrant and diverse education programs based on current exhibitions and the art collection. All programs are free of charge and can be tailored to suit your schools' needs and/or interests.

Community group programs and guided tours

We offer a range of different options for community groups, including outreach programs based around the Deakin University Art Collection. Contact us with your requirements and we can tailor a session for your group or arrange a guided tour.

Self-guided tours

For self-guided tours, download one of our free art collection (Deakin Downtown and Warrnambool Campus) or Sculpture Walk guides (Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Geelong Waterfront campuses).

• Deakin Downtown art collection guide
• Warrnambool Campus art collection guide
• Melbourne Burwood Campus Sculpture Walk guide
• Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Sculpture Walk guide
• Geelong Waterfront Campus Sculpture Walk guide

Visit us

The gallery is open Monday–Friday, 10am – 4pm, during scheduled exhibition dates (closed public holidays).

Cost: Free entry

Deakin University Art Gallery
Building FA
Melbourne Burwood Campus
221 Burwood Highway
Burwood, VIC 3125

To find the gallery on campus, enter Deakin University via Entrance 1, (Holland Avenue), off Burwood Highway. Continue straight for 500 metres. As you pass the overhead foot bridge, the gallery is on your right. If arriving by car, you can park in any of the bays on the left of Holland Avenue. Alternatively, follow Holland Avenue all the way around to the second parking entrance.

Parking

Parking is available at Melbourne Burwood Campus. You can buy hourly or daily parking permits by using the CellOPass parking app. Download the CellOPass parking app in the Google Play store or the App Store.

^{*Banner image: Installation view of the exhibition Jumaadi: the unaccounted sea,  17 April to 14 June 2024, Deakin University Art Gallery. © and courtesy of the artist and King Street Gallery on William, Sydney, photography Simon Peter Fox.}