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Archaeology, Art and Colonialism in the Middle East: A Biennale Panel Discussion

A panel discussion of archaeologists and artists who work in the Middle East exploring colonial legacies in both disciplines.
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Archaeology and the collection of antiquities from the ancient Middle Eastern world was one of the colonial legacy of European intervention in the region in the 19th and 20th centuries and is referenced by numerous artists in the Biennale.

In this wide-ranging panel discussion for the Biennale of Sydney, and co-presented by the Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation (NEAF) experts discuss the legacy of colonialism on archaeology and art in the region and of that impact in the 21st century.

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Event details

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Description : Thursday 7 May <br> 6 pm - 7 pm (AEST) <br>

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Title : Where

Description : Nelson Meers Foundation Auditorium <br> Chau Chak Wing Museum

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Description : $5 General Admission <br> Free for students, CCWM Members and NEAF Members

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About our panellists

Dr Craig Barker (moderator), Education and Experience Manager, Chau Chak Wing Museum and Director of the Paphos Theatre Project

Emeritus Professor Diana Wood Conroy (University of Wollongong), artist and archaeologist

Dr Melissa Kennedy, Lecturer, Discipline of Archaeology, The University of Sydney and co-director of the Prehistoric AlUla and Khaybar Excavation Project (PAKEP) and the Ha'il Archaeology Identification Project (HAIP)

Plan your visit

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Description : In the interest of sustainability and where possible, we encourage attendees to take public transport to this event. Visit Transport for NSW to plan your journey.

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Description : There is limited parking on campus. For details about parking and travel options, visit the University's page on getting to our campus. <br>

Link URL: https://www.sydney.edu.au/museum/about-us/getting-here.html

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Description : The Chau Chak Wing Museum is committed to making our space, collections, exhibitions and programs accessible for all audiences. <br>

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