Loose Canon navigates the conventions of a ‘collection exhibition’ in relation to the way art historical ‘canons’ are formed. The idea of the ‘canon’ itself – referring to art reflecting the highest quality standard against which something can be judged within any given historical moment – has been applied loosely and according to the peculiarities of this collection. Representing a diverse range of contemporary practice, Loose Canon presents an alternative canon with the work of well-regarded artists alongside those who are often left out of the recent histories of Australian art.

Artists:
Ian W. Abdulla
Richard Bell
Gordon Bennett
Fergus Binns
Vivienne Binns
Pat Brassington
Katthy Cavaliere
Lynda Draper
Peter Ellis
James Fardoulys
Franck Gohier
Barbara Hanrahan
Katherine Hattam
Chayni Henry
Philip Juster
Billy Tjampitjinpa Kenda
Derek Kreckler
Richard Lewer
Kate Lohse
Peter Maloney
Noel McKenna
Todd McMillan
Vincent Namatjira
Lawrence Omeenyo
Patrick Pound
Andrew Sibley
Laurens Tan
Nat Thomas
Justin Trendall
Marjorie Wane
Paul Yore