2020s - Monash University Museum of Art

Monash University

Exhibitions

MUMA presents exhibitions of contemporary art by Australian and international artists. Focusing on curatorial research and commissioning, the program includes significant solo artist projects, thematic responses to current issues and exhibitions that contribute to shaping the recent history of art.

Public Programs

Public Programs include lectures, talks, workshops, symposia, screenings and events presented for students and the wider community, connecting people, art and ideas. Varied programs bring audiences into closer contact with artists and researchers, creating spaces for discussion and participation.

Education

MUMA Education engages students and teachers through tailored programs drawing on current exhibitions and the Monash University Collection. Trained educators and artists connect students to art in meaningful ways, promoting creative thinking and critical problem-solving skills. MUMA acknowledges the diversity of all children and provides a child safe environment.

2026

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Knowing Otherwise

7 February – 2 April 2026

2025

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Image Economies

8 February – 17 April 2025

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Stolon Press: Flat earth

29 May – 12 July 2025

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Nusra Latif Qureshi

26 July – 20 September 2025

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Awakening Histories

4 October – 6 December 2025

2024

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Steven Rhall and Sung Tieu: Statecraft

3 February – 23 March 2024

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Visnja Brdar: Design Exalted

11 April – 15 June 2024

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Candice Lin: The Sex Life of Stone

29 June – 7 September 2024

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Ivan Cheng: NP

17 – 21 September 2024

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et al.: epochal

5 October – 7 December 2024

2023

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Rivermouth

4 February – 1 April 2023

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baanytaageek: Great Swamp Fragments

4 February – 1 April 2023

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Renee So: Provenance

27 April – 8 July 2023

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Thin Skin

20 July – 23 September 2023

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Paul Knight: L’ombre de ton ombre

7 October – 9 December 2023

2022

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Vivienne Binns: On and through the Surface

5 February – 14 April 2022

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Collective Movements

5 May – 23 July 2022

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Shelley Lasica: WHEN I AM NOT THERE

16–27 August 2022

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Judy Watson & Helen Johnson: the red thread of history, loose ends

10 September – 12 November 2022

2021

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Tree Story

6 February – 10 April 2021

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D Harding: Through a lens of visitation

28 April – 26 June 2021

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Connecting the World through Sculpture

7 July – 13 November 2021

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Language Is a River

27 November 2021 – 15 January 2022

2020

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Agatha Gothe-Snape: The Outcome Is Certain

8 February – 27 March 2020

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MUMA ONLINE

8 April – 1 July 2020

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Art You Can Wear

6 May – 7 June 2020

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Samson Young: Real Music

14 November – 12 December 2020

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