Josh Muir
Josh Muir (1992–2022) was an Australian artist. His work dealt with themes related to Country, culture, identity, colonisation, mental health, generational trauma, addiction, loss and grief.[1] Muir was born in Ballarat, Victoria in 1992, and died in February 2022.[2][3][4] He was a Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara and Barkindji man. He had two children with his partner Shanaya Sheridan.
Exhibitions
A retrospective show, JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live, is scheduled to run at the Koorie Heritage Trust from March to July 2024.[1]
In June 2024, Muir's work "Bellow With Pride Don't Hide" was displayed at Melbourne's Federation Square, presented as part of 'The Blak Infinite' program at the RISING: festival.[5]
Collections
References
- ^ a b Stephens, Andrew (2024-02-21). "Artist Josh Muir was destined for fame. His death at 30 robbed us all". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-21.
- ^ Stevens, Rhiannon (2022-02-07). "Stories of struggle and joy lost as acclaimed artist Josh Muir dies aged 30". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-07-04.
- ^ Eccles, Jeremy (2022-02-09). "Josh Muir Dead at 30 » Aboriginal Art Directory". Aboriginal Art Directory. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Josh X Muir". Koorie Heritage Trust. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ https://2024.rising.melbourne/program/the-blak-infinite, Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/artist/27347/, Retrieved 2024-06-15.
External links
- Josh Muir at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Melbourne
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