The story unfolds
1992
Medium
synthetic polymer paint and paper on canvas
Measurements
114.8 × 214.2 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1995
© Richard Bell, courtesy Milani Gallery
Gallery location
Gallery 3
Ground Level, NGV Australia
About this work
Richard Bell’s triptych The story unfolds consists of three panels joined by hinges, each featuring layered painted and archival imagery that examines political themes including First Nations human rights and land rights in Australia. The work incorporates newspaper headlines from the past, circulating them in the present, as well as archival images of Aboriginal people in chains receiving rations while dressed in colonial English attire. Comprising a range of appropriated art styles and political slogans, The story unfolds critiques colonialism, racism and the commercialisation of Aboriginal art and culture.
Artwork Details
Accession Number
1995.4
Department
First Nations Australia
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