Justene Williams: Once We Were Mudskippers

3 OCTOBER 2026 - 6 MARCH 2027

Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)

Spanning performative videos, sculpture, sound and installation from the past 20 years, including a wealth of new works, 'Once We Were Mudskippers' emphasises the aesthetic ambition of Justene Williams's expansive practice.

Like the amphibious fish invoked by the exhibition's title, which exist between worlds, Williams's artworks are an amalgam of materials and approaches and remain grounded in art history while reflecting contemporary issues.

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.