Big Power Talks

Hear the next generation of Australia’s artists, art historians and curators, as current students of art history talk us through works on display in the exhibitions and

Schedule below:

Deena Loukadellis is a third year Visual Arts student at the University of Sydney, with a focused interest in art history. She finds inspiration in art from movements, such as the Renaissance, and is currently aiming to work within galleries and/or museums.

Dominique Park is a third-year Art History and Film Studies student at the University of Sydney. Her interests lie in East Asian art, photography, and collections management. She is passionate about pursuing a career in the GLAM sector and is currently seeking opportunities to develop her skills and experience.

Raha Shahidi is an art historian and curator whose research explores the intersections of visual culture and theatre performance in eighteenth century France. She is currently completing her PhD dissertation at the University of Sydney. Raha has international experience working in leading museums and art fairs, including the Venice Biennale.

Leighlyn Aguilar recently completed a Bachelor of Arts and Advanced studies at the University of Sydney, studying art history and ancient history. She received a university medal for her honours thesis, which was centred on Palestinian embroidery.

Taleah Rust is a third year Art History and Ancient History student. She is interested in undertaking an honours year exploring cross-cultural exchange within art and in the future wishes to work within collection management and education programs in the GLAM sector.

Valesca de Jongh is a second year Art History student and Dalyell Scholar at the University of Sydney. Returning from internships in Europe, she is looking to further broaden her horizons within the Arts. She is currently taking a semester off university to participate in creative projects and explore her interests in art fairs, auctions and philanthropy.

Bomi Park majors in Art History and minors in Visual Arts. Passionate about exploring the intersections of art, design, culture, and history through visual storytelling, she aspires to engage in international GLAM opportunities. She is currently a student intern at the Chau Chak Wing Museum gaining hands-on experience in research, curation, and campus loans.

Maeve Sullivan is a third-year Art History and English student, recently returned from an exchange program at New York University. She currently works as a Gallery Assistant at Ngununggula Regional Gallery and is interning as a Curatorial Assistant at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Qinchao He (Dylan) is a second-year undergraduate students majoring in Art History and Digital Cultures. With the combination of art and media studies, he is trying to persue a career in the GLAM sector.

Noah Farrugia is a third year Art History and Archaeology student planning to pursue a Master’s program to further explore material culture and the connections between people and places.

Sage Belgum recently completed an undergraduate degree in Art History and International Relations at the University of Sydney and will commence Honours in Art History in 2026. Her research interests span photography, gender studies, and political aesthetics. She is currently gaining experience in both the gallery and editorial sectors.

Visitor advice (): This exhibition reproduces an anti-fascist poster. One image used in the exhibition contains nudity.

Visitor advice (): Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are respectfully advised that this exhibition contains names and artworks of people who have passed away.

Some artworks contain graphic imagery including nudity.

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