Two artists. Two continents. One epic current.
Crossing Currents brings the depth of Latin American magical realism and the e eclectic spirit of modern French folklore to Naarm/Melbourne. A colourful collision of stories, identities, and dreams.
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Exhibition Runs: 6 Nov - 30 Nov 2025
Opening Night: Thu 6 Nov, 6 - 9pm (Free RSVP)
Performance Event: Fri 14 Nov, 6 -8.30pm ($25)
RSVP Opening Night (Free event)
https://events.humanitix.com/crossing-currents-exhibition
Performance Event tickets ($25)
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MORE ABOUT CROSSING CURRENTS
‘Crossing Currents’ is a collaborative exhibition by Future Cultures, the Naarm/Melbourne-based artist collective formed by Katherine Gailer (Katira, COL) and Lucy Desbordes (Lucy Lucy, FR). The immersive exhibition brings together large-scale paintings, installations, motion graphics, and live performances to extend their ongoing cross-cultural dialogue.
Merging voices from disparate cultures, the artists offer unique yet cohesive perspectives on the contemporary weaving cultures, identity, and modernity. Their collaborative works become a meeting point for dialogue, shared vision, and co-creation. It unfolds as a dynamic space where heritage and transformation intersect.
Infused with Latin American iconography, Katira’s vibrant compositions offer a glimpse into a world of magical realism. Her portal-like paintings are rooted in nature and community. Steeped in symbolism and mythology, her vivid artworks open a doorway into ancestry and cultural memory.
Lucy’s work blends French folklore with contemporary global and Australian aesthetics to explore culture and the power of diversity. Her pieces deconstruct clichés of French identity, presenting instead a vision of her heritage shaped by diasporic narratives and cultural hybridity.
Reflecting on the complex history of the Australian story, they imagine new modes of connection across cultures and peoples, one that pays respect to country and story, where heritage and transformation intersect. As two evolving women from disparate cultures, they envision an equitable future that fosters agency through shared creation and feminine empowerment.
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Venue: Meat Market Stables (2 Wreckyn St, North Melbourne)
Exhibition Opening Hours:
Wed to Sun: 11am – 5pm
Mon & Tue: Closed
Supported by City Of Melbourne
Photo by Shannyn Higgins
Special thanks to The Social Crew, Remuse Design and Natalia Alessi
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