Archival aesthetics

Archival aesthetics was an exhibition curated by Saluhan Collective featuring the work of Filipinx artists Aida Azin, Catherine Ortega-Sandow, Cinema Bahala Na, Jenn Ferguson, June Miskell, Kenneth Suico, MJ Flamiano, Ranima Montes, Skye Newton, Theresa Angela and BIPOC community at SEVENTH Gallery between 20 September - 12 October 2023.

Underpinned by a post-diasporic approach to exhibition-making, Archival aesthetics was informed by Filipinx identity and nostalgia, but sought to push back against prescribed notions of authenticity and belonging often attributed to diasporic practices.

Showing the works of contemporary artists working in video, painting, installation, sound and printmaking, the exhibition took place throughout SEVENTH Gallery and included new collaborative installations with contributions from Saluhan’s growing community.

Artists: MJ Flamiano, Aida Azin, Catherine Ortega-Sandow, Cinema Bahala Na, Jenn Ferguson, June Miskell, Kenneth Suico, MJ Flamiano, Skye Newton, Ranima Montes, Theresa Angela & community collaborators

Presented as part of Collective Polyphony Festival with the support of the City of Yarra grants program. Photos by Teagan Ramsay and Mischa Wang.