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Curator in conversation: Unsettled virtual tour

Explore the new immersive Unsettled virtual experience and join First Nations curator Dr Mariko Smith as she guides attendees through the virtual tour and provides insights into the ins and outs of developing this powerful exhibition.

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Go behind the scenes of the new, immersive Unsettled virtual experience. Join Dr Mariko Smith, one of the First Nations curators of Unsettled, as she guides attendees through the virtual tour and provides insights into the ins and outs of developing this powerful exhibition. Learn about the ground-breaking research and extensive consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities that informed Unsettled.


Dr Mariko Smith First Nations Assistant Curator

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