About this Event
Presented by State Library to coincide with our exhibition currently on display, a powerful tribute to Mununjali photojournalist Wayne Coolwell and his legacy.
Join us and enjoy the heat of the campfire, while listening to Wayne's friend and colleague Jo-Anne Driessens share memories of him, and what his work means for the future generations.
Come along to listen, learn, and share.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Warning: Live firepit and smoke
This event is suitable for all ages; however young children are to be supervised during the event.
This event is accessible, however please email [email protected] to reserve accessible seating or to answer any questions.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Jo-Anne Driessens, a Guwa-Koa and Kuku Yalanji woman, has spent three decades documenting Aboriginal communities in urban, remote, and regional areas.
Since completing a photography cadetship at the State Library of Queensland in 1999, she has worked in curatorial and photography roles, focusing on archival research, exhibitions, and Aboriginal family history.
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Event venue & nearby stays
Talking Circle, kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane, Australia
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