House of Gold is a commissioned body of work by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, that centres the unique perspective of Christian Thompson, an artist of Bidjara and Chinese heritage. Thompson's work is renowned for its powerful exploration of identity, history, and the blending of cultures, making this exhibition not only a profound artistic statement but also an important educational tool for audiences across regional Australia.

The series was first presented at 4A from April to June 2024, where it was warmly received by audiences and critics alike.

The tour of House of Gold over four years from 2025 to 2028 will bring this significant narrative to a broader audience, allowing regional communities to engage with the complexities of Australia's multicultural past and present. The exhibition's exploration of the intersections between Bidjara and Chinese identities offers a unique opportunity for reflection and dialogue, particularly in regions where such conversations are often less prominent.

The House of Gold exhibition will tour key regional and remote areas of Australia with significant ties to early gold rush history. From 2025 to 2028, the tour will include

Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Manning Regional Art Gallery, Cairns Art Gallery, Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, Jervis Bay Maritime Museum & Gallery, Orange Regional Gallery, Watt Space Gallery, UniSQ Art Gallery | University of Southern Queensland, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM), Bunjil Place, Plimsoll Gallery | University of Tasmania.

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