We're thrilled to announce the launch of future lutruwita, a visual anthology speculating on the future by 19 contemporary Tasmanian visual artists, launching on 1st July 2023. 

future lutruwita 

‘...we are all compost for worlds we cannot yet imagine’ (David Whyte, poet) 

future lutruwita is a visual anthology comprising the work of 19 diverse artists, speculating on the future from a distinctly Tasmanian perspective. This small island harbours extraordinary talent - artists asking dangerous, relevant questions of our time.

The book explores notions of utopia, anarchy, decay, play, emergence and possibility. 

The result is a tender, provocative, sometimes disturbing collection by some of Tasmania's most exciting contemporary artists, both established and emerging. From painting to collage, illustration, sequential & digital art, the works are reflective, vibrant, sombre, pragmatic & bizarre, curated by Richie Cyngler and Leigh Rigozzi. 

The book launches on 1st July 2023, in stunning hardback. Pre-sales here. 

An exhibition to accompany the book launches at 12pm on Saturday 1st July at Haus of Vovo Gallery, 24 Burnett St, New Norfolk and runs until 30th July. Including original artwork from future lutruwita and new work by the artists for sale. 

Edited by Richie Cyngler & Leigh Rigozzi

Artists: 

Lucy Adelaide

Icky Brothers

Dane Chisholm

Richie Cyngler

Jess Fodor

Andrew Harper

Timothy Hodge

Erin Linhart

Georgia Morgan

Tom O'Hern

Nadège Phillipe-Janon

Kate Rich

Leigh Rigozzi

Joshua Rowe

Joshua Santospirito

Shaleen Shajith

Tony Thorne

Bethany Van Rijswijk

Tricky Walsh

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future lutruwita is supported by Arts Tasmania. future lutruwita is assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.