Flinders University Museum of Art (FUMA) presents 'Anarchive: knowledge follows form', a solo exhibition by South Australian artist Bridget Currie running from 27 April to 19 June 2026. The show reimagines the archive as a living force, drawing on FUMA's 'Post-object and Documentation Art' collection from the 1960s and 1970s. It features works by Bonita Ely, Alison Goodwin, Poppy Johnson, Dorothy Thompson, and Eva Yuen Man-Wah, including Thompson's playful protest performances in bird costumes. The exhibition is co-presented with Adelaide Contemporary Experimental and includes a guest-edited issue of Artlink magazine.
The exhibition matters because it addresses historical gaps in South Australia's experimental art archives, which have underrepresented women and First Nations artists. By using an 'anarchival' approach, Currie challenges dominant narratives and transforms static collections into spaces of active inquiry. The show revives politically charged works from the '60s and '70s, such as Thompson's feminist bird-costume protests, making them resonate with contemporary audiences. It also extends beyond the gallery through research and publishing, contributing to broader conversations about archival practice and inclusion.