Louise Zhang: Queen Mother of the West.: N.Smith Gallery

In the gallery, Louise Zhang and the team celebrated Mid-Autumn festival, sharing a long tradition of community building and family connection. Over mooncakes cut in quarters, we shared stories of our experiences, some new – some decades old. For Louise, surrounded by her latest exhibition which focussed on untangling the aesthetics of Chinese exoticisation, sharing her cultural experiences was profoundly important. ‘In Australia, I think most people are more aware of Lunar New Year than Mid-Autumn festival, also known as moon festival. So, it’s wonderful to be able to share...