Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar – Opening Weekend @ Bundanon

Celebrate the opening of Bundanon’s major new exhibition Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar with a free weekend of art, conversation, live performance and music in one of the South Coast’s most spectacular cultural destinations.

Bringing Arthur Boyd’s iconic Nebuchadnezzar series into dialogue with a significant new commission by acclaimed contemporary artist Shaun Gladwell, the exhibition explores enduring themes of power, pride, exile, masculinity and renewal. Across generations, Boyd and Gladwell engage with an ancient story that continues to resonate today, inviting visitors to reflect on human frailty, transformation and the possibility of change.

The opening weekend offers a rare opportunity to experience the exhibition alongside artist talks, performances and cultural events. Highlights include a Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country and official opening, insightful conversations exploring Shaun Gladwell’s practice, and two new live performances by Shaun Gladwell and artist Roslyn Orlando.

Visitors can also enjoy live music throughout the weekend, including immersive ambient sounds from Russ W Duo on Saturday and jazz-infused performances by Huon Fox and William Kiss on Sunday. On Sunday morning, artist Janet Fieldhouse will lead a hands-on ceramic workshop as part of the Bundanon Blak program.

With free entry to the Art Museum across the weekend, this special opening celebration is an opportunity to experience one of Australia’s most significant new exhibitions while enjoying a rich program of art, performance and cultural connection.