Courting Blakness

Recalibrating Knowledge in the Sandstone University

Fiona Foley, Louise Martin-Chew, Fiona Nicoll

• Publisher: University of Queensland Press
• Year: 2015
• eBook ISBN:
  9780702256295
• Topic: Art
• Subtopic: Art General

A groundbreaking exploration of Indigenous art and knowledge within a colonial institution.

Courting Blakness: Recalibrating Knowledge in the Sandstone University examines the intersection of Indigenous art, colonial history, and power dynamics at the University of Queensland's Great Court. This collection of essays and images celebrates the 'Courting Blakness' exhibition, a project that aimed to reclaim historically white spaces and foster dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Through insightful analysis and stunning visuals, this interdisciplinary work challenges traditional knowledge systems and promotes social justice. It is a vital resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of Indigenous experiences within colonial institutions.

• Explore the role of art in decolonization and reconciliation.
• Understand the power dynamics within sandstone universities.
• Discover the contributions of Indigenous artists and thinkers.

This book is for academics, students, and art enthusiasts interested in Indigenous studies, colonial history, and social change. Engage with critical perspectives and reimagine knowledge in the 21st century.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title page
• Contents
• Foreword
• Introduction: What Can Art Do in a University
• Part One: Architecture, Space and Possession
• Part Two: History, Identity and Power
• Part Three: Haunting Institutions of Settler-Colonialism
• Part Four: 14 Nations: Flagging Sovereignty
• Part Five: Debt
• Part Six: The Blaktism
• Conclusion: Through My Eyes
• Contributors
• Acknowledgements
• Imprint page