Creative Histories: Artists in the Archives

Artists can bring a new dynamic and creative approach to understanding historical enquiry. Historians, archivists and librarians can work with artists to find interesting new approaches to historical interpretation and to guide artists through the complexities of historical investigation.

This panel discussion co-presented with the Discipline of History at the University of Sydney will bring together historians and artists who have successfully explored historical legacies in fruitful collaboration and will explore what art can offer us in creative histories.

The discussion will be moderated by Professor Michael McDonnell, Chair of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney

Presented in conjunction with the Discipline of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of Sydney as part of the Biennale of Sydney 2026 program.