Midweek Minds: A New Cultural Paradigm
Wednesday 27 May from 6pm to 7:30pm
How can our creative industries find more equitable, ethical ways of working? And how can we ensure that a diverse range of voices aren’t squeezed out during this era of unprecedented change from technological, economic and cultural forces?
With rapid-fire keynotes, four acclaimed creatives tackle the opportunities to create a better culture in their industries as part of Midweek Minds, Vivid Sydney’s Wednesday night gatherings for the creative and curious at the State Library of NSW.
At A New Cultural Paradigm, hear from New York architect and community builder Dong-Ping Wong, Walkley Award-winning photojournalist Mridula Amin and Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs, the Australian duo behind cult-hit film Lesbian Space Princess. Afterward, head to the Library Bar for a chance to chat with the speakers, meet other creatives and establish community in the spirit of informal networking.
Find further inspiration each Wednesday during Vivid Sydney with Midweek Minds:
On June 3, catch The Engagement Generation, where The New Yorker creative director Nicholas Blechman and Australian artists Elliot Ulm and Steffie Yee dissect how to find and maintain audiences in 2026.
On June 10, Legally Bonded sees American artist and technologist Mindy Seu, Bundjalung painter Shaun Daniel Allen and Australian multi-media artist Jason Phu dive into questions surrounding artistry and AI-generated content, fair use, digital rights and authenticity.