'The Concentric Influences of Sol LeWitt: Foundations, Pivots and Place' has been initiated and directed by Irene Barberis; it emerges from her long-term mentorship and friendship with esteemed American conceptual artist Sol LeWitt. Seen by many as a pivotal figure in twentieth-century American art, Sol LeWitt’s ideas and practices continue to impact a wide range of artists from around the world. A LeWitt wall drawing will be the centre of this exhibition. This will be the first public LeWitt wall drawing exhibited in Victoria since 1977.
This exhibition inaugurates the Australian iteration of this evolving ten-country international research project. The project demonstrates how Australian scholarship and curatorial innovation actively shape international discourse surrounding one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
'The Concentric Influences of Sol LeWitt' showcases the work of an established nucleus of international artists who worked closely with LeWitt during his career: Irene Barberis (AUS), John Hogan (USA), Fransje Killaars (NLD), Janet Passehl (USA), Wilma Tabacco (AUS); with a group of invited contemporary Australian artists: Jonas Balsaitis, Emma Coulter, Sarah Duyshart, Robert Hunter, Robin Kingston, Simon Klose, Sara Lindsay, Jordan Mitchell-Fletcher, Kerrie Poliness, Antonia Sellbach, Jacqueline Stojanović, David Thomas and Anne Scott Wilson.
The exhibition continues until 29 August 2026.
Curated by Irene Barberis with Helen Rayment.
The Sol LeWitt wall drawing is generously loaned by the LeWitt family and Estate.
This exhibition is presented by RMIT University at RMIT Gallery.
Graphic design by Zennie McLoughlin.
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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