Nathan Nhan, 'Trophy #80 sick feeling', 2025, earthenware and glaze, 48.5 x 29.5 x 25cm.
BLAZE, Canberra’s annual Emerging Artist Showcase, will feature two recently represented KSGoW artists: Nathan NHAN and Jackson TAYLOR.
‘Blaze returns in 2026 with an exciting line up of emerging artists based in the Canberra/Kamberri region and beyond. Working across diverse mediums spanning ceramics, painting, sculpture, glass, textiles, printmaking, video and installation, the 8 artists in Blaze signal an exciting direction in contemporary visual arts practices today.’ Nathan and Jackson, both Canberra-based, will exhibit alongside Asil Habara, Isaac Kozlovskis, Eliott O’Dowd, Litia Roko, Florence Steel, and Natasha Tareen. Thank you to the team at Canberra Contemporary, and the curator of 2026 Blaze, Sophia Cai.
Exhibition Dates: 2 May – 20 June 2026
Exhibition Opening: Friday 1 May 2026, 6pm
*Two Artist Talk(s): Saturday 2 May, 2.30pm & Saturday 20 June, 2:30pm
Canberra Contemporary: 44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600. Canberra Contemporary is part of the National Triangle, accessible via Parkes Place. The gallery is situated along the pedestrian path around Lake Burley Griffin.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11am to 5pm. Free Entry.
