Imaginary Accord

Overview

If only we could all be as fabulous as the Institute of Modern Art when we turn 40. Not only is IMA one of Australia's oldest independent galleries, it has presented more than 500 exhibitions and supported over 2000 artists, becoming Brisbane's premier place for experimentation and education in contemporary art.

With such longevity comes the chance for celebration and reflection, partying and soul searching, and looking back as well as forward. In true IMA style, the merriment and musings have been bundled up into one excellent event, Imaginary Accord.

It's a yearlong project of contemplating what IMA means, both then and now. It's also a three-month-long exhibition featuring the works of 15 local and international artists, including eight new commissions. Just as the gallery has over four decades, the show will grow and change over time. You won't just want to visit once — you'll want to keep going back, engaging with the accompanying lecture series, and then buying the book that releases at the end of the year. Now, that's how you wish IMA the happiest of birthdays.

Image via Ross Manning and Milani Gallery, Brisbane. Dichroic Filter Piece (2012-14). Dichroic filters, cut glass, DVD player, projector, dimensions variable.