Kids' APT - A collaboration

Displayed across both the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, the 17 artist projects presented as part of Kids’ APT reflected the key exhibition themes as well as the expanded geographical field of the APT6 exhibition. Through the projects, children and families could gain insights into contemporary art and culture from across the Asia Pacific region including, for the first time in the Triennial, the Democratic Republic of North Korea, Tibet and Western Asia. The projects included large-scale installations and environments, drawing activities and multimedia interactives. Marcel Meltherorong’s Singsing with Marcel , Wit Pimkanchanapong’s I, you, we andMonir Shahroudy Farmanfamaian’s Patterns of infinity proved to be some of the most popular computer-based activities, with over 105 000 combined hits. Over 130 000 children visited Kids’ APT, representing almost a quarter of the overall attendance of APT6. Kids’ APT overview I think there are no other institutions/museums that have developed and conducted projects with a particular focus on children so enthusiastically. I expect the Gallery has taken a leadership role about art and education for children. APT6 artist Hideki Toyoshima (graf) I think Kids’ APT was a big success. It’s an amazing experience to be a part of and to be exposed to both wonderful art works for children and those made by them. I hope the program will continue to flourish and expand our imagination.’ APT6 artist Charwei Tsai School students select paper fruits as part of Wit Pimkanchanapong’s Fruits 2007-09 / Photograph: Ray Fulton 6