12 May to 6 July 2011
Crepuscular exposed a parallel domain of mammals, birds, eels and insects; a world that is subtly and inextricably intertwined with our human realm.
Drawing on specimens, illustrations, contemporary artworks, literature and ephemera, Crepuscular provided a layered interpretation of a world lived in half-light.
The exhibition was set in a charged environment, in which human visitors are strangers. Close observation was rewarded by rare sightings of species with whom we share the city.
Curated by John Kean
John Kean is an independent curator and Honorary Associate of Museum Victoria, where he worked as a producer of exhibitions and interactive displays from 1995-2010. He has published extensively on Indigenous art and the representation of nature in Australian museums. His exhibitions characteristically bridge art, natural science and the community.