Fri June 20 6pm
National Library of Australia

White like black, like light and like darkness, connect literature, music, art, spirituality and science.

Cultures around the world have been observing the winter solstice for thousands of years. Join us to celebrate the universal wonders of light and dark and their resonances through contemporary art, music and poetry specially created for the Luminous World – Contemporary Art from the Wesfarmers Collection exhibition.

This special event features Rhys Muldoon reading the poetry of John Kinsella,  performances by the Griffyn Ensemble as well as storytelling and scientific discussion of celestial events.In association with Wesfarmers Ltd, Musica Viva Australia and The Brassey Hotel Canberra.