Current Exhibitions

Afghanistan Andrew Quilty

31 January – 2 April

Andrew Quilty, Qasaba, Kabul City, Kabul Province, 24/8/2021, inkjet pigment print on Alupanel, 100 x 150 cm. Courtesy of Andrew Quilty.

Andrew Quilty is an Award-winning photojournalist and author. His work in Afghanistanhas been published worldwide and garnered accolades including a World Press Photo award, three Picture of the Year International awards, and nine Walkley Awards, including the Gold Walkley. Curated by Ellie Waterhouse, Afghanistan is a profoundly moving and powerful exhibition of photographs captured during Quilty’s years in the Afghan capital of Kabul from 2013 to 2022. Quilty describes his work from this period as an ‘imperfect portrait of time and place’. His photographs skilfully balance moments of beauty and brutality, humanising the effects of war while inviting reflection on resilience, hope, and the impact of conflict on everyday life.

Acknowledgement

Afghanistan is a Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD) touring exhibition presented in partnership with photojournalist and author Andrew Quilty, and curator Ellie Waterhouse. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program. It is proudly sponsored by Heckler and supported by Human Rights Watch.

M&G QLD is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Counter gaze Tamana Alizada, Razia Ghazal, Alia Qasimzada

31 January – 2 April

Tamana Alizada, Inherit Silent, 2024, beads on clear acrylic sheet. Courtesy of the artist.

Counter gaze is a curated exhibition by Sha Sarwari featuring Afghan-Australian artists Tamana Alizada, Razia Ghazal, and Alia Qasimzada. Presented at Logan Art Gallery in response to Andrew Quilty’s Afghanistan photography series, the exhibition offers a deeply personal counter-narrative shaped by lived experience, memory, and cultural resilience. Through painting, installation, and mixed media, the artists reflect on themes of displacement, identity, and belonging. Their work reclaims narrative space, shifting the focus from conflict to healing and empowerment. Counter gaze invites audiences to engage with Afghanistan’s story through the lens of its diaspora.

Workshop wonders XXIV

31 January – 2 April

Workshop wonders XIII installation, 2025. Photograph courtesy of Louis Lim.

Workshop wonders is Logan Art Gallery’s annual showcase of community creativity, celebrating the diverse outcomes of its year-round workshop program. Now in its 24th iteration, the exhibition highlights the talents of children, young people, and adults who have participated in hands-on art activities led by professional artists. From painting and sculpture to textiles and mixed media, Workshop wonders reflects Logan’s vibrant cultural life and the Gallery’s commitment to inclusive, accessible arts engagement. The exhibition honours the creative spirit of the community and the transformative power of lifelong learning through art.

Ordinary days Cindy Grimes

4 March – 2 April

Cindy Grimes, Good times, 2022, acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of the artist.

Ordinary days explores life in regional Queensland, especially the Western Downs. Cindy Grimes paints everyday moments, family, and community, showing how people connect with place. Her colourful artworks invite viewers to reflect on their own homes and stories, comparing rural and urban life through shared experiences and quiet beauty.

Your view

4 March – 2 April

Douglas Fry, Loganlea, 2025, photograph. Courtesy of the artist.

Building on the success of the Love Logan painting exhibition, Your view invites Logan community members to share their unique perspectives through photography. This inclusive initiative celebrates local stories, places, and people, fostering creativity and connection across Logan. Like Love Logan, it offers a platform for residents of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to a vibrant, collective portrait of the city – with the added honour of having their work exhibited in Logan Art Gallery, one of the region’s most respected public art spaces.