Emergence[Y]

How do we adapt to a world in flux? In a whole new world marked by ecological collapse, technological acceleration, and social upheaval, adaptation becomes not only a biological imperative but a creative and ethical act. Spanning from the cellular to the planetary, EMERGENCE[Y] explores how adaptation unfolds in every layer of life – from the regenerative promise of stem cells to the movement of Martian winds. Consider the interconnected crises and possibilities of our time through regenerative coral soundscapes, resilient fungal fashion, First Nations knowledge of the Birrarung and a vertical city farm. Conceived as a living, adaptive ecosystem, this exhibition is both a warning and an invitation – to grow, to listen, to reconfigure, and to act. EMERGENCE[Y] is open late for Friday Night Social , a free party with art, performances and live DJs. Visit the exhibition on Sat 29 August to see the special addition of Dylan Martorell’s installation Wild Circuits , showing exclusively for Now or Never.