Patricia Piccinini: Curious Affection

Touring exhibitions play a pivotal role in connecting the arts community. They provide access to collections and permit collaboration between cultural bodies, ensure access to a broader audience and encourage artistic dialogue with our neighbours. When mandatory restrictions, in light of the COVID-19 crisis, prevented these shows from travelling from place to place, they were forced to close temporarily; some sought new modes of viewing through the digital realm, others remained in storage in anticipation of reopening.