In Conversation virtual event, National Portrait Gallery

Bogong Cluster. Physically distant, socially connected, 2020 Jonathan Jones. Projected light installation. Commissioned 2020. The artist acknowledges Ngambri Country and the support of Dr Matilda House

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Following the installation of Jonathan Jones’ Bogong Cluster – Socially connected, physically distant, we wanted to know more about our fluttering friends. Join us as we ask the experts about the Bogongs, their migration, their role in our ecosystem, and much more.

Dr Marissa Parrott is a Reproductive Biologist working in Wildlife Conservation and Science with Zoos Victoria.

Ted Edwards is an Honorary Fellow with the CSIRO. He has studied Australian moths and butterflies at the Australian National Insect Collection for more than 40 years. His contribution to science was recognised in 2012 with an Order of Australia.

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Bogong Cluster

Socially connected, physically distant

Daily throughout the Gallery

In these uncertain times, with physical gatherings restricted, we can all still recall major events such as the bogong moth migration, and remain connected to each other through nature.

Free.

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