Jonathan Jones: untitled (transcriptions of country) design pity the nation that is

pity the nation that is full of empty faith

with invitations to work in France

From 1990s Melbourne to 2000s New York and up to the present

Donal Molloy-Drum

Jonathan Jones: untitled (transcriptions of country) design pity the nation that isJonathan Jones's untitled (transcriptions of country) explores the colonial impact of the 18001804 French expedition led by Captain Nicolas Baudin. This major scientific venture amassed a vast collection of Australian specimens and cultural artifacts, now mostly dispersed or lost. The publication, building on Joness 20212023 exhibitions in Paris and Sydney, showcases new insights into this historical moment. The project reimagines over 300 plant