The exhibition, Yuriyal Bridgeman: yubilong(mi) bilongyu, is accompanied by a monograph which offers the first in-depth exploration of Bridgeman’s career to date. It presents cultural perspectives on his work from family members, community leaders in PNG, as well as leading artists, writers, and curators, and exploring Bridgeman’s commitment to creating art within the context of community while also navigating the journey of an individual artist.

This exhibition and publication have been co-curated and co-edited by Angela Goddard, Director of Griffith University Art Museum and respected Bougainville Elder and art curator Aunty Sana Balai.
The publication includes texts from: Sana Balai, Veronica Gikope, Angela Goddard, Pat Hoffie, Joe Kuman, Ruth McDougall, Michael Mel, Archie Moore, Khaled Sabsabi, Aaron Seeto, John von Sturmer and Bomai Witne.