The Bundanon Art Museum has unveiled a major exhibition featuring Arthur Boyd's anti-Vietnam War Nebuchadnezzar series, showcasing over 50 artworks spanning decades.

The exhibition, titled 'Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar,' presents Boyd's hallucinatory paintings depicting the Babylonian king's downfall, inspired by biblical narratives and his personal experiences with war trauma.

The works, created in the late 1960s, reflect Boyd's horror at the Vietnam War and include elements like fire, transformation into beasts, and themes of masculinity.Curator Sophie O'Brien highlights the series' exploration of human condition and power dynamics.The exhibition also features contemporary commissions like Shaun Gladwell's video art, blending historical and modern interpretations.The display connects Boyd's legacy with current artists, emphasizing Bundanon's role as a living art space fostering creativity.