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Continue reading →: Art Gallery of New South Wales: South + North Building
I’ve been in Sydney this past week for a University Museums conference. It was an incredible conference and a wonderful opportunity to present on how our museum is engaging with interdisciplinary learning. I’m glad I gave myself a couple of extra days to explore Sydney and visit a few more…
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Continue reading →: Art Gallery of South Australia: Frida & Diego
I have travelled to Adelaide for a history of medicine conference. Overall, the conference was fantastic! Great to hear about the research taking place in this field and to present on a project happening in our museum. Yesterday, the conference finished around lunchtime so I took the opportunity to visit…
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Continue reading →: The Lock-up: Newcastle
Please note the following blog post contains mention of an exhibition responding to stories of survival that were uncovered during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. This is Macca – an excellent front-of-house staff member who was a comforting presence during my visit. The Lock-up in…
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Continue reading →: Maitland Gaol
This morning I journeyed out to Maitland Gaol for a self-guided audio tour experience. The Gaol is approximately one hour from Newcastle by train and very easy to access without a car. There are a few tour options available so definitely check their website before you visit. The only option…
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Continue reading →: The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits has recently opened in Brisbane. I purchased my ticket as soon as they went on sale because, like so many people, I enjoy Banksy’s works and their broader political messages. Over the past week or so, I have been glued to the articles emerging…
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Continue reading →: Home of the Arts (HOTA): Pop Masters
Last weekend, we left the city to visit Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast. We also met capybaras at Currumbin Sanctuary – a very worthwhile experience. This was my third time visiting HOTA and I have to say it is an exceptional regional gallery and I feel…
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Continue reading →: NGV: Alexander McQueen
On our first day in Melbourne, we visited the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for their Alexander McQueen exhibition. Subtitled Mind, Mythos, Muse, the exhibition showcases over 120 garments and accessories from McQueen and those affiliated. I have a lot of opinions on this exhibition that I can’t wait to…
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Continue reading →: MOD. (Museum of Discovery: Flex
It is such a great time to be in Adelaide. Adelaide Fringe brings this energy and atmosphere to the city that has been wonderful to experience. I’m back in Adelaide as I was very fortunate to have a paper accepted for a writing workshop last Friday. The workshop truly was…
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Continue reading →: Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA): Air
In 2020 I visited the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) to see an exhibition titled Water. GOMA’s new exhibition, Air, is the next element in the series. Similar to Water, everything on display links back to an overriding theme in some way, shape or form. Water was definitely the more…