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What's on in Brisbane this weekend — Exhibitions

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

02 Jul 2020

This week welcomes another lifting of restrictions – yippee! The easing restrictions that form part of Stage Three will be brought forward to this Friday, which will see the 20-person limit be lifted at pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes – meaning it'll be easier than ever to visit our favourite dining destinations around Brisbane. So you know the best places to venture to and the most rad things to try out with your slightly upped sense of freedom, we've rounded up the best stuff happening in and around our city this weekend. From cheese-wheel pasta-making classes and at-home aperitivo hours to laneway markets and award-winning musicals, here's our pick of what to do this weekend. more

Experience the extraordinary works of Mavis Ngallametta at QAG's newest exhibition Show Me the Way to Go Home — Exhibitions

Experience the extraordinary works of Mavis Ngallametta at QAG’s newest exhibition Show Me the Way to Go Home

22 Jun 2020

UPDATE Monday June 15: Mavis Ngallametta: Show Me the Way to Go Home will reopen at Queensland Art Gallery on Monday June 22. Beginning her artistic journey as a painter in 2008, Mavis Ngallametta utilised vibrant colours, traditional materials and her culture as a canvas to become one of the most well-regarded Indigenous artists in Australia. To honour her creative output and introduce her extraordinary works to a new audience, the Queensland Art Gallery is hosting a free exhibition that will give a new insight into the life of this talented artist. Make tracks to QAG from this weekend, as Mavis Ngallametta: Show Me the Way to Go Home will be on display from Saturday March 21. more

Treat your eyes to two decades worth of Queensland photography at this new online exhibition — Exhibitions

Treat your eyes to two decades worth of Queensland photography at this new online exhibition

11 Jun 2020

Looking back, the year 2000 seems a simpler time – the Y2K scare was behind us, the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony introduced us to a high-flying Nikki Webster and robo-dogs and flip-phones were the must-have toys of the moment. Two decades on, our home state and the world in general has undergone some massive changes. We've been through a lot – even if you don't include this year! State Library of Queensland has curated a time-capsule of the past two decades for its new online photography exhibition TWENTY, so you can look back at the past 20 years and reminisce on the good, the bad and the downright ugly. more

It's time to get your art fix again – QAGOMA is reopening later this month — Exhibitions

It’s time to get your art fix again – QAGOMA is reopening later this month

09 Jun 2020

After months of self-isolation, and little to do except order copious amounts of takeaway and watch Netflix like there is no tomorrow, finally our favourite places to visit on the weekend are reopening. Yep, that's right, our most treasured destination to stop in for a dose of art and culture, QAGOMA, is set to reopen very soon. With the doors about to swing open, you can expect new exhibitions, refreshed galleries and most importantly, a safe (and exciting) place to explore during your downtime. more

Museum of Brisbane goes virtual with online exhibition Remembering the First World War — Exhibitions

Museum of Brisbane goes virtual with online exhibition Remembering the First World War

23 Apr 2020

Although physically visiting museums is out of the question for now, getting your well-deserved dose of history, art and culture is most definitely not. Joining a bunch famed museums from around the globe, Museum of Brisbane has moved online – so you can now visit virtually! To celebrate going virtual and commemorate Anzac Day, Museum of Brisbane has launched a free specially curated online exhibition, Remembering the First World War, which allows visitors to engage with and explore war stories of Australian service men and women. The jam-packed exhibition will feature photographs, diary entries and letters from war veterans that give a detailed, educational and emotional insight into the First World War. more

Museum of Brisbane Preview — Exhibitions

Where to get your cultural fix in Brisbane and beyond – the museums and galleries to explore IRL and online

20 Mar 2020

UPDATE March 23, 2020: As of Monday March 23, Museum of Brisbane is temporarily closed. Follow MoB feed or the MoB Facebook page for updates and exciting content to enjoy from home. The MoB Shop remains open for all postal orders. SECOND UPDATE March 23, 2020: As of Monday March 23, QAGOMA is temporarily closed. Follow QAGOMA on Facebook and Instagram for updates and to stay inspired. Follow, comment and share using the hashtag #homewithQAGOMA. The online QAGOMA Store remains operational with every purchase supporting the Gallery. Look, no one is in denial at this point — the world is a strange place at the moment. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought almost everything in our usual routine to a halt, shutting down some of our favourite places to go and forcing a lot of us into self-distance mode or even self isolation. In this time more than ever, we long for distraction in the form… more

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Teeming with talent – Museum of Brisbane announces line-up for its 2020 artist-in-residence program — Exhibitions

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Teeming with talent – Museum of Brisbane announces line-up for its 2020 artist-in-residence program

12 Mar 2020

Calling all art lovers! Get ready to be consumed by creative goodness – Museum of Brisbane (MoB) is once again set to make artistic dreams come true through its nurturing artist-in-residence program. Kicking off 2020 with a bang, MoB has announced one heck of a line-up, which promises multi-faceted works from a range of innovative artists, putting particular focus on Brisbane-based First Nations artists. more

TEMPORARILY CLOSED The ultimate after-hours art party – dive into Water Up Late — Exhibitions

TEMPORARILY CLOSED The ultimate after-hours art party – dive into Water Up Late

05 Mar 2020

Please note that this event has been cancelled until further notice. We will do our best to keep you updated with the most current information. Night owls will get their chance to marvel at the wonderment and curiosities of QAGOMA’s summer blockbuster exhibition, Water, when live music and art combine for a jam-packed after-hours shindig. From Friday March 20 to Saturday March 21, GOMA will be taken over by homegrown musical talent, pop-up performances, science activations, bars, eats and more for Water Up Late. more

The Locals Next week:

A backstage pass to Brisbane's best beatmakers – don't miss out on tuning into High Rotation — Exhibitions

A backstage pass to Brisbane’s best beatmakers – don’t miss out on tuning into High Rotation

27 Feb 2020

Whether you rocked Bernard's signature floppy hairstyle, you grew up listening to tunes from Regurgitator and Savage Garden or you're Thelma Plum's biggest fan, there's something for every local music devotee at Museum of Brisbane's nostalgia-fuelled exhibition, High Rotation. If you're yet to drop in, the exhibition has a few special events left for visitors to gain an exclusive insight into Brisbane's music scene, transporting them from underground Valley gigs to national and international stages. more

Candy-coated musicals, froth-filled fests and queer flicks – the best events in Brisbane this March — Exhibitions

Candy-coated musicals, froth-filled fests and queer flicks – the best events in Brisbane this March

27 Feb 2020

Another month, another bunch of awesome happenings to look forward to! Whether you're looking to chill out and listen to some live tunes at a backyard barbecue, bask in some toe-tapping theatre or immerse yourself in thought-provoking conversations on science and space, there's something for every leisure seeker on the calendar this month. We've put together a handy list of the coolest events happening in Brisbane this March, from science festivals full of wisdom and wonder to chocolate-covered musicals. more

The body is a wonderland – mind-bending exhibition CREATURE crawls into IMA — Exhibitions

The body is a wonderland – mind-bending exhibition CREATURE crawls into IMA

20 Feb 2020

Moulding together fairytale-like wonder with confronting images of body horror, internationally-acclaimed artist Marianna Simnett will kick off her first-ever Australian exhibition, CREATURE, at the Institute of Modern Art (IMA) on Saturday February 22. A challenging and bewitching creative endeavor, the six-week exhibition will showcase the past six years of Simnett’s artistic journey, presenting three of her most notable works together for the very first time. more

TEMPORARILY CLOSED A river (literally) runs through it – GOMA's Water Sundays is dripping with things to do — Exhibitions

TEMPORARILY CLOSED A river (literally) runs through it – GOMA’s Water Sundays is dripping with things to do

06 Feb 2020

Since December 2019, GOMA's breathtaking exhibition Water has allowed curious minds to check out almost 100 works from local and international artists that explore the vital element which sustains all life on Earth. Now more than ever, the exhibition has become a timely focal point well worth the visit as we grapple with our nation's devastating climate change disaster. With Water Sundays on February 16 and April 5, the exhibition continues to showcase the vital importance of our most precious resource as well as spark important conversations about the environmental and social challenges we are currently facing. more

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Explore and celebrate the vital element of Water at GOMA'S latest exhibition — Exhibitions

TEMPORARILY CLOSED Explore and celebrate the vital element of Water at GOMA’S latest exhibition

07 Nov 2019

Water, it's the key to sustaining all forms of life on Earth but have you ever stopped to appreciate how utterly amazing water is? This summer, you're invited to do just that at the brand new Water exhibition at Brisbane's Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). From major immersive experiences to smaller-scale treasures by Australian and international artists, the collection highlights the precious resource and promises to spark conversations about the environmental and social challenges we face today. more

Who run the world? Celebrate local female artists past and present at New Woman — Exhibitions

Who run the world? Celebrate local female artists past and present at New Woman

12 Sep 2019

If current world events have you feeling a little bit flat or you're in need of some serious inspo, Museum of Brisbane's latest exhibition New Woman, is guaranteed to have you feeling all of the female vibes. The exhibition officially opens on Friday September 13 and runs through til March 2020. more

Celebrate the life and work of Jon Molvig at QAGOMA — Exhibitions

Celebrate the life and work of Jon Molvig at QAGOMA

29 Aug 2019

Described as colourful, outspoken and rebellious, Jon Molvig was an artist with an extraordinary vision. His work dominated the city's art scene in the late 1960s and inspired a generation of artists. Now, almost 50 years after his passing, QAGOMA has unveiled its latest exhibition paying tribute to the prolific expressionist painter. more

The Museum of Brisbane delivers an exhibition to your ears with High Rotation — Exhibitions

The Museum of Brisbane delivers an exhibition to your ears with High Rotation

15 Aug 2019

For Brisbane locals, the cultural feats of our humble riverside city have always been aplenty, and we have spent decades dedicated to establishing ourselves as a capital with just as much cultural sway as the nation’s other heavyweights. This is especially true of Brisbane’s burgeoning music scene, which has kicked, screamed and shouted its way into popularity - from the local scene we know and love - through to national and international hearts and stages. There are many musical sons and daughters birthed from the shores and streets of Brisbane to be proud of - and thanks to the Museum of Brisbane, we now have the chance to celebrate them. more

What’s on this Ekka eve and public holiday — Exhibitions

What’s on this Ekka eve and public holiday

08 Aug 2019

There are so many things to love about the Ekka – the food, the animals and the rides are right up there, but it’s the public holiday that we’re most grateful for. If you’re not up for braving the crowds at the showgrounds on Wednesday August 14, we’ve whipped up a little list of things that are happening around town on the public holiday and the night before – you get a sleep-in, after all … more

The Ekka returns with strawberry sundaes, dagwood dogs and all of the agriculture — Exhibitions

The Ekka returns with strawberry sundaes, dagwood dogs and all of the agriculture

01 Aug 2019

The great state of Queensland quite simply has loads of things to be proud of. XXXX Beer, Savage Garden, the Story Bridge and Bundaberg Rum have all earned us some serious bragging rights, but there is one thing that makes our hearts swell with pride for the rich culture we have cultivated – the Royal Queensland Show (or the Ekka, as its more affectionately known). This year the show steamrolls ahead into its 142nd year (seriously, the only thing that’s stopped it since its inception have been the Spanish influenza and World War II), returning to its home turf of the Brisbane Showgrounds to celebrate the best of Queensland. more

GOMA heats up with its scorching homegrown Winter Up Late program — Exhibitions

GOMA heats up with its scorching homegrown Winter Up Late program

18 Jul 2019

Unless you’ve been living under a rock (we hope it’s cosy down there), you’re probably aware that GOMA has been overtaken by a number of absolutely jaw-dropping exhibitions and installations. As well as the dual efforts of national treasures Margaret Olley and Ben Quilty adorning the gallery walls at the moment, the building’s façade is permanently bathed in the evening light of James Turrell’s epic Night Life installation. To celebrate this trio of talent, GOMA has curated a killer Winter Up Late line-up for every Friday night in August – so if you like your music loud and your art after hours, you’ll want to read on … more

Parties, provocation and pure passion – Brisbane Festival unveils its whopping 2019 program — Exhibitions

Parties, provocation and pure passion – Brisbane Festival unveils its whopping 2019 program

04 Jul 2019

September in Brisbane is a seriously magical time – we’re in the heart of springtime, spirits are high, and the city becomes home to one of our most beloved annual rituals. That’s right – Brisbane Festival is returning from September 5–28 and bringing with it a whole host of jaw-dropping entertainment. We’ve been keeping you posted on some juicy announcements as they come through, but the full program has finally made its way out into the world – and we’ve gotta tell you, it’s well worth getting excited about. more

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