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Experience QAGOMA’s latest exhibition after dark at Fairy Tales Up Late
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Experience QAGOMA’s latest exhibition after dark at Fairy Tales Up Late

06 Mar 2024

Each season, art aficionados and amateurs alike descend upon the QAGOMA precinct for the rare chance to wander the galleries after hours. The latest Up Late is taking you on a journey into the wondrous world of Fairy Tales. Over two nights – Friday March 15 and 16 – the enchanting exhibition will be joined by magical music, theatre and drop-in workshops, headlined by Maple Glider and Methyl Ethel. Here’s what not to miss at this cultural night out … more

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Browse and buy original artworks without breaking the bank at Brisbane's first-ever Affordable Art Fair
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Browse and buy original artworks without breaking the bank at Brisbane’s first-ever Affordable Art Fair

28 Feb 2024

In case you missed the memo – globally renowned accessible-art phenomenon Affordable Art Fair is heading to Brisbane for the very first time from May 9–12. Tickets are now on sale for the fun-filled four-day art fiesta, which will give Queensland art aficionados and budding collectors the chance to explore and purchase original works from some of Australia's most exciting artists in a relaxed and convivial setting, with prices starting from as little as $100. Thought an original piece was completely out of reach? Think again! more

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Metro Arts unveils its 2024 season of explosive performances, bold exhibitions and experimental dance
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Metro Arts unveils its 2024 season of explosive performances, bold exhibitions and experimental dance

08 Feb 2024

Trailblazing creative institution Metro Arts has unveiled its groundbreaking 2024 season of events, exhibitions and performances, which is set to shine a spectacularly bright light on a new wave of innovative artists and their daring endeavours. With experimentation at its core, the stellar new program will thrill audiences and enthusiasts with 13 thought-provoking art exhibitions, ten boundary-pushing mainstage productions, and the debut of a two-week dance festival. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come ... more

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Celebrate storytelling across generations, through oceans and waterways with UQ’s latest exhibition
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Celebrate storytelling across generations, through oceans and waterways with UQ’s latest exhibition

30 Jan 2024

UQ Art Museum is one of Brisbane’s most celebrated sites for cultural mediation – boasting an extensive collection of classic and contemporary work. Its latest exhibition, How we remember tomorrow traverses different eras and perspectives to explore the stories and cultural practices that move across and beyond the ocean currents. On display from February 13 to June 15, the must-see showcase represents the fourth exhibition in Blue Assembly – the museum’s long-term research initiative on the life-sustaining power of our oceans. more

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Reimagine happily ever after with QAGOMA's newest cinema program – Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power, Enchantment
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Reimagine happily ever after with QAGOMA’s newest cinema program – Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power, Enchantment

25 Jan 2024

Since December, the galleries of QAGOMA have been transformed into a fantastical dreamscape whilst its acclaimed Fairy Tales exhibition delights audiences with a wondrous and whimsical showcase of the fascinating stories that have shaped childhoods for centuries. In collaboration with this enchanting exhibition, GOMA’s Australian Cinémathèque is presenting an exciting new film program, which will continue this fairy-tale adventure through the likes of cinema classics as well as contemporary retellings. more

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Bluey, the Beast and plenty of festival beats – all of the events you won’t want to miss in 2024
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Bluey, the Beast and plenty of festival beats – all of the events you won’t want to miss in 2024

21 Dec 2023

With 2023 practically a write-off, it’s time to cast our eyes to all things bigger and better. Turn to that fresh calendar page, exhale and start anew with a brand-new year. And from where we're standing – your 2024? It’s looking good. Get ready for a new year of stacked festival line-ups, world-class culture and fun for the whole family. Keep reading to discover all the endless fun in-store for the future you in 2024. more

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Spellbinding stories, fantastical performances and whimsical workshops await at GOMA's Fairy Tales Festival
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Spellbinding stories, fantastical performances and whimsical workshops await at GOMA’s Fairy Tales Festival

20 Dec 2023

If you're yet to experience GOMA's enchanted new exhibition Fairy Tales, now is your chance! From Friday January 19, a fantastical three-day festival will weave its way through GOMA's galleries, outdoor spaces and cinemas bringing a whimsical line-up of workshops, performances, storytelling sessions, screenings and, of course, an all-access pass to its blockbuster summer exhibition. more

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Hot off the kiln – head to West Village's Clayschool Christmas Markets for pottery pressies and handcrafted gifts
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Hot off the kiln – head to West Village’s Clayschool Christmas Markets for pottery pressies and handcrafted gifts

22 Nov 2023

Folks, the festive season is nearly here, which means it's time to start ticking off our loved one's Christmas wish lists. For the pottery lovers on your gifting list, we suggest checking out West Village's Clayschool Christmas Markets on Saturday December 2. It's here where you'll find the very best clay creations and one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, or maybe even a few things to add to your own personal collection. more

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Beautiful blooms take centre stage at Museum of Brisbane's Rearranged: Art of the Flower
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Beautiful blooms take centre stage at Museum of Brisbane’s Rearranged: Art of the Flower

14 Nov 2023

If the purple petals falling from the jacaranda trees and the influx of hay fever weren't a surefire sign, we're well in the midst of spring. Brisbane's flurry of flora has inspired a number of artists over the years and has been the muse for many eye-catching artworks. Celebrating this fact is Museum of Brisbane's newest enchanting exhibition, Rearranged: Art of the Flower. Brimming with beautiful blooms, this stellar showcase invites visitors to stroll through a lush collection of paintings, textiles, sculptures, ceramics and new media. more

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Yothu Yindi, Kim Gordon and Drab Majesty to headline the 2024 iteration of ΩHM Festival of Other Music at Brisbane Powerhouse
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Yothu Yindi, Kim Gordon and Drab Majesty to headline the 2024 iteration of ΩHM Festival of Other Music at Brisbane Powerhouse

09 Nov 2023

Japanese metal icons, Krautrock luminaries, art-punk pioneers and influential First Nations collectives lead the provocative 2024 program of ΩHM Festival of Other Music. Bringing together thought-provoking art, music, movement and performance from Wednesday February 28 to Saturday April 20, ΩHM is celebrating experimental endeavour and cutting-edge creativity. It's not to be missed. more

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Magical light show The Enchanted Garden is returning to Roma Street Parkland
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Magical light show The Enchanted Garden is returning to Roma Street Parkland

09 Nov 2023

Lasers, possums and mesmerising lights across 22,000-sqm of inner-city parklands is just a taste of what you can expect to find at this year's The Enchanted Garden, which is set to light up Brisbane once more. Returning from November 23 to December 20, the family-friendly showcase sees the lush grounds of Roma Street Parkland light up in a spectacular technicolour display that is sure to take your breath away. more

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From enchanted Fairy Tales to art-focused fashion – QAGOMA unveils its blockbuster 2024 program
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From enchanted Fairy Tales to art-focused fashion – QAGOMA unveils its blockbuster 2024 program

02 Nov 2023

Next year is shaping up to be full of magic and wonderment for art lovers with four blockbuster exhibitions gracing the halls and walls of Brisbane's art and culture hub. That's right, QAGOMA has unveiled its exciting 2024 program, which is filled with enchanting stories, works from a leading contemporary artist, awe-inspiring fashion and the best new art from the Asia-Pacific region. Intrigued? Keep reading for all of the details ... more

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Spencer Tunick Dead Sea
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Care to bare it all? MELT Festival is giving you the chance to participate in renowned artist Spencer Tunick’s first Brisbane installation

26 Sep 2023

You've likely seen one of Spencer Tunick's awe-inspiring works before – masses of bare bodies, contorting and melding together to create landscapes in iconic locations all over the world. From the Dead Sea and Swiss glaciers to Grand Central Station and the steps of the Sydney Opera House, Spencer has organised more than 100 public installations using dozens to thousands of nude participants, documenting them through photography and video. Come Saturday November 18 it is Brisbane's turn – and you have the chance to join the project. more

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Colour, shape and form – Living Patterns at QAGOMA explores the art of abstraction
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Colour, shape and form – Living Patterns at QAGOMA explores the art of abstraction

21 Sep 2023

As we enter into spring and pops of colour start to erupt over our parks and gardens, indoors, a showcase of beautifully-coloured brilliance is also exploding onto the walls of the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). From this Saturday September 23, QAGOMA's newest exhibition Living Patterns will embody an all-embracing definition of abstraction in Australian art, highlighting how artists have engaged with scientific ideas surrounding perception and emotive reactions through artistic elements like colour, shape and form. Keep reading for all of the details ... more

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Forward-thinking and fearless – MELT Festival unveils the program for its 2023 edition
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Forward-thinking and fearless – MELT Festival unveils the program for its 2023 edition

23 Aug 2023

MELT Festival, the cutting-edge celebration of queer art, artists and ideas, has just unveiled its jam-packed 2023 program. Encapsulating the diversity of the queer community and sheer depth of talent across dance floors, book pages, gallery spaces and theatre stages, MELT is delivering one of the most comprehensive showcases of LGBTQIA+ culture to date. It's taking place at Brisbane Powerhouse from November 11–26 – here's what you can expect ... more

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Be immersed in three decades of art-making from a sisterhood of artists across the Pacific at QAGOMA's newest exhibition, sis
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Be immersed in three decades of art-making from a sisterhood of artists across the Pacific at QAGOMA’s newest exhibition, sis

23 Aug 2023

One of our favourite ways to spend our free time is meandering through an art gallery, and there's no better place to do that than at QAGOMA. sis is the newest enriching exhibition to grace the gallery, and it's now rocketed to the top of our weekend to-do list. Celebrating and investigating three decades of female art-making from across Oceania, this spectacular showcase includes everything from textiles and ceramics to sculpture and performance. Keep reading for all of the details ... more