Each year, Fortitude Valley's Institute of Modern Art presents a scintillating program of world-class exhibitions, continuing to support established and emerging Queensland and Australian artists. It could not do that, however, without the support of its donors and fundraising efforts, such as the IMA Gala and more
In 2015 the first IMA Gala was held as a way to recognise a leading Australian artist, academic, or curator for their role in shaping Australian contemporary art and their connection to IMA's history. Now in its ninth year, the Institute of Modern Art (IMA) will honour one of Meanjin's most dynamic artists, Quandamooka artist Megan Cope in a ground-breaking evening of one-of-a-kind experiences, awe-inspiring performances and an auction of artworks from Australia’s leading artists. more
Have you ever found yourself mesmerised by a piece of art and desperate to know more about the talented artist behind it? At State Library of Queensland's newest exhibition you will have the opportunity to do just that. Until Sunday July 9, you have the opportunity to meet the artists behind the James C. Sourris AM Collection of artists interviews in a series of in-depth and intimate video interviews. more
QAGOMA's Up Late series needs no introduction – since 2008 the cultural event has brought exhibitions to life after dark, with a smorgasbord of spectacular art, music and mouth-watering food. Next Friday March 17, Up Late returns over two nights for Air Up Late, featuring live music from local music icons, drop in workshops and immersive art from the expansive and inspiring Air exhibition. more
Get set, folks – February is packed with a smorgasbord of events that'll leave your social calendar brimming with goodness. From Hamilton's must-see season to K-Pop dance parties and sexually progressive performances, here are five unmissable events happening across Brisbane and beyond this February. more
When it comes to spellbinding theatre, inspired storytelling and top-tier contemporary performance, Metro Arts is certainly where it's at. From cabaret and interactive dance to circus and spoken word, the famed creative institution is kicking off 2023 with an explosive program, delivering a spectacular selection of one-of-a-kind events for Brisbane art enthusiasts. Here's a sneak peek into what's on offer from January to June ... more
Looking for something unique to do over the holidays? Look no further than State Library of Queensland, which has curated a very-special showcase celebrating Queensland’s First Nations library network, the only one of its kind in Australia. Running now until June 11, 2023, this impressive and educational showcase spotlights the vital role Indigenous Knowledge Centres play in their communities – from language revival and local storytelling to preserving community history. Here's a look inside 20 Years Strong ... more
A wind change is coming to QAGOMA this weekend in the form of the gallery's summer blockbuster exhibition, Air. Taking over the entire ground floor of GOMA from November 26, 2022 to April 23, 2023, this fresh showcase is set to feature immersive and large-scale works by leading international and Australian artists exploring the cultural, ecological and political dimensions of, you guessed it, air. more
The time has come, fellow art lovers – HOTA Gallery’s first-ever international blockbuster exhibition is almost upon us! Pop Masters: Art from the Mugrabi Collection, New York is bringing works never before seen in Australia by iconic artists like Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat to the Gold Coast. Here's everything you need to know ... more
One of our favourite ways to spend our free time is strolling through an art gallery, and there's no better place to do this than at QAGOMA. Courage and Beauty is the newest exhibition to grace the gallery, and it's now at the top of our weekend bucket list. Here's what you can expect at this spellbinding showcase that celebrates the vision and generosity of Queensland art collector and philanthropist James C. Sourris AM. more
We're rolling into November, friends, which means the silly season is nearly upon us! Before we start assembling the tree and hanging the holly, there are a heap of fun events coming to Brisbane. From RnB concerts headlined by TLC and pop-up champagne gardens to space-centric exhibitions and LGBTIQ+ comedy galas, we have rounded up some of the must-attend events coming to Brisbane in November ... more
Brisbane is inundated with must-see exhibitions at the moment, and another impressive showcase has just been added to the mix thanks to Museum of Brisbane (MoB). From November 5, renowned artist and prolific poster collector Gordon Hookey is embarking on a five-month residency at the inner-city cultural hub and he's set to recreate his Yeronga studio right here in the heart of Brisbane. more
We grew up with mystical and otherworldly stories on our screens, in our books and just about everywhere, so it's safe to say that we're still as entranced by a good fairy tale as adults as we were as youngins. That's why we're so excited for GOMA's blockbuster summer exhibition, Fairy Tales, which is set to weave its spell over Brisbane from December 2, 2023 to April 28, 2024. Here's what you can expect ... more
Some of the most fun gallery experiences are when you can truly immerse yourself in the exhibits. This summer, Museum of Brisbane (MoB) is taking immersive to a whole other level with its largest participatory exhibition to date, Play Moves. Prepare to enter a technicolour demolition party, travel back to the 80s and relax in a fluffy bath tab while your senses are taken on an otherworldly journey. more
Nerdy about NASA? Watched Interstellar more times than you can count? Love staring up into the great abyss that is space? If you answered yes to any of the aforementioned questions, then you're going to love the new space-centric experience coming to Brisbane next month. Opening in QueensPlaza in The City on Saturday November 5, Neighbourhood Earth is an out-of-this-world experience that lets visitors explore the solar system and our place within it. more
We can all reminisce that moment when we watched Jurassic Park for the first time and the way our jaws hit the floor when they panned up to the first live dinosaur. Well, dedicated dinophiles and wannabe palaeontologists, you'll be able to relive that very moment at Queensland Museum's newest blockbuster exhibition, Dinosaurs of Patagonia. It's at this mammoth showcase where you can come face-to-face with the world's biggest dinosaur ... more
Brisbane is brimming with creative minds and masterful musicians, so it's only appropriate that Museum of Brisbane (MoB) welcome some to be a part of its esteemed artist in residence program. This season, writer and artist Pat Hoffie and Camerata, Queensland's Chamber Orchestra, make temporary homes at MoB and they're sure to deliver an entertaining, entrancing and enchanting experience for all. more
With the weather finally warming up, we're itching to get out and about. Giving us the perfect excuse to wander around the city is Brisbane City Council's newest Outdoor Gallery exhibition, play/ground. From now until April 16, 2023, city strollers are set to be wowed by a series of breathtaking artworks in light boxes, banners, vitrines, and evening projections across destinations including Howard Smith Wharves, Ann Street and Fish Lane. more
Ever since NASA started releasing images of far-flung galaxies from the most powerful telescope launched into space, our obsession with the cosmos has been reignited. Our days of training to be astronauts are probably well behind us (let's be real, they were never in front of us), so we're pretty happy to learn that some celestial goodness will soon reveal itself at West Village in the form of three mammoth planet-like installations by artist Luke Jerram. As Frank Sinatra once crooned, "fly me to the moon" ... more
Spring seems to have sprung early at Brisbane Quarter, where an art-filled forest has grown. Nurtured to life by three local artists, nature-inspired installation The Love of Life is popping up now until August 31. Want to traverse through the glorious growths and bewitching vines? Here's all of the need-to-know details ... more
