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If it's on display you'll find it here. From the blockbuster exhibitions at the major art galleries across Brisbane to more intimate shows by emerging artists in smaller spaces. Painting and drawing, ceramics and sculpture, photography, new media and multimedia, and everything inbetween.

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Freestyle Books. Artists' Books from the Collection

Visit this stunning exhibition featuring 60 Australian and International artists’ books selected from the Australian Library of Art’s… more

artwork from Freestyle Books
Dates Fri 27 June 2008 - Sun 12 October 2008
Venue State Library of Queensland, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane
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A City Seen: Works from the City of Brisbane Collection

In today’s world the cities we call home are defined and documented by an ever-expanding variety of ways including town planning, film, the… more

screenprint of Story Bridge
Dates Fri 4 July 2008 - Sat 25 October 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Museum of Brisbane presents 10 Days in August: Memories of the Ekka

Step right up folks and recapture your favourite Ekka memories at MoB’s exciting new exhibition. Uncover the rich history and grand traditions of… more

eating fairy floss
Dates Fri 25 July 2008 - Sun 16 November 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Museum of Brisbane presents Bruce Reynolds: Non-synthetic cubism

Museum of Brisbane presents Brisbane based artist Bruce Reynolds' newest exhibition of wall art installations made from carpet and plaster from 15… more

Bruce Reynolds artwork
Dates Thu 21 August 2008 - Sun 12 October 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Realising Dreams: Structural Engineering in Brisbane

Museum of Brisbane presents Realising Dreams: Structural Engineering in Brisbane. Marking the centenary of the Institution of Structural Engineers,… more

artwork
Dates Thu 21 August 2008 - Thu 13 November 2008
Venue Museum of Brisbane, Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

Exhibition | Point of View: Eugene Crachesio Explores the QUT Art Collection

While an artist reveals something of themselves in their own practice, it is interesting to discover what they respond to in the work of other… more

eugene carchesio
Dates Thu 21 August 2008 - Sun 26 October 2008
Venue QUT Art Museum, QUT Gardens Point, 2 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Artur Zmijewski and Ai Weiwei Fairytale

Free major exhibition at the IMA. - Video artworks by Polish artist Artur Zmijewski and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Warning: This exhibition is not… more

Dates Fri 5 September 2008 - Sat 11 October 2008
Venue Institute of Modern Art, Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Art , 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

Tours for kids

Tours of works in the Queensland Art Gallery Collection are offered for children aged 4–10 and accompanying adults. In September, October and… more

Dates Sun 7 September 2008 - Sun 30 November 2008
Venue Queensland Art Gallery, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane
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Under the Influence: Art and Music

An interactive and engaging exhibition that explores the relationship between art and music. Music has a ubiquitous presence in our daily lives. From… more

under the influence
Dates Thu 11 September 2008 - Sun 16 November 2008
Venue QUT Art Museum, QUT Gardens Point, 2 George Street, Brisbane CBD

Sunday at the Gallery

Local Queensland artists lead these free, creative workshops for kids on Sunday afternoons. Suitable for children aged 3 – 12 years. 14 & 28… more

Dates Sun 14 September 2008 - Sun 30 November 2008
Venue Queensland Art Gallery, Cnr Grey & Peel Street, South Brisbane
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