The ‘Fairy Tales‘ exhibition celebrates classic tales of enchantment, transformation and caution, together with contemporary retellings by creative storytellers, who remix and remake these treasured narratives. ‘Fairy Tales‘ explores how these stories have held our collective fascination for centuries, and how, in the hands of artists, designers and filmmakers, they offer insights into our contemporary…
Youthful transgressions and immaturity play out in many fairy tales, but few are as heartbreaking as Oscar Wilde’s original tale, ‘The Nightingale and the Rose’, one of five stories in The Happy Prince and Other Tales (1888), his collection written for children. This affecting tale exploring themes of unrequited love, sacrifice and superficiality is captured…
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‘Fairy Tales’ brings the enchantment of cherished stories to life through visual art, design and film. In the exhibition artists, designers and filmmakers respond to the timeless allure of fairy tales in our major summer exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). ‘Fairy Tales’ is an exclusive-to-Queensland exhibition, presented across GOMA’s entire ground floor,…
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Fairy tales have always been a means of speaking truth to power; challenging injustice and providing hope. The ‘Fairy Tales Cinema: Truth, Power and Enchantment’ free film program presents beloved classics alongside contemporary retellings and highlights how filmmakers have innovated on older stories to resonate in different times and contexts. Screening this week and upcoming…
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The ‘Fairy Tales’ exhibition at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) until 28 April 2024 assembles the work of contemporary artists, designers and filmmakers who interrogate the fairy tale through an expansive range of media. Works of sculpture, installation, painting, photography, printmaking, papercut, design, animation, interactive installation, video art, augmented reality, film, film props, costumes…
Fairy tales transport us to faraway lands that exist out of time. In much-loved and endlessly retold stories overflowing with kings and queens, castles and carriages, feasts and riches, we find adventure, community, happiness and love. Go behind-the-scenes at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) for a sneak peek before the ‘Fairy Tales’ exhibition unfolds…
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