When it comes to art, Brisbane is in no shortage of awe-inspiring exhibitions. The AIR exhibition has been popping off at GOMA. Then we’ve got a dinosaur exhibition to look forward to this year. To add to the list is Play Moves at Museum of Brisbane.
Play Moves features a series of six interactive experiences, where you as the viewer can engage with the art through touch and immersion.
Slow Art Collective‘s giant rainbow Archi-Loom installation is a must-see with its massive web made from rainbow thread, bamboo and other recycled fabrics. You can also sink into the Affirmation Tub, a faux fur lined claw foot bath tub, courtesy of artist Michelle Vine.
If you’re after weird and whacky, be sure to check out Counterpilot’s 80s-inspired office full of dancing plants as well as the tentacle orchestra from Tara Pattenden.
All pieces on the exhibition lineup are the works from Australian or Brisbane-based artists, so come along and see some of our local creative talent.
Museum of Brisbane is also launching two new Playshops in March as part of the exhibition, where you can unleash your inner child through creative and playful self-expression. Think art pieces as costumes, sound healing, and more.
Both the Utopia and Kinship Playshops are happening on the evening of Thursday, March 23.
“Play Moves places you at the heart of creative expression and cultural exchange by transforming you from spectator to contributor, inviting you to connect and learn from those around you ” says Museum of Brisbane’s director, Renai Grace. “It’s a dynamic space that
can be visited multiple times to watch the exhibition change and grow over time.”
For more info on Play Moves, visit the Museum of Brisbane website.