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Coming soon to the Powerhouse Museum
1 - 16 August
Sydney Design 09
In its 13th year, Sydney Design 09 has an extensive and creative program of markets, late night events, discussions, exhibitions and workshops around the city. Visit sydneydesign.com.au for more information and sign up for special offers, program details and updates.
In development
Australia in the 80s
The Powerhouse is currently researching for a possible exhibition about Australia in the 1980s. It could be up and running at the Powerhouse Museum by the end of 2009. The current focus is on lifestyle, popular culture and, in particular, the experiences of young people at that time. Hopefully this exhibition will resonate with people who now look back on the 1980s as a seminal time in their lives.
We are running an exhibition development blog for you to contribute your ideas and stories. We welcome your feedback. more...
In development
Sign design in Australia
We live in a world of signs. Every day we recognise and respond to dozens of signs. How did signs gain this power? Often relying on image and design rather than text, signs are a universal, ageless form of communication. Signs are a shorthand, designed to attract immediate attention and recognition. This compression of message gives signs a special appeal and a surprising ability to evoke emotions, memories and associations.
Next year we will be presenting an exhibition about signs and signage and would love to see images of signs, taken in Australia, that have captured your attention in some way.
join our flickr group
In development
Sign design in Australia
We live in a world of signs. Every day we recognise and respond to dozens of signs. How did signs gain this power? Often relying on image and design rather than text, signs are a universal, ageless form of communication. Signs are a shorthand, designed to attract immediate attention and recognition. This compression of message gives signs a special appeal and a surprising ability to evoke emotions, memories and associations.
Next year we will be presenting an exhibition about signs and signage and would love to see images of signs, taken in Australia, that have captured your attention in some way.
join our flickr group