The Sydney 2000 Games, comprising
both Olympic and Paralympic events, took place from 15 September
to 29 October 2000. In 2001, the New South Wales State Government
formally transferred a collection of around 700 objects to the Powerhouse
Museum.
Artists, designers, writers, historians,
sponsors, officials for the Sydney Organising
Committee, assisted with the image making
for the great event. The result was a youthful
yet often nostalgic view of the character
of Australia, including its beaches, suburbs,
people, humour, Indigenous heritage and multicultural
society. It also reflected Australia's ingenuity
and innovation in design.
This website includes:
- a database of objects
- interviews with the designers
- education modules
The site contains interview transcripts & audio
files, zoomable images & high resolution
panoramas.
The collection categories
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