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Sidney Nolan (1917—1992)
Burke and Wills Expedition
1948 (detail)
synthetic polymer paint on composition board
91.3 x 122.2 cm

Collection Nolan Gallery, Cultural Facilities Corporation Canberra

 

Through works of art, scientific specimens, letters and journals, the exhibition Burke & Wills: From Melbourne to Myth stretches across time to reveal one of Australia’s most enduring stories. An exhibition curated by Dr Tim Bonyhady.


ALSO, DON'T MISS
The Diary of William John Wills

and

Burke and Wills: Terra Incognita

Free admission
Exhibition Gallery and Bookshop open 9 am – 5pm daily, Closed Good Friday

Burke & Wills: From Melbourne to Myth will be showing at the National Library of Australia from Wednesday 27 March until Sunday 2 June 2002

Art Gallery of South Australia 22 June – 18 August 2002
State Library of Victoria 13 September – 24 November 2002

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LUNCHTIME TALKS
Burke and Wills
with artists Jon Rhodes and Peter Harris
Wednesday 27 March, 12.30 pm
Exhibition Gallery, free

The Wealth of Burke & Wills
with Exhibition Curator Tim Bonyhady
Wednesday 3 April, 12.30 pm
Exhibition Gallery, Free

Living for Science, Dying for Art
with Art Historian Mary Eagle
Wednesday 17 April, 12.30pm
Exhibition Gallery, free

Burke and Wills
Lunchtime Talk
Wednesday 8 May, 12.30pm
Exhibition Gallery, free

Myth and Fame: Sidney Nolan, Burke and Wills
with National Library Curator, Tim Fisher.
Wednesday 29 May, 12.30pm
Exhibition Gallery, free

FILMS
Burke and Wills: The Explorers (1975)
Lunchtime Film, 50 min
Tuesday 16 April, 12.30pm
Theatre, free
BBC production recreates the extraordinary events of the Burke and Wills expedition.

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WORKSHOPS
Navigation: Use compasses and other equipment to explore the mysteries of navigation. Linked to the exhibition Burke & Wills: From Melbourne to Myth
Wednesday 17 & 24 April, 10 am – 12 pm
Thursday 18 & Monday 22 April, 10 am – 12 pm
7 to 11 year olds. Cost $4 per child

Map Making: Discover the wonders of Map Making
Tuesday 16 & 23 April, 10 am – 12 pm
4 to 6 year olds. Cost $4 per child

Storytelling: Stories linked to the Burke and Wills: From Melbourne to Myth exhibition.
Friday 19 & 26 April, 10am
Preschool to 6 year olds
FREE

Bookings ESSENTIAL
Ph: (02) 6262 1271
Email: bookings@nla.gov.au

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Burke & Wills: From Melbourne to Myth
By Tim Bonyhady
Few colonial events have inspired as many artistic responses as the expedidtion led by Burke & Wills in 1860 to cross the Australian continent from south to north. This publication, produced in connection with the travelling exhibition of the same name, explores the myths that surround the ill-fated explorers and reveals the creativity Burke and Wills have inspired.
RRP Australia: $A19.95
RRP Overseas: $A18.14
ORDER THIS PUBLICATION

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Supported in the ACT by:

A National Library of Australia travelling exhibition in association with the State Library of Victoria