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A–Z Exhibitions Queensland

Brookes Street, Macalister Street, Brunswick Street, Doggett Street, Hasking Street, Russell Street, Bundall Road, Fernberg Road, Fortescue Street, Abbott Street, Jacaranda Avenue, Maud Street, Arthur Street, Pelican Street, Village Boulevard, George Street, Oxley Avenue, Bloomfield Street, Victoria Parade, Stanley Place, Ruthven Street, Flinders Street, Wembley Road

Art Lovers Gold Coast Gallery

www.artloversaustralia.com.au

Unit 14, Brickworks Annex, 19 Warehouse Road, Southport, QLD 4215 [Map 13]

1800 278 568

Tues to Sat 10am–4pm.

See our website for latest information.

Until 5 February

Summer

A refreshing look at contemporary experiences of the Summer Landscape.

12 February—3 March

Absurd

Exploring themes of humour and surrealism, Absurd exhibits a wildly imaginative multi-media collection from artists across Australia. From funny and chaotic, to cerebrally challenging and mysterious, this collection taps into the darker and more hidden part of the subconscious, to present you with a series of works that are at times illogical and irrational, and ultimately, absurd. Opening Saturday, 12 February.

Artspace Mackay

www.artspacemackay.com.au

Civic Precinct, corner Gordon and Macalister Streets, Mackay, QLD 4740 [Map 14]

07 4961 9722

Tue to Fri 10am–5pm, Sat and Sun 10am–3pm. Free entry.

22 October 2021—9 January

Cont.ained

Jenna Lee

5 November 2021—16 January

Moon in a Dew Drop

Lindy Lee

5 November 2021—16 January

BIRDLAND

Jonathan McBurnie

14 January—20 March

Queer, Blak & Here

Dylan Mooney

28 January—27 March

Hom Swit Hom

Jasmine Togo-Brisby

Brisbane Powerhouse

www.brisbanepowerhouse.org

Yagara Country, 119 Lamington Street, New Farm, QLD 4005 [Map 15]

Tue to Sat 10am–late, Sun 10am–6pm. Closed Mon.

Brisbane Powerhouse is Queensland’s home for contemporary culture, a magnificent power station of the 1920s reborn as an arts centre on the Brisbane River. A distinct landmark, both as a striking pre-war industrial building and a hub for creativity, art and cultural innovation, Brisbane Powerhouse offers an array of performing arts, visual arts, festivals, and free community events.

Surviving two decades of neglect and a partially completed demolition project, the building was reacquired by Brisbane City Council in 1989, envisioned as a space for arts and culture. The redeveloped Brisbane Powerhouse was designed by Brisbane City Council architect Peter Roy and was opened on 10 May, 2000 by Lord Mayor Jim Soorley.

Brisbane Powerhouse nowadays is surrounded by family homes and apartment buildings, and

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