![]() ![]() To celebrate the scale and beauty of 1001 Remarkable Objects, the Powerhouse has released a slick limited-edition publication, just in time for Christmas. The treasures include a real samurai’s suit of armour, the dress Nicole Kidman wore as she sang ‘Sparkling Diamonds’ in Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge, and an electric car from the 1910s (spoiler alert: it’s a far cry from today’s Tesla). The collection showcases the diverse decorative arts and design archives of the Powerhouse Museum, plus some special never-before-seen artefacts. Best of all – it's free to enter. Overseen by a giant glammed up Kewpie doll (which was paraded at the Closing Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics in her Strictly Ballroom-inspired gown), this breathtaking exhibition isn't just about showcasing a few “masterpieces” – instead, it focuses on items that are remarkable perhaps for their back story or their rarity. In amongst 1001 Remarkable Objects, there’s something to intrigue Australian film buffs, porcelain collectors, Georgian era enthusiasts, luxury fashionistas, car fanatics – and, well, we could be here all day. With the intent of showcasing the diversity of the Powerhouse’s archives, eccentric critic and Australian personality Leo Schofield might have just curated the most niche, yet all-encompassing exhibition Sydney has ever seen. These are the best exhibitions to see in Sydney this month ![]() It will be free to view until Februand you can find out more here. The brand-new work will open to the public at 3pm on Saturday, December 16, with opening comments by curator, author and former Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney Jess Scully. The large-scale work examines society’s relationship to energy, and honours coal’s long photosynthetic toil and its living relatives of mosses and ferns. Newcastle-based creative collaborators Heidi Axelsen and Hugo Moline hope to honour the history of coal and evoke a visual reminder that it was not always a thing to be feared. The work appears just weeks after more than 100 people were arrested after climate protesters continued a blockade that entailed paddling out to Newcastle's shipping lane for over 30 hours. The Dance of the Remediators comes at a time of climate calamity, a poignant comment on past to present and future. The installation will take over the gardens at The Lock-Up, an 1800s police station reimagined as a contemporary art space in Newcastle, this summer. The Dance of the Remediators serves as a powerful visual reminder of our climate crisis, while also challenging society to reflect on whether the future can be salvaged. Hanging bed sheets out to dry isn’t everyone’s favourite chore, but you’ll never think about it the same way after seeing this brand-new installation by creative duo MAPA Art and Architecture. It’s a little like a Van Gogh Alive or Frida Kahlo multi-sensory exhibition, except that rather than images being projected onto flat wall and floor surfaces, the set is b It’s part-musical, except that the action envelops you on three sides of the room, as well as the floor and ceiling. ![]() It’s part-3D movie, where actors take you on an adventure through the circus, to the seaside, underwater and into magical dream-like states. Time Out got a sneak peek at Dream Circus before opening day, and we have to say, it’s hard to sum up in a few sentences what you’re in for. On December 22, Luna Park swings open the doors to a high-tech ‘Magic Box’ inside Luna Park’s existing 3,000 square metre Big Top building – a venue for the park’s first immersive adventure, ‘Dream Circus’. An immersive experience created right here by a bunch of talented Sydney creatives and technicians. Although new rides have cropped up over the years, the heritage-listed park has retained a lot of its original features – which is why there’s been much hype since Luna Park announced that it would be opening a brand-new, first-of-its kind, high-tech attraction to appeal to new audiences and reignite Sydney’s love for the park. Considering that when Luna Park opened in 1935, the only other major attraction in Sydney was the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Art Deco amusement park has long been a significant site for the city – an important destination for escapism, especially considering it opened during the Depression.
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