Public Programs

Talks

Opening weekend talk
1.00pm Saturday 8 May | Cinema B GoMA

To celebrate the opening of 'Ron Mueck', exhibition curator David Hurlston (Curator, Australian Art, National Gallery of Victoria) gives an overview of the exhibition.

Gallery Talks
Find out more about Ron Mueck’s work through monthly talks with Gallery staff, including insights into the artist’s techniques, as well as talks with medical and philosophy professionals. Please purchase your ticket and meet inside the exhibition entrance.

11.30am Thursday 3 June with Nicholas Chambers, Curator, Contemporary International Art

11.30am Friday 4 June In this talk, Dr David Ellison (Lecturer, School of Humanities, Griffith University) explores a number of themes dating back to the Victorian era, including perceptions about the fluid boundaries between art and science, and the fascination with manipulating scale to create new experiences of common environments

11.30am Thursday 8 July with Francis Parker, Curator, Contemporary Australian Art

Tours

Guided tours
Daily Saturday 8 May – Sunday 1 August | GoMA
Volunteer-guided tours of ‘Ron Mueck’ will take place at 11.00am, 12noon and 2.00pm. Purchase your ticket and meet your guide inside the exhibition entry.

Tour for hearing-impaired visitors
10.00am Friday 28 May | GoMA
Assistive listening devices (FM System) are available for visitors with a hearing impairment. As the number of devices is limited, bookings are essential. To book, call the Education Bookings Office on (07) 3840 7255 between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, or email

Auslan-interpreted tour for deaf visitors
3.00pm Sunday 30 May | GoMA
Purchase your ticket and meet your guide inside the exhibition entry. No bookings required.