Here’s what’s coming up at the Museum of Old and New Art.
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ART AT MONA
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Opens September 27, 2013
A RAT’S NEST
The annual Mona Scholarship exhibition opens in the Mona Library Gallery, with 2012 recipient Pip Stafford’s exhibition ‘A Rat’s Nest’, opening to the public on Friday 27 September and continuing until November 25, 2013. The 2013 Mona Scholarship recipient will also be announced on the opening night. www.mona.net.au/scholarship
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Until April 21, 2014
THE RED QUEEN
MONA’s major exhibition for the year, ‘The Red Queen’ is an assemblage of major commissions, exciting art loans and yet-unseen works from David Walsh’s collection. The idea behind the exhibition is ‘‘art that explores why art is made’’. Is art necessary to human survival and evolution? Whatever you decide, it’s a lot of fun. Take the kids – there’s a jingly trampoline, obstacle table tennis, and a room with 40 TVs. Entry is $20 (free for Tasmanian residents and under-18’s). Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am – 5pm www.mona.net.au
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CINEMONA – MONA Cinema. Near the Void Bar; follow the smell of popcorn.
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Ends Friday
POMPEII
Cinemona presents an exclusive private view in high definition of the British Museum’s major exhibition ‘Life and death in Pompeii and Herculaneum’, focusing on the homes and lives of the inhabitants of the thriving industrial hub of Pompeii and the small seaside town of Herculaneum nearly 2,000 years ago when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. Introduced by British Museum Director Neil MacGregor, this fascinating show will take audiences around the exhibition with insights from renowned experts who will bring these extraordinary objects to life. With accompanying music, poetry and eyewitness accounts, you’ll see specially made films of Pompeii and Herculaneum today, and go behind the scenes of the exhibition to explore the stories of these famous Roman cities.
Cinemona session times
Wed 18 Sept, 12.15pm
Thurs 19 Sept, 12.15pm
Friday 20 Sept, 12.15pm
Bookings $15, $13, $10, from www.mona.net.au/cinemona and MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971
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Ends Friday
THE EARTH WINS
Sometimes we damage the Earth, and sometimes the Earth strikes back. The first Australian-produced film shot with IMAX-quality Cineflex cameras to be released theatrically in a decade is screening at Cinemona: ‘The Earth Wins’ was shot entirely from the air across four continents and blurs the line between an environmental and symphonic documentary that offers us a new perspective on our relationship with the planet. School group bookings available, study packs too. Tickets from www.mona.net.au/cinemona and 6277 9900.
Cinemona session times
Wed 18 Sept, 2pm + 3pm + 4pm
Thurs 19 Sept, 10.15am + 11am
Friday 20 Sept, 10.15am + 11am + 2pm + 3pm
Bookings $10 / $9, from www.mona.net.au/cinemona and MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971
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Opens Saturday
TURANDOT
The Met Opera’s Winter Encores Season kicks off at Cinemona with ‘Turandot’, Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking 2009 production of Puccini’s last opera. It’s a favourite, a classic, and all of that. Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calàf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous ‘Nessun dorma’. Super swoon.
Cinemona session times
Sat 21 Sept, 1pm
Sun 22 Sept, 11am
Monday 23 Sept, 2pm
Thurs 26 Sept, 11am
Bookings $27 / $22 / $15, from www.mona.net.au/cinemona and MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971
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MUSIC
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Saturday 21 Aug 1pm-3pm
MoFolk (Folk at MONA): ALAN GOGOLL
Local boy Alan Gogoll has been playing the acoustic guitar for yonks and seemingly, has become quite good at it. In-between appearances at Falls, Taste and Cygnet Folk festivals, he’s released two albums – one of which he’ll be playing on Saturday in The Void at MONA. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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Sunday 22 Sept 1pm-4pm
JAM (Jazz at MONA): ROAM
Acoustic jazz, brought to you by ROAM: Amelia Johnson, Mark Schmalfuss, Oliver Plapp and Ritnarong Coomber. Think Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day and Joe Pass – in The Void at MONA. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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Sunday 29 Sept, 7.30pm
THE DISCOVERY ORCHESTRA
Under the artistic direction of Conductor Peter Tanfield, The Discovery Orchestra challenges traditional ideas of what music is, should be, and can be, through a whole swag of orchestral musicians. (Most of whom are not already signed with a symphony). This is their debut performance, so come along, and make a little history, baby. In the Nolan Gallery, supported by MONA. Tickets $25 / $20 from www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/events and Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971.
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Saturday 19 Oct, 7.30pm
ASTA – SYNERGY TOUR
Synthesiser please… Since emerging on the Australian music scene in 2012, young Tasmanian songstress Asta has been on fire – as has her heart. She’s run the gamut of supports and festivals and now she’s wrapping up her first nationwide tour, ‘Synergy’, with Berriedale hosting the final blast. Come on down to funky town, thirteen-metres underground in The Void at MONA. Tickets: $25 / $20 from www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/events and on the door.
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MONA
Museum of Old and New Art
655 Main Rd, Berriedale, Tasmania
Opening hours: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Entry $20 (free for Tasmanian residents & under 18)
Ph 61 3 6277 9900
www.mona.net.au
Rebecca Fitzgibbon Events Media Manager Museum of Old and New Art
