There’s never a dull moment if MONA has any say in it. Here’s something to keep you busy this weekend and beyond …
Until April 21, 2014
HUBERT DUPRAT
MONA, Level B1
French artist Hubert Duprat creates in a world that MONA loves exploring – evolutionary and organic processes. He uses tree trunks, natural amber, minerals, rocks, clay, magnets and even insects to nurture nature into forms that are greater than the sum of their parts: a tiny bejewelled caddisfly in a Baroque ‘carapace’ of its own design; a mound of magnets that form their own sculpture. Artist and nature collaborate on many a wonder. Exhibition continues until April 21, 2014. http://www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/exhibitions/
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Until April 21, 2014
ASYLUM by ROGER BALLEN
MONA Library Gallery and The Round House
Walk inside a shadowy mind with American artist Roger Ballen, who explores worlds where nothing is black and white. For almost 50 years, his globally influential documentary photographs of South Africa’s outsiders have left people bothered and bewildered and wanting more. Asylum at MONA reveals his latest works from the Asylum of the Birds and Apparitions collections, in a world-first, immersive sculptural environment, ahead of the publication of his new book. Exhibition continues until April 21, 2014. http://www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/exhibitions/
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Until April 21, 2014
THE RED QUEEN
Museum of Old and New Art
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 and a room with 40 TVs. Entry is $20 (free for Tasmanian residents and under-18’s). Wednesdays to Mondays, 10am – 6pm www.mona.net.au
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MUSIC
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RAGTIME FRANK
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14, 1-2.30PM
Ragtime Frank doesn’t play ragtime, and he’s not called Frank, but he is fabbo nonetheless. He dabbles in bent folk, bluegrass and banjo. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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CHRIS JACOBSON
SATURDAY DECEMBER 14, 2.30-4PM
Chris Jacobson is a fingerpicking virtuoso guitarist who specialises in blues and folk. For MoFolk, he’ll be busting out acoustic guitar, occasional keyboard and Celtic-inspired instrumental versions of popular beats. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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OHZONE
SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 1-4PM
Introducing OhZone: part Coral Hannaby (vocals) and part Alan Welsh (guitar). They’ll be playing elegant arrangements of jazz standards and popular tunes while maintaining the essence of the originals. www.mona.net.au/what’s-on/music
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MOFO 2014
JAN 15-19, 2014
MONA FOMA is back, but not as you know it; running from Wednesday 15 January to Sunday 19 January 2014, MOFO is skipping across the Port of Hobart and anchoring down at Macquarie Wharf (MAC1 and MAC2 to you) for the first time.
Featuring two stages, three orchestras, more than 200 artists and four hours’ sleep a night (okay, so that hasn’t changed), this MOFO program is all over the place. On purpose.
There’s a dancing robot, a free-styling philosopher, prog-punk space opera, morning meditation, black metal with violins, gender liberationists, ambient electronica, string quartet protest music, a Krautrock pioneer, bluegrass Bach, improvised pipe organ, and the usual Bacchanalian nightclub mayhem of Faux Mo. Oh, and lasers. You know there will be lasers.
Tickets available now – buy the Festival Ticket www.mofo.net.au
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CINEMONA
MONA Cinema. Near the Void Bar; follow the smell of popcorn.
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NATIONAL THEATRE: 50 YEARS ON STAGE
NT LIVE
Celebrating 50 years of the National Theatre of Great Britain, Britain’s finest actors gather for one evening of great moments from the archive and unique live performances captured for cinemas. Starring: Maggie Smith, Derek Jacobi, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Helen Mirren, Ralph Fiennes, Rory Kinnear.
Thu Dec 12 at 3.30pm
Sat Dec 14 at 11am
Mon Dec 16 at 11am
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971 or online www.mona.net.au/cinemona
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MOOD INDIGO (MA15+)
ORIGINAL DIRECTOR’S CUT – CINEMONA EXCLUSIVE
Unseen in Australia beyond festivals, Cinemona presents the original full-length director’s cut of Michel Gondry’s acclaimed film of Boris Vian’s surrealist novel, Froth on the Daydream.
CINEMONA Session times:
Fri Dec 13 at 2:30pm
Sun Dec 15 at 3pm
Wed Dec 18 at 2:30pm
Thu Dec 19 at 11am
Fri Dec 20 at 11am
Sat Dec 21 at 3.30pm
Mon Dec 23 at 2:30pm
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971 or online www.mona.net.au/cinemona
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TIM WINTON’S THE TURNING
A UNIQUE CINEMA EVENT
Tim Winton’s hauntingly beautiful novel about turning points in the lives of a small coastal community is re-imagined by 17 film directors, creating a unique critically acclaimed screen event.
Australia 2013. Duration: 3 hours, including intermission
Directed by: Warwick Thornton, Robert Connolly, Tony Ayres, Stephen Page, Shaun Gladwell, David Wenham, Jonathan auf der Heide and 10 others
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Miranda Otto, Richard Roxburgh, Hugo Weaving, Susie Porter, Robyn Nevin, Dan Wyllie, Wayne Blair
CINEMONA Session Times:
Fri Dec 13 at 11am
Wed Dec 18 at 11am
Fri Dec 20 at 1.30pm
Tickets: $25 Adult / $23 Concession / $15 Child
Ticket price includes a special 25 page colour programme and guide to the stories, characters, cast and creative team. Provided upon entry to the cinema.
Book at MONA Museum Reception (03) 6277 9971. Online sales available soon.
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MONA – Museum of Old and New Art – 655 Main Rd, Berriedale, Tasmania. Opening hours: Wednesday to Monday, 10am – 6pm (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
