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#melbourne REVIEW - Last month, during our Melbourne trip, we visited The Future & Other Fictions exhibition at @acmionline. Featuring 180 works by global creatives, it explores futuristic visions through art, posters, costumes, and interactive displays.
The kids and I were very interested to see old posters of movies and video games. Some of which took me down memory lane! The most interesting aspect of this exhibition for us was seeing and understanding the costumes from Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever which is by far one of my favourite Marvel movies having lived in Africa, I quite enjoyed how the future met traditional aspects. Other movies showing were Cyberpunk 2077, Blade Runner 2049 and The Creator. Miss loved Björk’s kaleidoscope dress and mask from The Gate.
We also enjoyed creating our own futuristic poster and chilling on the big bean bags while watching shorts on the large screen. Renata’s daughter Anastasia and friend also checked out this great exhibition and really enjoyed all the movie references. The Future & Other Fictions runs at ACMI Melbourne until Sunday, 27th April. Visit our What’s On Melbourne page for more details. #hosted #invited #thefutureandotherfictions #acmi #acmionline #fedsquare #federationsquare
All images credit by @busycitykids
Imagine the futures that you want to see.
From cyberpunk megacities and first knowledges to rewilded landscapes and sci fi renegades, The Future & Other Fictions showcases the people, artworks and ideas that shape tomorrow.
Through more than 180 works, this immersive exhibition invites you to step into the imaginations of 19 creative visionaries from around the globe. Experience how futures are imagined and made onscreen, with artworks, sets, props, scripts, clips, costumes and original design materials on display.
Explore a wealth of Afrofuturist creations, including costumes from Marvel Studios' Black Panther: Wakanda Forever by legendary designer Ruth E. Carter. See how the cityscapes of Cyberpunk 2077, Blade Runner 2049 and The Creator were dreamed up through stunning concept art and intricate models. Enter the kaleidoscopic world of Icelandic pop goddess Björk, with masks, dresses and artworks designed for her music video ‘The Gate’. Witness the reclamation of First Nations, South Asian and Pacific futures through fashion activism and remixed rituals and mythologies.
The Future & Other Fictions also features two new moving image works by Hannah Brontë, and Natasha Wanganeen and Liam Young.
The futures we imagine are the futures we will live in.
This World Premiere exhibition is co-curated by ACMI's Amanda Haskard (Gunai/Kurnai) and Chelsey O'Brien and film director and futurist Liam Young.
Kids and Adults can create their own poster within the space and print it for only $10
“It’s an amazing insight into futuristic design and technology through art, media, film and music” – our visitors are fascinated by our new exhibition, The Future & Other Fictions. Making a poster representing your idea of the future is the must-do activity this summer.
Printed on quality 270gsm paper, with embossing mark, get your custom poster printed at the ACMI Shop after your visit. Posters are available on a choice of 4 base colours: Mist, Park Green, Lavender, Citrine. Prints $10
Event Details:
Dates: Thu 28 Nov 2024 – Sun 27 Apr 2025
Times: 10am to 5pm Daily
Duration suggested: 60 mins
Ages: All ages are welcome. Look for family-friendly conversation prompts to help spark discussions around some of the more complex themes in this exhibition.
Location: Gallery 4, Lower Ground -ACMI, Fed Square