Drawn from the City of Maribyrnong’s Art and Heritage Collection, Encounters explores unexpected connections between artworks, objects and civic treasures. Inspired by the fifteenth-century Wunderkammer — or “room of wonder” — the exhibition brings photography, painting, textiles, ceramics, glass and memorabilia into thought-provoking dialogue.
Historical works sit alongside recent acquisitions and different mediums converse with one another, inviting visitors to uncover surprising relationships and see the City’s Collection in a new light.
The exhibition is available for viewing during Civic Precinct opening hours, with monthly curator tours at 11am on Wednesdays.
Key details
Location: Civic Precinct and Community Hub, 61 Napier Street, Footscray
Viewing times: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm, from 24 June 2026 – 29 January 2027.
Curator’s guided tour: 11am on the first Wednesday of each month (commencing July 2026). Bookings essential via the link below.
Viewing times, bookings and catalogue available at Encounters exhibition – Maribyrnong Council Arts and Culture
Group bookings: Groups larger than 5 people are encouraged to book a tour via [email protected] or by calling 03 9688 0200.
Image credit: Simon Clark, Gaskin Gardens 2020, paper and card collage graphite ink 70 x 95cm
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