Bribie Island Seaside Museum: A portrait of Australia exhibition
Published 20 February 2020
Australian Geographic editor-in-chief Chrissie Goldrick has seen it all in her 21 years with the company.
From her humble beginnings in the photo department, she has built up an extensive collection of quintessential Australiana shots, which have been turned into an exciting new exhibition coming to Bribie Island.
Travelling exhibition, A Portrait of Australia, will open at Bribie Island Seaside Museum between February 28 and May 24.
Acting Mayor councillor Mike Charlton said visitors will transported to every corner of the country and discover the powerful stories behind each photograph.
“This stunning exhibition truly is an amazing coup for the Bribie Island Seaside Museum and all of Moreton Bay,” Cr Charlton said.
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a first-time art enthusiast, everyone will get a kick out of this exhibition.
“Australian Geographic has been one of the leading authorities on documentary photography for decades and I assure you visitors will be inspired by the beautiful shots they’ve collected over the journey.”
Ms Goldrick will be the guest speaker for the exhibition’s opening night, sharing the stories behind the featured images.
She will also take visitors on an intimate curator floor talk tour at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 29.
“At Australian Geographic we’re proud to see the book A Portrait of Australia brought to life in this wonderful exhibition that we have co-curated with the National Museum of Australia,” Ms Goldrick said.
“All these organisations seek to tell authentic Australian stories that people can relate to.
“These photos represent the kind of visual storytelling that Australian Geographic specialises in, and the photos that have been selected for the exhibition are the cream of more than 30 years of publishing.”
The curator floor talk is a free event. Please RSVP and find more information at the council website or phone the museum on 3408 0007.