culture
The story behind the scene and the people who created it
Months of preparation by Brisbane curators and installers shape the new exhibitions opening across the city this July.
How we reported this
A new Indigenous art installation opens at the Queensland Art Gallery on Stanley Place on July 15 after eighteen months of planning by a team of six local staff members.
The timing aligns with increased state funding for cultural recovery following visitor drops in 2024 and 2025, when attendance at major Brisbane venues fell below pre-pandemic levels by 18 percent according to Queensland government tourism figures.
Preparators at QAGOMA worked alongside colleagues at the Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm to coordinate shared lighting equipment and transport schedules for fragile works arriving from regional collections. The two venues share a joint conservation workshop on Montague Road that handles climate control checks every 48 hours for loaned pieces.
Behind the installation process
Technicians spent three weeks testing wall mounts and floor anchors for the 12-metre sculptural elements now on display, using data from laser scans taken in April. Entry prices for the exhibition start at $22 for adults, with concessions at $15, and advance bookings opened through the gallery website on June 20.
Visitor access details
Doors open daily from 10am at both sites, with last entry at 4:30pm. Free guided tours run at 11am on Saturdays, limited to 25 people per session, and online reservations are required through the respective venue portals to manage capacity.